Caught my eye in the paper, albeit lying prone in a hospital bed recovering (hopefully) from an urgent operation. Read that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wishes to “build a relationship” with Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. According to the PM, Australia and Brazil have “very common views” on the “need to act” on … [Read more…]
Home News Bum-breathing turtle discovered in Queensland river By Candice Marshall • May 22, 2023 One of the white-throated snapping turtles (Elseya albagula) found in Baffle Creek in Queensland’s Gladstone region. Image credit: courtesy Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) The critically endangered turtle has been found in Queensland’s Baffle Creek for the first time. The … [Read more…]
Two women exploring Tamborine Mountain (image supplied by Tourism Australia) Sundays are reserved for one of three purposes; chilling with the fam and getting prepped for the week ahead, sneaking in a little Sunday sesh to delay Monday as long as humanly possible, and our fave, a spot of road trippin! We’re lucky on the … [Read more…]
February 19, 2023 The color and fragrant blooms of hyacinths One of the earliest spring flowers to bloom is the hyacinth. Only the Carolina Jasmine blooms earlier. We like the pastel colors of Hyacinths in the hues of pink, blue, lavender, light red, yellow and white. Their fragrance is sweet perfume and a welcome scent … [Read more…]
City folks’ ‘cutting edge’ technology goes by gigahertz, gigabytes and RAM, but the bush offers a sophisticated slowness to science and tech. The CfAT maintenance team (from left to right) Christopher Mills, William Quall and Charles Burdett (Image: Supplied/CfAT) It’s a 10-day turnaround to fix a loose plug or a dead wire in a remote … [Read more…]
Opinion By Theo McDonald May 21, 2023 | 9:05pm US President Joe Biden gestures to the audience after delivering a speech at Saint Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina. AFP via Getty Images/ Jim Watson President Joe Biden’s recent trip back “home” did not go as smoothly as he may have anticipated. During his visit to Ireland, … [Read more…]
Beer Can Man Jim McKay Turf Sprint for trainer Phil D’Amato at Pimlico on the Preakness undercard. (Jim McCue/MJC) • 2-Year-Old Crazy Hot Sizzles On Debut For Bonde• ‘All Options Open’ For Elm Drive After Mizdirection Win• 10 Stakes Including 3 Grade I’s Set For Memorial Weekend • Tickets For Breeders’ Cup At Santa Anita Now … [Read more…]
DENVER (KDVR) — As thousands took on the 2023 Colfax Marathon races, stories of strength and determination took on new strides this year. “There are literally miracles that happen here, and I hope to be one of them,” 5K finisher Matthew Isaacson said. Isaacson didn’t think taking on the 5K was even a possibility for … [Read more…]
If you have been to a Wegmans store in New York over the past couple of weeks, you might have noticed something new. Feel Good Mornings With Dave Fields Mon-Fri 6am-10am Feel Good Mornings With Dave Fields Mon-Fri 6am-10am As you walk into the store and do your shopping you might have seen several signs … [Read more…]
Here are the statewide high school softball state tournament first-round pairings for all six classifications, as announced by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association on Sunday. The 4A, 2A, 2B and 1B tournaments will be played May 26-27 around the state, while the 3A and 1A tournaments will be played May 25-27. The 4A and 1A … [Read more…]