BBQ and Barrels, the revitalized version of the barbecue festival, kicks off today and continues tomorrow. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know — including what’s free vs. paid, food and bourbon vendors, where everything is stationed, parking/street closures, and more. BBQ and Barrels, the revitalized version of the barbecue festival, kicks off … [Read more…]
Usually, as soon as the summer season begins, many of us hit the beach to beat the heat. However, aside from swimming in crystal clear waters and basking in the warmth of the sun, some of us take this period as a perfect opportunity to try other activities, such as hiking. And just in case … [Read more…]
As blue-chip American galleries continue to expand into Asia with outposts in Hong Kong, Taipei and Seoul, Silverlens has headed in the opposite direction. Closely watched by collectors and curators in east and west alike, the Manila gallery, which focuses on contemporary artists from south-east Asia and its diaspora, opened a location in New York’s … [Read more…]
A former North Queensland Cowboy is banking on country music transforming the Townsville CBD into party central on Saturday night. Read how. Flinders Lane owner Martin Locke, a former hard-running prop who played five seasons for the Cowboys, said he was expecting a terrific turnout for a free concert featuring rising North Queensland country music … [Read more…]
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans have requested more than $10 billion in earmarks to be included in next year’s appropriations bills, despite demanding massive spending cuts as a contingent for raising the nation’s debt ceiling. All but a handful of House Republicans barely pushed through a bill that would temporarily raise the U.S. borrowing limit, … [Read more…]
Share Tweet Share Share Email In response to shocking statistics that show more than 70 per cent of lives lost on South Australian roads are in regional areas, South Australia’s emergency services have bolstered their response to promote crucial road safety messaging. A new State Government initiative, supported by SA Police, the Country Fire Service, … [Read more…]
Good morning, Today’s Stratechery Interview is with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. Amon first joined Qualcomm in 1995 as an engineer, and in 2021 became only the 4th chief executive in Qualcomm’s history. Qualcomm is most known for and widely associated with mobile phones; the problem for the company from a valuation perspective is that mobile … [Read more…]
Just like before, you’ll need a horse if you want to efficiently travel Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The world is more massive than before, and although you have more traversal options this time, a horse is still the most reliable – not to mention the cutest. We’ll break down … [Read more…]
Transition holds more than 1100 square kilometres of exploration and mining tenements in the Cloncurry region. Transition Resources has spent just over four years exploring the highly prospective Cloncurry copper region near Mount Isa. The investment has paid off with the company recently unearthing a rare copper discovery. Cloncurry is historically one of Australia’s richest … [Read more…]
Four Indigenous aquaculture trainees who have been honing their skills at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have successfully completed an inaugural two-year training course and are now expanding their skills with work placements at the Townsville headquarters. Jamiga Cummins from Brisbane, Wahjtah Johnson from Townsville, Adam Napier from Bowen and Billie Homuk from … [Read more…]