The training night, which focused on the extraction of passengers from a bus, involved the Yarrawonga, Benalla, Wangaratta (Yarrawonga South), Rutherglen and Chiltern SES as well as the Wilby and Bundalong CFA. Yarrawonga SES Unit Controller Jason Forber said training sessions that focussed on specific incidents was always needed so volunteers had the best knowledge … [Read more…]
A white whale has been spotted off the coast of Australia, leading many to wonder if it is the famous albino humpback Migaloo. The pale whale was seen swimming north along the Queensland coast, near the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, by a tourist. “This video footage was received by the White Whale … [Read more…]
Council’s aim was to increase rates by 74.59% (inclusive of the state-capped rate peg) over the next four financial years but the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) did not approve of the two subsequent increases of 14% in 2025-26 and 10% in 2026-27. IPART instead approved the first two years of increases – of … [Read more…]
Cross was laid low by the tropical disease during a pre-season tour to India in March and went through nine unsuccessful rounds of antibiotics that left her fearful of missing out against Australia. However, the latest round of treatment has flushed the infection out of her system and, while Cross has spent time on the … [Read more…]
One pilot and four passengers were on board the submersible that went missing on Sunday, the US Coast Guard said, adding the vessel could stay underwater for up to 96 hours, although it was unclear if it had resurfaced but was unable to communicate. Those aboard the submersible called Titan, the highlight of a tourist … [Read more…]
Ground staff clear water as rain delays play during day five of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. -AP Play has resumed in the first Ashes Test after the start of a potentially thrilling final day was pushed back by more than three hours by rain. Covers were finally removed from the Edgbaston pitch after … [Read more…]
Commercial mango cultivation is increasing in Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban districts as the demand for mangoes is high in the market. Cultivators saw a bumper mango yield this season due to favourable weather conditions and fertile soil in the hill districts. The production target in the three districts this year is over two lakh tonnes … [Read more…]
Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku is delighted to have signed a six-year-deal with Chelsea in the EPL. -AP Chelsea have signed French forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig on a six-year contract. The 25-year-old, who had 23 goals and nine assists in 36 appearances for the Bundesliga side this past season, has been capped 10 times for … [Read more…]
Environmental education officer Christina Reid and vegetation management officer Charles Metcalfe at this week’s One Tree for Me giveaway. Photo: Supplied. The Wagga Wagga community is enjoying a seedling giveaway program by the city council in an attempt to have 65,000 native seedlings planted throughout the area before 2026. The One Tree for Me initiative … [Read more…]
Corowa Sergeant Stephen Marshall said that multiple individuals have been caught exceeding the speed limit in designated school zones over the past month. “We are seeing speeding in and around school zones, particularly St Mary’s Primary School and Corowa Public,” he said. “On May 8 there was four speeding offenses, as well as a non-compliant … [Read more…]