Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is proactively working behind-the-scenes on a range of projects designed to further improve the region’s liveability and focus on securing the future of the Local Government Area. In the next 12 months, DRC will complete an optimisation study of the John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant. An external consultant has been engaged … [Read more…]
Australia, the driest inhabited continent on earth, unsurprisingly, has a water problem. With the majority of the population being serviced by a handful of utilities, the responsibility of providing fresh and wastewater services in rural and regional areas often falls to local government areas (LGAs). This has created a situation where water management is generally … [Read more…]
For communities such as Walgett getting an ultrasound scan of this type would require an almost six hour round trip to Dubbo. Melissa Nathan from Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services was among the first clinicians to receive training at Nepean Hospital and describes the new service offering as invaluable. “We see a lot of chronic and … [Read more…]
What is Justice Reinvestment? Justice Reinvestment is an approach that supports and funds communities to find local solutions to local problems. It aims to reduce the disproportionately high rates of First Nations adults and young people in contact with the criminal justice system and to address the underlying causes of incarceration and recidivism. Justice Reinvestment … [Read more…]
CRAIG Chappelow has qualified two, Embrace and I’m Loving It, for Saturday night’s Group 3 The Brother Fox (516m) at Dubbo and is hoping no one notices on the night if he swaps the boxes. While Craig is obviously joking, Embrace has drawn the rails and I’m Loving It has the six and they would … [Read more…]
Killarney stages a fiercely competitive Grade 3 Boylesports An Riocht Chase in which Saint Sam faces a tough task in his bid to land his first Graded victory over fences as he must give weight away to some talented performers, such as last season’s Kerry National winner Busselton and Telmesomethinggirl. After being predominantly campaigned over … [Read more…]
Published on 15 May 2023 Young talent was displayed across Shoalhaven during this year’s Youth Week, between April 20 to April 30, 2023. The Community Capacity Building team delivered Youth Week through multiple events, including the Point Project, a photography workshop at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery and the Night is Young Festival. Council launched Youth … [Read more…]
Exclusive: One of Queensland’s most famous philanthropists has revealed an “incredible” $10m donation to a vital medical service. Here’s what it’s going towards: Royal Flying Doctor Service Chief Medical Officer Dr Randall Greenberg says it’s “really nice” to be able to help people in regional Australia. The RFDS conducts aeromedical retrievals to evacuate injured people … [Read more…]
The 18:55 at Killarney on Monday is available as a free Race Pass, which means logged-in customers can view all our premium comments and ratings. The highlight on the second day of Killarney’s three-day meeting is the An Riocht Chase (18:55), a Grade 3 contest over two and a half miles which has attracted … [Read more…]
14:50 (Catterick) Zoom Star Bryan Smart’s Zoom Star is a likely candidate for the Paul And Jacky Rylance 30th Anniversary Handicap at Catterick. The five-year-old bay mare has shown a liking for ground with a bit of cut in it and has started the season well with placed efforts at Thirsk and Nottingham She now … [Read more…]