Conditions in Cumbria – and England’s – wettest valley have entered a state of serious prolonged drought. Borrowdale valley’s River Derwent has dried up almost completely for the third summer in a row and The National Trust alongside West Cumbria Rivers Trust have warned it could spell disaster for wildlife. Ruth Mackay, fisheries project officer … [Read more…]
Local artist Jennifer McDuff has been recognised for lifetime commitment to the arts with an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List. Dedicating more than 50 years to the arts Jennifer McDuff has been recognised for lifetime commitment with an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List. … [Read more…]
A young woman accused of pretending to be a man to sexually assault a teenager admitted she was “caught in a web of lies”. Georgia Bilham, 21, is charged with 17 sexual offences after allegedly deceiving a 19-year-old woman. A trial at Chester Crown Court has heard Bilham created a Snapchat account as George Parry, … [Read more…]
Queensland’s high flyers in the world of politics, business and sport have opened up about their school days – and some of the memories are awkward. But these high flyers had to start somewhere, and The Courier-Mail has sifted through the archives to discover the schools that moulded them. We’ve also interviewed them about those … [Read more…]
More than 1,200 guests had used Calgary’s downtown washroom since the pilot closed off its first month in May, with nearly 30 responses to the locations for drug-related concerns. The City of Calgary launched the Downtown Washroom Attendant Pilot Project with the hopes of improving the experience and safety of Calgarians and visitors at select … [Read more…]
Brianna and Rachael Anderson, former Bundaberg residents, proudly walked the Legacy Centenery Relay torch through London and Bundaberg as a tribute for their Dad. Photos: Supplied Bundaberg-raised sisters Rachael and Brianna Anderson have both honoured their father Rick as torchbearers in the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in London and Bundaberg earlier this year. The Legacy … [Read more…]
Dark/Light Mode (12/06/23) The Park Regis Singapore has appointed Kenny Yeo as General Manager. In his new role, Kenny will lead the strategic direction, business performance, and operations of the 4-star hotel on Merchant Road. An open-minded leader with over 24 years of experience, Kenny is a Singaporean Permanent Resident who began his career in … [Read more…]
Three homes will be demolished for the construction of a 90-space boutique and holistic childcare centre in Rockhampton. See the plans here. Eden Academy, which is “dedicated to fostering mindfulness into little beings from 6-weeks to school age”, had its 90-space childcare centre approved by Rockhampton Regional Council in June last year for the site … [Read more…]
Foundation Cowboys halfback Tahlulah Tillett has fully embraced her position as a role model after she returned to where it all began at Kangaroos. Tillett, former NRL playmaker Ray Thompson and the Cowboys programs team spent a few days in the Far North this week to connect with the next generation. The main purpose of … [Read more…]
Brendan, Quinn, Lauren Davis and Bri and Fletcher Batt enjoyed the day out at Flourish Family Fun Day and Welcome Baby in 2022. With the due date of registrations for Welcome Baby Celebrations fast approaching parents are encouraged to sign up to include their bundle of joy in the festivities. Welcome Baby Celebration is a … [Read more…]