Thousands of people have protested the release of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan. (AP PHOTO) Convoys of buses and vehicles filled with Pakistani government supporters have flooded the main road leading to the country’s capital to protest the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. Thousands made their way to the Supreme Court in … [Read more…]
FEELING JAZZED: Kalangadoo Primary School students Billy and Nate were excited to see Concordia College students, Anna, Lincoln and Raghav perform with their teacher Mat Nobel. Picture: Sophie Conlon Sophie Conlon AS MOUNT Gambier / Berrin came alive for Generations in Jazz, so too did Kalangadoo, with Concordia College making a pit stop in the … [Read more…]
The FBI didn’t possess “actual evidence” of collusion between Donald Trump and Russia, a report says (AP) An investigation into the origins of the FBI’s probe into ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has finally been concluded, with the prosecutor leading the inquiry submitting a much-awaited report that found major flaws. The … [Read more…]
The largest volunteer network in New South Wales will converge on Dubbo next month to celebrate, motivate and educate their fellow agricultural show societies on what makes a great show in 2023 and beyond. All volunteers from shows as far afield as Wentworth in the west, Moree in the north and Bombala in the … [Read more…]
Military veteran James Brown and former state government minister Andrew Constance are shaping up as strong contenders to fill a NSW Senate vacancy. Hundreds of NSW Liberals will gather in Sydney on May 27 to endorse one of six candidates to replace the late Jim Molan. Mr Brown, who heads the Space Industry Association and … [Read more…]
CHRISTINE Dicker, a service advisor at Motorama Kia Moorooka in Brisbane, will represent Australia at next month’s Kia International Skills Cup in South Korea, having taken top honours in the biennial Kia National Skills Cup for the company’s Australian dealership staff. As part of the South Korean manufacturer’s staff development program, Christine bested her Australia … [Read more…]
Early Bird pricing is due to finish on 18 May. Calling all young musicians! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra in Lismore this July. Early Bird pricing is due to finish on 18 May. Hosted by the esteemed Northern Rivers Conservatorium, this orchestra brings together talented young musicians … [Read more…]
TRAILBLAZER. Dr. Kaying Xiong has served the Chippewa Valley community in a plethora of ways, a longtime facet of the Eau Claire Area School District and beyond. As a teacher, then as a principal, and now as the Executive Director of Student Services for the Eau Claire Area School District, Dr. Kaying Xiong has been … [Read more…]
Dr Shabnam Gujadhur (image supplied) Dr Shabnam Gujadhur was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer just after her 30th birthday in March 2022. She was busy working as a junior Doctor at Gold Coast University Hospital when suddenly overnight she found herself a patient instead. Since her diagnosis, Shabnam has made it her … [Read more…]
Federal Nationals’ Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, has slammed the decision by federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to prioritise Queensland in the rollout of a national flood warning network involving the purchase and upgrade of flood gauges. Funding for the national flood warning network was announced in last week’s federal budget. “The Northern Rivers area … [Read more…]