AgForce is calling for a rapid overhaul of the State Government’s outdated fire ant eradication program, in a bid to save southeast Queensland from a dangerous pest. It follows revelations that the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program Strategic Review – conducted two years ago stated eradication was impossible under the current plan and … [Read more…]
You are here: 21 June 2023 Two Monash medical students studying in Bendigo, Samantha Congdon and Sophie Fontaine, have recently taken up roles as the Loddon Mallee student representatives on the Victorian Rural Generalist Program (VRGP) living their shared passion for rural medicine that makes a difference. The Victorian … [Read more…]
SENIOR residents of the Golden Plains Shire’s north are invited to share a meal and a cuppa with likeminded older people once monthly. A group known as the Golden Woady Senior Citizens meet informally on the last Thursday of each month for lunch. Before the pandemic, the Golden Woady’s used to meet regularly at the … [Read more…]
The state’s police service unveiled its first electric vehicle on Wednesday, featuring bright yellow colouring, retro styling and torque that one officer said would make it “the most powerful vehicle in our fleet”. The battery-powered car, a Kia EV6 GT, will be one of five electric models tested over the coming year and deployed into … [Read more…]
Get greyhound tips and the best bets from RSN’s Greyhound race-callers on Wednesday 21st of June at The Meadows, Bendigo, Ballarat and Traralgon. Paul Hammon The Meadows Tips The Meadows, 21st June 2023 Race: 1 Selections: 6,5,7,8Race: 2 Selections: 3,1,8,2Race: 3 Selections: 5,8,2,1Race: 4 Selections: 4,1,8,2Race: 5 Selections: 1,7,8,2Race: 6 Selections: 1,3,8,7Race: 7 Selections: 1,5,8,6Race: 8 … [Read more…]
Kingaroy’s first teleoncology patient receives their treatment while Toowoomba-based nurses Georgia Parkerand Naomi Kinast facilitate (Photo: DDH) June 21, 2023 Kingaroy Hospital began its long-awaited teleoncology service on Tuesday morning, with the first patient receiving treatment. The patient has been attending the Toowoomba Hospital’s Regional Cancer Care service each week since 2021 and has recently … [Read more…]
Locally, The Presets will head to the Torquay Hotel on 13 July and 19 August. Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, Sydney electronic kings The Presets have just added more dates to their huge national DJ tour in celebration of their 20th anniversary. Spanning July, August, and September, the ’20 Years 20 Nights’ tour will … [Read more…]
Ballarat Golf Club’s new head PGA professional, Angela Tatt, has turned the episodes of anxiety in her own career into valuable teaching tools. It’s a fascinating slant to her busy role in country Victoria. In March, she stepped up as Australia’s latest female head pro and the first at a club with a heritage dating … [Read more…]
A DROUGHT-induced turn-off of cattle in the United States has been credited as one of the biggest drivers of global meat market in the past two years. But attendees of yesterday’s RNA Paddock to Palate performance weightgain results in Toowoomba heard that the drought cycle is starting to change, with significant rain in some of … [Read more…]
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is gearing up for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, which promises to be a groundbreaking event in the history of the Commonwealth sport movement. With 1,000 days remaining until the grand opening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria 2026 is set to deliver a unique multi-city model for competition. Victoria 2026 … [Read more…]