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…]
Undefeated Nelson Bay boxer Aaron ‘The Assassin’ Cocco will fight Tonga Tongotongo this Saturday for the NSW Cruiserweight Title. NELSON Bay native Aaron Cocco puts his pugilistic skills to the test during this Saturday’s ‘Last Boxing Dance’ at the Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreational Club in Stockton Street. The 27-year-old Cocco is the main drawcard … [Read more…]
Radfords has secured an investment from Arcadea Group, a long-hold and growth-oriented SaaS investor. The investment sees Phil Radford, Founder, transitioning to a board role while CEO Adam Cuming will maintain his leadership. Founded in 1989 by Phil Radford, the company has become a software provider for produce sectors including kiwifruit, avocados, cherries, citrus, apples … [Read more…]
A Melbourne-based drag storytime event has been moved online after state police warned organisers of alleged threats of violence. A “Rainbow Storytime” event with cross-dresser Frock Hudson was supposed to be held at the Eltham Library on May 17 in the northeast of the city. Organisers will now hold the event, geared towards babies, toddlers, … [Read more…]
Martin De Ruyter/Stuff Ronnie Martin with Susan Heydon’s work, Gravity, at the Changing Threads Exhibition at the Refinery ArtSpace in Hardy St. Living through tumultuous times has inspired textile artists to “stretch their imaginations” for a national competition. Whanganui artist Kate Sellar’s lichen-inspired work took the top prize at the Changing Threads Contemporary Textile & … [Read more…]
Wyndham Wyndham Rotary Wyndham Rotary welcomes people interested in helping people in need in the community. Interested in finding out more, come to the Italian Sports Club each Wednesday night at 6.30pm to join us for a meal, share ideas and work for a common cause. ■ Julie, 0406 196 630 CWA Werribee branch The … [Read more…]
Compiled by Zac Milbank Round 6 Hostplus SANFL Injury Report Round 6 SANFL Match Review Panel Sturt’s Patrick Wilson has accepted a two-match ban with an early guilty plea for striking Adelaide’s Kieran Strachan at Wigan Oval on Saturday. Port’s Jake Weidemann has accepted a $125 fine and reprimand with an early guilty plea for … [Read more…]
Driftwood The Musical is a wonderful piece of theatre. Cogently directed by Gary Abrahams, it is a stage adaptation by stage adaptation by Jane Brodie of the epic memoir “Driftwood – Escape and Survival through Art”, by Eva de Jong-Duldig. This memoir is an account of her parents’ escape from Austria after the Anschluss of 1938, and … [Read more…]
Published on 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 February 2022 natural … [Read more…]
The March state election saw Catholic premier Dominic Perrottet hand over the reins of NSW top minister to current Catholic premier Chris Minns, who is now set to establish a multifaith religious advisory group to parliament with a direct line to the multicultural affairs minister. Labor’s NSW Faith Affairs Council will replace the Coalition’s January-established NSW … [Read more…]