Sophie Buller took a risk when her and her partner packed up their belongings at the end of 2021 and moved to the Gold Coast. But, as she prepares for this Saturday’s BMD Premiership grand final with the Burleigh Bears, she looks back with no regrets. The hard-working lock – who has picked up her … [Read more…]
Stallholders at Beckley Park Market have protested against its new operator, claiming they have been unfairly dismissed from trading. However Urban Markets, which has been operating the market since taking over from the Greyhound Club in November, says there have been numerous workplace safety breaches. Jeremy Williams had been working at the Corio markets for … [Read more…]
Last Wednesday, the first wind turbine blade was successfully transported from Gladstone Port to Clarke Creek Wind Farm, travelling almost 300km. Picture: TMR By Karen Simmons On Wednesday, April 26 the first wind turbine blade was successfully transported from Gladstone Port to Clarke Creek Wind Farm, travelling almost 300km through urban centres and the regional … [Read more…]
The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg teams will take on the Eels on Saturday afternoon and wins from both sides can cement their spots in the top eight. NSW Cup Returning to GIO Stadium Canberra, the NSW Cup team will look to continue their three-game unbeaten streak as they face the seventh placed Eels. Taking … [Read more…]
SUNS Academy trio Jed Walter, Jake Rogers and Ethan Read will get another test against state league opposition on Saturday evening in Melbourne. The three boys are members of this year’s AFL Academy squad which will take on Carlton’s VFL side as the Australia Under 18 team at Marvel Stadium this Saturday. The match will … [Read more…]
Australians on the hunt for a tough new ute now have another high-class option to choose from. It was co-developed with one of the best in the business. It is the product of a collaboration between the German maker and Ford and is based on the same underpinnings as the critically acclaimed – and top-selling … [Read more…]
A nurse credited with keeping her aged care home in Victoria free from major COVID outbreaks through her exceptional dedication to infection control procedures has been named the most outstanding aged care worker in Australia. Bree Donnelly, from Wattle Glen (Victoria), was awarded the inaugural Humanetix HEART Award, recognising her willingness to go above and … [Read more…]
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David MacKay holds a Hamilton Spectator article featuring the business, from 1962, its first year of operation. After playing a key role in countless weddings, festivals and other celebrations, Hamilton’s Complete Rent-Alls marked a milestone of its own on May 6. The family-owned, east Mountain-based business held an open house event to celebrate 60 years, … [Read more…]
A Queensland woman who drowned at a popular Gold Coast beach has been remembered as a “wonderful soul” who loved her children “more than anything”. Sonya Sullivan, 51, slipped on rocks at Froggy’s Beach, just near Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta on Sunday, April 30. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Good Samaritans save daughter as mum drowns … [Read more…]
Richmond has locked in its starting line-up for Friday night’s big clash with Geelong at the MCG. Decorated midfielder Trent Cotchin returns to the Tigers’ line-up for the primetime match against the reigning premier, after being managed in last Saturday’s win over West Coast. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FULL RICHMOND ROUND 9 TEAM >> He … [Read more…]