A large low deepens in the Tasman Sea today, a front flinging out from this low moves down onto the upper North Island from around midday then spreads south. The South Island has a front in the west and one in the south bringing some rain. Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of PlentySun and thickening … [Read more…]
One of the reported missing in the NZ hostel fire is a university associate of PM Chris Hipkins. (Masanori Udagawa/AAP PHOTOS) New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has a personal connection to one of the men missing in the Loafers Lodge hostel fire. Liam Hockings is a 50-year-old resident of the Wellington hostel, which burned … [Read more…]
House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy says a US debt ceiling deal is possible this week. (EPA) US President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy edged closer to a deal to avoid a looming US debt default as the threat of an economic nightmare prompted Biden to cut short an Asia trip. After … [Read more…]
Lismore City Council, Media Release, 16 May 2023 Artwork by ten local artists will adorn temporary vinyl mesh fencing around a number of Council-owned buildings while they undergo flood restoration. Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg congratulated the winning artists and thanked them for helping to lift the community’s heart as the city recovers from the … [Read more…]
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email “Land of Sea and Sun” trumpet the car license plates, and that’s exactly what you get in this holiday favourite that’s ideal for an easy-peasy sunshine escape. Antigua might lack the stirring scenery of some of … [Read more…]
It’s always entertaining to look back at all the hot stories of the offseason, such as the outrage at how no team was interested in pursuing Lamar Jackson (when it was pretty clear teams had no leverage and he was going back to Baltimore). Seven teams did get new quarterbacks, while the Packers promoted Jordan … [Read more…]
Who’s up for a little brainwork? Looking for an alternative mid-week night out? Gather your group’s best brainboxes and test your knowledge at one of the city’s top quiz nights. With one almost every night of the week, you can call your friends and have an impromptu game night whenever it takes your fancy. Whether … [Read more…]
By Auto Action Date posted: May 17, 2023 AUTO ACTION’s latest issue is out now and as usual it’s jam packed full of fabulous features, heaps of news from Australia and around the world, as well as coverage from all the racing action, locally and internationally. This week’s cover features the current Supercars championship leader … [Read more…]
WINNERS: The South East team claimed victory over the Victoria Western Districts team in the recently run Winchester Team Competition. Pictures: SUBMITTED. THE Mount Gambier Gun Club has held two shoots recently with the usual monthly competition held on Saturday as well as a skeet competition held in April. The opening event of the sporting … [Read more…]
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Nic Clayton’s putter helped him return to the winners circle at the Mount Gambier Golf Club on Thursday. Picture: SUBMITTED A HOT putter helped Nic Clayton turn back the clock with an easy three-shot victory in Thursday’s stableford competition at the Mount Gambier Golf Club. Clayton rode a purple patch of form … [Read more…]