Wagga Wagga City Council has turned down development proposals for two separate early childhood centres in the past 15 months despite surging demand for care from locals, coverage in the ABC has noted. Parent Holli Walsh is one of the many local parents who is seeking a return to work following parental leave, a … [Read more…]
Farmers across the Riverina and Northern Victoria have the chance to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a series of Rabobank workshops designed to help provide the financial skills essential to managing an agricultural operation. The practical Financial Skills Workshops – providing primary producers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will … [Read more…]
Cam Waters is determined to return to the podium in Tasmania as he bids to resurrect his stuttering 2023 campaign. Waters was a shock points leader in Newcastle after he inherited the Race 1 win due to the double Triple Eight disqualification, and is still Ford’s only winner so far this season. Eight races have … [Read more…]
Piper Duck will become the Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain after being appointed to take over from retiring skipper Shannon Parry at age 22. Parry will retain the captaincy for her final Test against Fiji on Saturday at Allianz Stadium – which Duck will miss through injury – before the NSW Waratahs flanker takes charge against New … [Read more…]
Darren Walton | May 17, 2023 Young gun Piper Duck (l) has been appointed to succeed Shannon Parry as Wallaroos captain. Piper Duck will become the Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain after being appointed to take over from retiring skipper Shannon Parry at age 22. Parry will retain the captaincy for her final Test against Fiji on … [Read more…]
According to results from a new study, horses that don’t eat shortly before long-haul travel are more likely to have reduced plasma antioxidant levels and to develop gastric ulcers. “Transport and fasting definitely have an effect on stomach ulceration—more than just fasting alone,” said Barbara Padalino, PhD, associate professor at the University of Bologna, in … [Read more…]
Foams containing toxic PFAS chemicals have been used to fight fires in aviation for decades. (U.S. Army photo by Georgios Moumoulidis/Released) The Commonwealth will pay more than $130 million in a settlement over the use of “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam on RAAF bases. Around 30,000 landowners near seven RAAF sites at Richmond, Wagga Wagga, … [Read more…]
Work is under way on the luxury PS Australian Star paddlesteamer. Built in Mildura, the five-star rated vessel will operate from the Port of Echuca and will provide a five-star river cruise along the Murray for up to 38 guests. The three-deck PS Australian Star will replace the smaller 16-guest PS Emmylou paddlesteamer, which currently … [Read more…]
Dark/Light Mode (16/05/23) IHG has strengthened its partnership with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment, one of the leading developers in Egypt, to build two more hotels in the capital city, Cairo. The voco West Cairo 205 Suites is scheduled to open by June 2026, while the InterContinental West Cairo 205 is expected to welcome … [Read more…]
Dark/Light Mode (16/05/23) BP has completed its US$1.3 billion acquisition of TravelCenters of America, one of the country’s leading full-service travel center operators. The deal marks a milestone in the growth of bp’s strategic convenience and mobility business in the U.S. and adds thousands of additional employees to the company. “We are thrilled to welcome … [Read more…]