Here is a look at what is making news around the country today. Today’s national news includes the Federal government to pay $132.7m after settling a lawsuit over PFAS contamination, Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings increasing “quite significantly” following Labor’s second budget, and Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining Ltd to backing Newmont Corp’s $26.2 billion takeover … [Read more…]
A woman has been found alive but a man is still missing amid a search and rescue operation in Queensland waters sparked by a distress call made overnight. The pair, located off Sandy Cape at the northern tip of K’gari (Fraser Island), radioed about 8.20pm on May 14 to report their yacht was taking on … [Read more…]
While I’ve never thumbed through Moby Dick, I’m a lot like Captain Ahab. For I also once had a white whale. But mine was Wagga Wagga’s goataroo. Now, if you’ve never heard of a goataroo, let me explain. A goataroo is a goat that lives with a court of kangaroos. It eats with the kangaroos. … [Read more…]
International Nurses Day 2023: Our nurses, our future A Select Committee has been appointed to examine the implementation of the recommendations of the Upper House inquiry into rural and regional health. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said the committee will oversee the implementation of the 44 recommendations of the Upper House Inquiry. “Every person in … [Read more…]
Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited (PSX: MFFL) has a history that dates back to 1933. After Independence, the company’s name was changed from Indian Mildura Fruit Farms to Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited. The company went public in 1993 and was listed on the stock exchange in 1996. The principal activity of the company is manufacturing and … [Read more…]
RecSport is taking over Mildura Sporting Precinct (MSP), offering locals the chance to get active and social in the best way possible. Led by the popular RecNetball series, which is about to enter its sixth series, MSP is fast becoming a hub for social and friendly sport offerings. Played on weekends, RecNetball aims to encourage … [Read more…]
There are a number of things to think about when choosing a final resting place. Picture Shutterstock When choosing a burial or cremation site, knowing about your options is important. Good planning helps to make informed decisions – either ahead of time or when needed. Resting places remain long after funeral services are over which … [Read more…]
There are a number of things to think about when choosing a final resting place. Picture Shutterstock When choosing a burial or cremation site, knowing about your options is important. Good planning helps to make informed decisions – either ahead of time or when needed. Resting places remain long after funeral services are over which … [Read more…]
Myf Warhurst is a familiar face to many Australians after her long running stint as one of the permanent team captains on music quiz show Spick n Specks. She is a familiar voice to even more, having started her career in radio with Triple J more than 20 years ago. More recently, she has been … [Read more…]
A former soldier has told of his physical and mental struggles since being discharged from the Australian Army as the royal commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide prepares for hearings in WA today Royal commissioners have already listened to horrific stories of the veteran experience post-service since November 2021, over almost 60 days of hearings … [Read more…]