The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted Wednesday in favor of recommending the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, saying benefits outweigh risks. The vote is a major step in a long push to make oral contraception obtainable over the counter in the United States. “I think this represents a landmark in our history of … [Read more…]
Preston North End Community and Education Trust [PNECET] is delighted to announce a new partnership with Places Gym Preston in Bamber Bridge, which will benefit participants on the Weight Management programme. The Weight Management programme aims to halt the continued rise in unhealthy weight prevalence in adults and reverse that trend. The service consists … [Read more…]
On Sunday the Upper Murray Historical Society conducted a Corryong Pioneer Cemetery Walk, the first since 2018. The society was well-pleased with the community support with attendance estimated in the high 40s. Six early pioneers were remembered on the walk. The first grave visited was that of Elizabeth Playle, one of the founding members of … [Read more…]
JASON WILDE For the State Journal GREEN BAY — Jordan Love spent a good portion of his Wednesday afternoon talking about — and being asked about — confidence. It stood to reason, of course, that such questions would come. The newly minted Green Bay Packers starting quarterback has ascended to that role — and all … [Read more…]
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the highly-rated prospects from the NFL Draft and where they landed. However, there hasn’t been much said about the players who didn’t hear their names called, but have now been signed as undrafted free agents. These players still have a chance to make their mark on the … [Read more…]
Could a Queensland teenager be a long-term solution in helping the Canberra Raiders fill the void left by departing champion Jack Wighton? Could a Queensland teenager be a long-term solution in helping the Canberra Raiders fill the void left by departing champion Jack Wighton? The Raiders have more than a dozen Queensland rookie hot shots … [Read more…]
A Zilzie man threw things around and became loud and abusive after his partner asked for help with a child late at night – calling her “a dog c— piece of sh–” before fleeing into nearby bushland. The man, who by law cannot be named, pleaded guilty in Yeppoon Magistrates Court on April 27 to … [Read more…]
Caravanning Queensland in partnership with the Queensland Government’s StreetSmarts program is hosting an educational caravan safety event in Rockhampton on May 14 and 15 for travel enthusiasts wanting to learn more about their safety whilst on the road with a caravan. While Rockhampton locals Samuel and Chenaye Wright began their camping adventures in a 2020 … [Read more…]
Award winning author Michael Rowbothom joins this years Writers Festival on the Capricorn Coast. By Trish Bowman Capricorn Coast Writers Festival ‘Stories by the sea’ are thrilled to announce award winning writer Michael Robothom as a special guest for the festival which runs 2-4 June in Yeppoon. Capricorn Coast Writers Festival Director Nene Davies said … [Read more…]
The ugliest parts of junior sport are again in the spotlight following another violent brawl. SEE THE FOOTAGE The ugliest parts of junior sport are again in the spotlight following a violent brawl between a coach and a touch judge at an under-11s rugby league match in Redcliffe. The April 30 incident occurred during the … [Read more…]