Angela Westwood and Stan Phillips pictured at the Book Centre for the launch of Stan’s book, ‘Love Never Dies’ , which was held at The Book Centre. Photos: Joe Evans “BY putting these words on paper, Stan Phillips has done a great deed,” said Damien Tiernan when speaking at the launch of ‘Love Never Dies’, … [Read more…]
Grant Robertson as handed down NZ’s budget with a focus on infrastructure and cost of living relief. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS) Finance Minister Grant Robertson has handed down his sixth budget, with a focus on infrastructure and cost of living relief to New Zealand families. * Deficit – $NZ7 billion ($A6.6 billion) A fourth straight year … [Read more…]
Sydney will host three Ultimate Fighting Championship events over the next four years. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) Sydney will host a series of multi-million dollar events through a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation. NSW Premier Chris Minns announced the $16 million partnership on Thursday, saying three UFC Pay … [Read more…]
€1,421,869 has been allocated for thirteen projects across Waterford under the Community Recognition Fund. The fund was established by Minister Heather Humphreys to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities, in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other … [Read more…]
US President Joe Biden gestures as he leaves Washington to attend the G7 summit in Japan. (AP) US President Joe Biden said there was”work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan for Group of Seven summit to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific. … [Read more…]
For the first time since 2018, Jason Day found himself in the winner’s circle. He shot a superb final round 62, a nine-under-par score in the rain, to win the AT&T Byron Nelson at 23-under-par overall. Day finished one stroke ahead of Austin Eckroat and Si Woo Kim to claim his 13th PGA Tour victory. … [Read more…]
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is calling on residents and businesses to start initiating their own rainwater harvesting methods as the heavy rains experienced over the past few days missed the catchment areas yet again. The heavy rains led to flooding, which resulted in more than a thousand people being evacuated to different community halls … [Read more…]
Mercedes-Benz promising more premium electric vans Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to follow the three-pointed star’s passenger car business in rolling out a new electric vehicle architecture and having a greater focus on high-end models. The division says it has already sold more than 40,000 electric vans, and is aiming for EVs to account for 20 per … [Read more…]
The family of Srichand Hinduja says the billionaire business patriarch has died aged 87. (AP PHOTO) Srichand Hinduja, the Indian-born billionaire leader of a global business empire and the patriarch of the United Kingdom’s wealthiest family, has died aged 87, his daughters say. Hinduja, known by his initials SP, was suffering from dementia and his … [Read more…]
Research shows the liver could have more influence on the body’s circadian rhythms than thought. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS) The liver could play a role in controlling the internal body clock, previously thought to purely be the domain of the brain. Research led by University of Queensland scientists indicates the circadian clock can have its rhythms … [Read more…]