Stu Robson, Louie and Keeley at the Handball and Hotdogs event By Shelby Gurney Saint Anthony’s Catholic Primary School recently held their first after school event for kids, fathers and father-like figures, Handball and Hotdogs. The event is designed to bring dads together into the school setting where they are able to feel comfortable in … [Read more…]
However, just as there are real possibilities for gaining knowledge from synthetic human-like embryos, there are also real moral quandaries. One of these quandaries arises around whether their creation really gets us away from the use of human embryos. Robin Lovell-Badge, the head of stem cell biology and developmental genetics at the Francis Crick Institute … [Read more…]
Residents can now provide feedback on the review of the Hughes and Seaview Bargara Local Area Plan A revised Bargara Local Area Plan is available for feedback to provide strategic direction for the emerging community area between Hughes and Seaview Roads. Bundaberg Regional Council Group Manager Development Michael Ellery said more detailed land use and … [Read more…]
The Coffs Harbour Bypass construction site compound ready for occupation by the workforce. VISITING the Coffs Harbour Bypass project on Wednesday 7 June, The Hon Jenny Aitchison MLC, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, spoke with News Of The Area about the importance of the community seeing the progress made to date. The Coffs … [Read more…]
The US government has been hit in a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software but does not expect it to have a significant effect, the country’s cyber watchdog agency says. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said several federal bodies had experienced intrusions following the discovery of a … [Read more…]
North Rockhampton could soon be closer to securing its own Aldi store as builders vie for the construction contract. DETAILS. Plans were submitted for the stand-alone building to be constructed in the car park near Kmart and Mandalay Medical Centre in May last year. The development application, submitted on behalf of Stockland, did not require … [Read more…]
A seriously ill and ‘distressed’ farm worker was forced to seek help from nearby miners to get urgent medical treatment. The 52-year-old man who was on a remote property at Belyando, about 300km west of Mackay and 160km northwest of Clermont, turned to workers at the nearby Bravus Mining and Resources Camp 6 about 3am … [Read more…]
Waves Tigers coach Antonio Kaufusi says they must win in their Bundaberg Broadcasters A Grade Premiership Battle of the Big Cats against Wests Panthers at Salter Oval at 6pm tomorrow to keep on track for a tilt at the minor title. It come after they consolidated second place to get to within one point of … [Read more…]
An Australia Post People of Post grant awarded to the Coffs Harbour Riding for the Disabled Association will go towards training a new assistant coach. COFFS Harbour and Districts Riding for the Disabled will be able to pay for specialised training for a new assistant coach with funds offered through the Australia Post People of … [Read more…]
A major Sydney road has been closed to peak hour traffic after a driver died following a frightening police pursuit in Sydney’s south. The chase began after Highway Patrol attempted to stop a utility vehicle on Alfords Point Rd in Menai shortly after 6am Friday. NSW Police said the driver allegedly failed to stop and … [Read more…]