The federal government has confirmed it will divvy up its $2 billion social housing booster payment to Australia’s states and territories on a per capita basis. NSW will receive the lion’s share of $610 million, Victoria will get $496m, Queensland $398m and Western Australia $209m. South Australians will see $135m of the money, while Tasmania, … [Read more…]
INSTALLED: Fiona Dinham, Jeff Taylor, Barrie Moyle, Ron Ellis, Georgie Nolan, Pam Schubert, Brian Norcock and Anne Bierwirth. Picture by Neave Moore Neave Moore THE new CT scanner has been installed at the Naracoorte Hospital. The machine was officially opened by members of the Naracoorte and Lucindale CT Trust, Benson Radiology representatives … [Read more…]
The SIG Sauer P365 is one of those semiauto pistols, along with the Springfield Armory Hellcat and Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, that has been generating a lot of enthusiastic talk in the gun press and amongst my shooting buddies alike. So, naturally, just like with those two aforementioned guns, I just had to finally … [Read more…]
The fences have been brought in several times. Buildings have been erected that block out some of the wind that knock down baseballs. A top-heavy roster has some of the most imposing hitters in the game. Still, Petco Park remains a place where offense — especially the Padres’ offense — goes to die. Entering the … [Read more…]
Tracey Maisey has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive of Northern NSW Local Health District. With a long and broad career spanning both the public health and housing sectors, Mrs Maisey brings a wealth of experience to the role. Mrs Maisey has held senior positions in health, most recently in New Zealand as … [Read more…]
The ‘Notorious’ is back at it! Adding to his chapter of antics, this time Conor McGregor has turned many heads – thanks to his obnoxious stunt at a recent NBA game. During Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, the Irishman got into an incident with Burnie, the Miami … [Read more…]
Santa Cruz City Council member Sonja Brunner, left, Santa Cruz County Supervisor Justin Cummings, right, and Chris Davis embrace in joy and solidarity on Saturday at the Juneteenth Celebration at Laurel Park in Santa Cruz. The celebration began with a music-filled parade from City Hall to London Nelson Community Center and then continued with dance, … [Read more…]
King Charles III has led his Trooping the Colour birthday parade from Buckingham Palace. (AP PHOTO) The King has received the official birthday wishes of the nation during his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch. Pomp and pageantry were on display during the military spectacle where the most prestigious regiments in the British Army … [Read more…]
Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) recently announced the return of its annual Summer @ Your Library([email protected]) program with the theme “All Together Now” to promote kindness among youth. The challenge aims to prevent seasonal learning loss among students by encouraging them to read as many books as possible and attend educational library events between June 1 and August 31. Participants may track their progress for the opportunity to win prizes. This year, AACPL has partnered … [Read more…]
Members of the Gympie VIEW Club gathered for a special morning tea at Tin Can Bay. Pat Smith In a style reminiscent of well-known poet, Pam Ayers, Patricia O’Brien-Price entertained the 120 strong group of QB01 and QB02 VIEW members, including a good contingent of Gympie ladies, who travelled to or live in Maryborough, for … [Read more…]