Two men were arrested after a violent carjacking west of Brisbane in which the driver was shot. -AAP Image 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 in Dalby, west of … [Read more…]
LOCAL members of Australia’s animal ethics groups convened at the front of Ballarat’s Town Hall in support of a Melbourne-based protest taking place at the same time. The action was coordinated by members of the Animal Justice Party and Victorian Kangaroo Alliance and aimed to raising awareness about what protesters claim is industry cruelty towards … [Read more…]
THE City of Ballarat has appointed a director for a newly-established role aimed at maximising tourism during the Commonwealth Games. The new role, titled director of economy, experience and Commonwealth Games, has been filled tourism professional Martin Darcy who’ll start in June. City of Ballarat CEO, Evan King, announced the appointment on Tuesday and said … [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…]
The ATSB is investigating the reasons why two Qantas 737 jets were placed on a collision course at Sydney Airport. The “close proximity” event occurred on the afternoon of April 29, as one 737 departed for Brisbane and the other Qantas 737 arrived into Sydney from Queenstown. An investigation summary published by the Australian Transport … [Read more…]
A SPECIAL, solemn community Mother’s Day tradition will return to Alfredton this month. The annual Mother’s Day morning service will be held at the Garden of the Grieving Mother, beside the Arch of Victory, at 11am on Sunday, 14 May. Hosted by the Arch of Victory-Avenue of Honour committee, the short event is held around … [Read more…]
Police have charged a 34-year-old Avenell Heights man following an alleged stolen vehicle incident in Charlton yesterday, May 10. It will be alleged around 5.30pm, a 79-year-old man was in his parked Toyota Landcruiser utility at the rear of a Warrego Highway service station when he was approached by another man. The 34-year-old man allegedly … [Read more…]
Before a footy trip, ex Cowboys from North Queensland Under-20 gambler Cody Jace Maughan tried to get some cocaine to share. He was a Queensland former police officer. More than 12 months later, Maughan must “restart his life” after pleading guilty to drug-related charges in Queensland District Court on Thursday. Watch or stream the latest … [Read more…]
A YOUNG golfer riding high after taking home the gold in the third round of Golf Australia’s Victorian Rookie Series under nine girls competition at Oakleigh Golf Club late last month. At seven years old, it’s the first comp win for Sebastopol’s Anastasya Macaulay, who first picked up the clubs about two years ago. Having … [Read more…]
PART of a world-class mountain bilking facility at Creswick’s Hammon Park was officially opened last Friday. The first phase of construction at the site was built with $2.1 million from the State Government Regional Tourism Investment Fund, as well as cash from Hepburn Shire, and the Creswick branch of Bendigo Bank. The park contains jumps … [Read more…]