A section of the Ballina Coastal Walk. Photo supplied Could the popular Ballina coastal walk and cycleway be expanded to include Byron’s famous coastline? It’s a question which has local cyclists strapping on their shoes in anticipation. The proposal, originally put forward by Ballina Council, would see Byron and Ballina councils work together to secure … [Read more…]
TX Forecast for Wednesday, May 17, 2023 City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Abilene;A t-storm in spots;85;63;SSE;8;58%;42%;5 Abilene Dyess;A t-storm in spots;83;61;S;7;56%;42%;6 Alice;A stray p.m. t-storm;82;65;SSE;6;81%;87%;3 Alpine;A shower;75;57;SSE;7;63%;83%;9 Amarillo;A t-storm around;83;56;SE;8;54%;47%;9 Angleton;A p.m. t-storm;84;67;SW;6;74%;96%;5 Arlington;A t-storm around;82;60;NE;9;60%;41%;4 Austin;A couple of t-storms;82;66;WSW;5;76%;88%;3 Austin Bergstrom;A couple of t-storms;83;63;WSW;6;74%;89%;3 Bay;A … [Read more…]
Finding collaborative ways to fund improvements to mobile phone infrastructure services across regional and remote Australia will be the focus of the public hearings in Adelaide, Alice Springs and Perth this week. The House Communications and the Arts Committee will also hear evidence from state and territory governments, Indigenous communities and First Nations media, business … [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…]
Home News How did giant, tree-climbing ‘drop bears’ grow so BIG in Australia? By Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan, University of Cape Town; Karen Black, UNSW Sydney; Mike Archer, UNSW Sydney, and Sue Hand, UNSW Sydney • May 15, 2023 Image credit: Peter Schouten Although long dead, fossil skeletons provide an incredible window into the lifestyle and environment … [Read more…]
HONOLULU – Sitting inside Skull & Crown Trading, you have to rely on your senses. Tucked away in the historic Chinatown district, the dark bar is inspired by the 1900s-era trading companies that once occupied the nearby Honolulu harbor. Antique and locally made curiosities fill every corner, such as fake heads in jars and postcards … [Read more…]
Irish pubcaster RTÉ has started production on a new crime mystery series called Blackshore, created by Smother writer Kate O’Riordan. Dermot Horan Coproduced by Dublin-based prodco Treasure Entertainment and BBC Studios, the 6×60’ series is currently in production and scheduled to be broadcast in the first quarter of 2024. Blackshore tells the story of a … [Read more…]
It proved to be a winning weekend for three northern New South Wales residents who each scored a $1.4 million prize in Saturday Lotto. There were 14 division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Lotto draw 4363, drawn Saturday 13 May 2023. Each division one winning entry pocketed $1,428,71.43. Yamba man jumping for joy after … [Read more…]
A woman who has previously worked in financial planning and the building industry has been appointed the CEO of a Cape council. Aurukun Mayor Keri Tamwoy welcomed Ms Rosier who will arrive in the community on Thursday, May 18, after starting at the Aurukun Shire Council Cairns office on Monday. “Known as a collaborative leader … [Read more…]
The Long Island men made nearly $170 million from a single refinery in an 18-month period, the Nassau County DA allege. CyberCX Cyber Intelligence Director Katherine Mansted says Australia had 16 major cyber-attacks against Australian organizations, which were trying to be “cyber extortion attacks”. “So, these are the less likely but really high impact type … [Read more…]