Invasive plants targeted for control in the Bundaberg Region due to serious environmental, economic, and social impacts are Easter Cassia (pictured), Leucaena, Cocos palms and Brazilian cherry. Community members can do their part to help the environment by keeping an eye out for locally declared invasive pest plants. There are a number of invasive plants … [Read more…]
From the tack room to the racecourse, Racing Grapevine is the new place for the latest from the sport’s heartlands and is exclusive to Members Club Ultimate subscribers from 4pm every Sunday. Got a new appointment or career development to tell us about? Email [email protected] It could be a significant week in the efforts to get the … [Read more…]
A woman who used her own experience with significant birth-related trauma to help other families is among scores of Queenslanders recognised on the King’s Birthday Honours List. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE 919 outstanding Australians will receive Kings’ Birthday Honours this year Qualified personal trainer, Amy Dawes, experienced birth related trauma in 2013. After a … [Read more…]
There’s plenty happening these school holidays right across the Bundaberg Region. There is plenty on offer to keep kids busy over the upcoming holidays with Bundaberg Regional Council’s Winter School Holiday Guide. A particular highlight is the Flourish Family Fun Day and Welcome Baby celebration at Boreham Park on 29 June. This annual family friendly … [Read more…]
Between them, the four women and two men have notched up almost 200 years of dedicated service with the Department of Justice. The ACM recipients are Christine Ginbey, Deputy Commissioner Women and Young People; Alan Watkins, Assistant Commissioner Adult Community Corrections; Kerri Bishop, Superintendent Bunbury Regional Prison; Jason Barnett, Superintendent Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison; Sharon Turner, … [Read more…]
The Australian Police Medal (APM) will be awarded to seven dedicated Queensland Police Service (QPS) members. The APM recipients will be recognised at the King’s Birthday 2023 honours list. Introduced in 1986, the APM is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police agency. Minister for Police Mark Ryan and Police Commissioner … [Read more…]
Maltralian: The Maltese Ethnolect of Australia by Roderick Bovingdon published by Munich: Lincom Grammar Surveys The migration of Maltese nationals to Australia objectified in this compact but thought-provoking volume addressing their ethnolect has a long history harking back to the early 19th century when the first known bona fide Maltese emigrant to this continent – … [Read more…]
Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! The victorious Wick Groats players and management team with the Colin Macleod Memorial Cup at Back Park, Castletown. Picture: James Gunn Manager Kevin Anderson felt Wick Groats “thoroughly deserved” their Colin Macleod Memorial Cup triumph – and should have had it wrapped up long before … [Read more…]
Barclays PLC raised its position in shares of Catalent, Inc. (NYSE:CTLT – Get Rating) by 35.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 268,897 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 70,639 shares during the quarter. Barclays PLC owned 0.15% … [Read more…]
I learned years ago that one of the most powerful and effective things you can do to sell successfully is to smile at prospects. People like smiles a lot more than frowns. Many careers have been enhanced because of the presence of a bright smile. It should be standard equipment for all people. You shouldn’t … [Read more…]