The absence of funding for the North Ipswich Reserve upgrade was also a missed opportunity. PHOTO: File The record-spending State Budget brought welcome announcements on schools and renewables for Ipswich but lacked major infrastructure commitments for Queensland’s fastest growing community, Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said. “The State Government announced a record spend across the board, … [Read more…]
West Coast Fever will play the Melbourne Vixens at RAC Arena on Sunday in the Minor Semi Final with a spot in the Preliminary Final on the line. Last Week Fever faced Collingwood in Launceston in what was a close affair. There was almost nothing to split the two sides through the first half as … [Read more…]
For the first time, the number of Aussie women investing their money is equal to men. See how they’re doing it, as experts warn it can come with risk you need to be prepared for. Saxo Markets Australia CEO Adam Smith reflects on the rise of do-it-yourself investors and the part technology plays in providing … [Read more…]
Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award. BALC has been crowned winner of the ‘Victorian Swim Centre of the Year – Large’ as part of the AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence 2023. The Awards of Excellence recognise outstanding accomplishments in the field and acknowledges individuals, swim centres and organisations for … [Read more…]
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto June 21, 2023 A shock last-minute move by South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto to overturn weeks of deliberations failed at Wednesday’s Budget meeting. Councillors had previously agreed during pre-meeting discussions to bring down a 3.65 per cent rates rise, but just minutes into the meeting Mayor Otto moved an amendment … [Read more…]
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Ignite winter program brings together an exciting range of heartwarming events to entertain residents and visitors this season. Manager Tourism and Major Events Terry Karamaloudis said there was something for everyone with over 40 experiences lined up in the winter events calendar. “This is a great time to rug up … [Read more…]
Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 20 June – Open Stableford A Grade – 1st – P McCuskey 10/39, 2nd – C Wilkins 11/37, 3rd – J Lillingston 12/37 B Grade – 1st – G Fryatt 14/38, 2nd – C Oliver 17/36 , 3rd – B Anderson 13/36 C Grade – 1st – C Jennings 25/36, 2nd … [Read more…]
Fire ants may be small but they have a powerful sting … and they have now been detected at Kleinton (Photo: DPI) AgForce CEO Mike Guerin (Photo: AgForce) June 21, 2023 AgForce has called for an urgent overhaul of the State Government’s fire ant eradication program in a bid to save south-east Queensland from the … [Read more…]
At its June meeting, Greater Bendigo City Council will consider a report recommending it support constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through a Voice to Parliament. In 2022, the Federal Government committed to hold a referendum on a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament by the end of 2023. The Federal Government has … [Read more…]
THIS Refugee Week members of the Ballarat Afghan Action Group are hosting their first public fundraiser. BAAG is screening a film about an Afghan refugee family tilted Journey Beyond Fear at the Regent Cinemas on Sunday 25 June at 2.15pm to raise funds and awareness for their aid work and advocacy. As part of the … [Read more…]