Her book, Hopeless Kingdom, is the story of a mother and daughter’s relationship as their family migrates from Africa to Australia. The judges described it as a novel of national significance that “transforms the Australian literary landscape”. “I’m beside myself and very excited to see what happens in the future,” Akec told AAP. No one … [Read more…]
A TOUGH game in Mildura resulted in Wallan Panthers division two men going down 87 to 94. Wallan’s American import Arcaim Lallemand returned after being out for a month with a hamstring injury, while Jake Best came up from the youth league team. Coach Tim Annett said Best had an incredible game against Mildura’s import … [Read more…]
Work on key activities within the Teaching Academy’s annual calendar Drive the development of operational processes New position, jump in and make the role your own The Role Fixed Term (until December 2024), Full time Level 6 – $82,846 – $89,610 pa (plus 17% superannuation) Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange or Wagga … [Read more…]
Insight Films, Fig Leaf Studio The Mother of all Lies, a docu-drama film that probes the secrets of Morocco’s 1981 Bread Riots, was Sunday named the best picture at the Sydney Film Festival. The jury, headed by Anurag Kashyap, called the Asmae El Moudir-directed film “audacious, cutting-edge and courageous.” It presented the A$60,000 ($41,100) cash … [Read more…]
A day after parliament endorsed a bill setting out the question and constitutional change, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has begun working with advisers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders to settle on a date for the vote. Mr Albanese told reporters it would be held in the final quarter of the year, but it … [Read more…]
In his first attempt at the gruelling event held during the recent Kings Birthday Weekend, the 22-year-old from Rushworth finished third in Class 1, the over 250 2-stroke category aboard his KTM EXC 300. Liam described the experience as the “most brutal race I have ever competed in”. He said because bikes were the last … [Read more…]
While stepping out onto his driveway on Saturday morning, a man in Hervey Bay, Australia, caught sight of something unusual. Straddled between his two cars was a 6.5-foot-long snake, suspended between the tires. “It was comfortably resting in the position the photos are taken in,” snake catcher Drew Godfrey, from Hervey Bay Snake Catchers, told … [Read more…]
Experience family fun Prepare for an exciting adventure as we present our exclusive 10 days of giveaways, offering you the opportunity to explore nearby treasures and venture to far-off wonders. A visit to Moama Bowling Club guarantees a day of fun, laughter and unforgettable memories. This club is not just for bowling enthusiasts; it’s a … [Read more…]
A woman has slammed her mother’s aged care provider, saying the elderly woman was not allowed to die with dignity due to the level of care. Steph Fitzgerald installed a camera in her mum Fran Nilsson’s room at Ozcare Hervey Bay in Queensland after she reported staff being “rude to her”. “We had a camera … [Read more…]
Robinson attracted headlines on Sunday when he first swore at Usman Khawaja after dismissing him for 141, before doubling down on the antics post-play. Included in Robinson’s claims were that Australia now could not handle sledging, after pointing at the behaviour of past players such as Ponting as an example. The former captain indicated in … [Read more…]