The copper thieves were known as izinyoka, “snakes” in Zulu, and they barely made a sound as they prepared early one morning. On the porch of a rundown breezeblock home in Johannesburg’s largest township, the three men pulled on their disguise of municipal workers’ coveralls, then shared a smoke. The air filled with clouds of … [Read more…]
Last Wednesday, the first wind turbine blade was successfully transported from Gladstone Port to Clarke Creek Wind Farm, travelling almost 300km. Picture: TMR By Karen Simmons On Wednesday, April 26 the first wind turbine blade was successfully transported from Gladstone Port to Clarke Creek Wind Farm, travelling almost 300km through urban centres and the regional … [Read more…]
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David MacKay holds a Hamilton Spectator article featuring the business, from 1962, its first year of operation. After playing a key role in countless weddings, festivals and other celebrations, Hamilton’s Complete Rent-Alls marked a milestone of its own on May 6. The family-owned, east Mountain-based business held an open house event to celebrate 60 years, … [Read more…]
Rotary Club of Emerald & District president Marcus Adams and District Governor Ken Miller with this year’s recipients of the MacLeod Murphy Medical Scholarship, and another Rotary Club of Emerald & District member. PICTURES: SUPPLIED By Tyler Wright Five locals have received a financial boost to support their studies in medicine and allied health, thanks … [Read more…]
Pressure to perform will be heaped on Northern Pride halves Dantoray Lui and Evan Child as the club’s injured first-choice playmaker inches closer to his return. Matt Egan is yet to play a game this season after he suffered a torn pec towards the end of the pre-season, but the 26-year-old could be back within … [Read more…]