Australian Rebecca Johnson said she was pretty much forced to stay in New Zealand. Originally from Busselton in Western Australia, Johnson met her Kiwi ex-partner when they were both living in Perth, and she decided to follow him home to Taranaki. “I was sort of shocked,” Johnson said when asked about her first impressions of … [Read more…]
The cast of “Steel Magnolias”. Theatre / “Steel Magnolias”. At the ACT HUB, until May 20. Reviewed by SAMARA PURNELL. THIS lively and lovely ensemble in “Steel Magnolias” presents a balanced performance between the six female cast members, whom we meet on the day of Shelby’s wedding. The entire play takes place in Truvy’s hair … [Read more…]
44 William St, Rose Bay, on a large block with a cubby house in the back yard, sold for more than $500k over reserve at auction. Hot auctions are back in town, with financial adviser Harry Goldberg’s Rose Bay home selling $500k over reserve and a Coogee auction described as a “shooting war”. The four-bedroom, … [Read more…]
G21 has vowed it will continue a “business-as-usual” approach to delivering vital projects despite the City of Greater Geelong’s decision to end its involvement in the regional alliance. But the organisation hasn’t given up hope of a late change of heart from Geelong council, which will finalise its 2023/24 budget in coming weeks. The city … [Read more…]
Nick Gibbs | May 12, 2023 Two men were arrested after a violent carjacking west of Brisbane in which the driver was shot. Two men accused of shooting a driver during a carjacking in a rural Queensland town are due to face court charged with attempted murder. Police will allege the pair approached a ute … [Read more…]
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The Parramatta Eels have announced the contract extension of young lock J’maine Hopgood. The 23-year-old joined Brad Arthur’s side this year from the Penrith Panthers, and will now remain in blue and gold until the end of the 2025 NRL season. Hopgood has played all ten matches this campaign, with only two of those appearances coming … [Read more…]
Y&R spoilers photos for Friday are here! Catch a glimpse of your favorite Genoa City players stirring up drama. This is going to be an episode you will not want to miss. Y&R Spoilers Devon (Bryton James) has a lovely time chilling at home with Harmony (Chene’ Lawson). Oh, it’s good to have his mother … [Read more…]
Confirmed temporary location of kura a factor in decision A Gisborne bar has been granted permission to set up shop just a few doors down from a kaupapa Māori school, despite strong opposition at a recent hearing. Anjuna Beer Garden will open on the city’s main street near Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Hawaiki Hou, … [Read more…]
Jude Bargwanna’s Anderson Motorsport Falcon. Pic: Supplied IT has been dubbed the new equivalent of Super4, but where does the Kumho V8 Touring Car Series sit as far as the Australian Racing Group is concerned? “It’s an interesting question,” ARG chief operating officer Liam Curkpatrick told V8 Sleuth on the eve of Round 1 this … [Read more…]
Mount Gambier Library is thrilled to host bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe with her latest release, The Money Club, on Wednesday 24 May at 7:00pm. Fiona Lowe has been a midwife, a health counsellor, and a family support worker; an ideal career for an author who writes novels about family and relationships. “Fiona writes books … [Read more…]