QTIC CEO Brett Fraser, Mayor Tony Williams, Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Zac Garven, QTIC Chair Elsa Dalessio. Rockhampton has secured its place as one of Queensland’s top tourism towns after being recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) Top Tourism Town Awards. Rockhampton was identified as one of the finalists for its … [Read more…]
Story Links FRIBOURG, Switzerland– Former Penn State women’s hockey forward Eleri MacKay has signed a professional contract with Fribourg Gotteron of the National League in Switzerland for the 2023-24 season. She becomes the fifth Nittany Lion in program history to play professional hockey and the third to play internationally. “I’m really excited … [Read more…]
Mayor Jack Dempsey checked on the progress of the new Bundaberg Aquatic Centre where the walls and floors of the Olympic-sized pool were in place and hydrostatic testing had begun. The walls and floor of the region’s first international competition standard pool have taken shape in what was required to be a millimetre perfect concrete … [Read more…]
Fresh from Think About It’s victory in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday, Joe Pride has another prong to his springtime focus after King Of The Castle’s win at Warwick Farm. A berth in The Big Dance, worth $2 million over a mile, is Pride’s aim for the lightly raced six-year-old and … [Read more…]
Chris Day looks ahead to the competitive Saturday cards at York and Sandown and has three early bets. Racing betting tips: Saturday June 17 1pt Baryshikov in 2.00 York at 10/1 (General) 1pt Katey Kontent in 2.50 Sandown at 16/1 (General) 1pt Rabaah in 3.40 York at 12/1 (William Hill) Sky Bet odds | Paddy … [Read more…]
Cooberrie Rural Fire volunteer Waine Scott has been honoured. By Trish Bowman Cooberrie Fire Brigade First Officer volunteer Waine Scott has been named one of three Queensland Fire Services personnel recognised for distinguished service in King’s Birthday Honours. He joins Auxiliary Captain Ashley Cupitt and Acting Superintendent Graeme Hall named as Queensland’s AFSM recipients. The … [Read more…]
Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! Threatened thunderstorms failed to materialise and the public turned out in sizeable numbers for the annual Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club (CSVCVC) rally at John O’Groats on Sunday (June 11). The rally was given a makeover this year with changes being made … [Read more…]
A Wide Bay Superintendent is one of seven Queensland Police Service members awarded the Australian Police Medal as part of the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list. The medal will be presented to seven of Queensland’s most dedicated police officers, at the King’s Birthday 2023 honours list. A media release form the state government announcing the … [Read more…]
By Peter Vincent For Daily Mail Australia 08:49 13 Jun 2023, updated 08:49 13 Jun 2023 Croc-infested Cahills Crossing has reopened It is known as Australia’s deadliest river crossing Utes spotted struggling through high water Fresh warnings have been issued about attempting Australia’s most dangerous river crossing amid claims at least one car is lost in … [Read more…]
Aoife Olivia Toonder entered a guilty plea to one count of speeding to magistrates in Cannock. The court heard that the 28-year-old had been caught breaking the limit while behind the wheel of an Audi Q3 in a 70 miles per hour zone on the M6 in Staffordshire on November 26. Toonder, of Frome Court, … [Read more…]