World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered an early shock at the Italian Open as the in-form Belarusian crashed to a 7-6(4) 6-2 defeat by American Sofia Kenin in a high-octane second-round match. Sabalenka wobbled on serve early in her first match since claiming the Madrid title last week and squandered three chances to break Kenin before … [Read more…]
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is “very difficult”. (AP PHOTO) Ukraine is holding fire until more Western armoured vehicles arrive before it starts its long-awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said in an interview. “We still need a bit more time,” Zelenskiy said in the interview … [Read more…]
The Sydney Morning Herald, Photos of the Week, May 11, 2023 The Sydney Morning Herald, Photos of the Week, May 11, 2023 We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer 34 Images The week in photos from the … [Read more…]
HOUSING CONCERN: ac.care chief executive Shane Maddocks was concerned by the increased number of people seeking help from ac.care and hoped there would be something to combat the lack of social housing in this year’s Federal Budget. Picture: SUPPLIED Tyler Redway FOSTER parents are among those finding themselves homeless with average rental prices in Mount … [Read more…]
Sudanese peace talks are focused on a ceasefire and guarantees of safe access for humanitarian aid. (AP PHOTO) The United Nations has urged countries with influence in Africa to help end the conflict in Sudan after reported progress in truce talks between the army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Clashes rocked Halfaya, an … [Read more…]
Year 10 student Ani Drexler has been announced as the winner of the Mount Gambier Library’s writing competition as part of the recent City of Mount Gambier’s Youth Week program of events. Sponsored by Friends of the Library Mount Gambier, youth were encouraged to submit a short story they were proud of or an essay … [Read more…]
Jarrad Antonovich lost his life at a spiritual retreat near Kyogle. Photo supplied. Yesterday the inquest being held in Lismore before State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan heard from Jarrad Antonovich’s former partner and a young woman who was at the Arcoora Eco Retreat, near Kyogle, when Mr Antonovich died there in October 2021. This was described … [Read more…]
Healthcare workers walk off the job at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. FRUSTRATED Mid North Coast healthcare workers walked off the job on Thursday, May 4 at 2pm. The action at Coffs Harbour was one of three days of industrial stoppages stretching from the Queensland border to the Mid North Coast that also included Tweed … [Read more…]
HOOD SPEAKS: Member for the Legislative Council Ben Hood spoke in Parliament last week for the first time. Charlotte Varcoe MOUNT Gambier/Berrin resident and newly inducted Member of the Legislative Council Ben Hood has made his maiden speech in the Upper House. Last week Mr Hood stood in front of his colleagues and spoke about … [Read more…]
Sir, – The reason for our lack of success in the Eurovision is obvious: the quality of the acts and songs. But as these are chosen on a TV programme which is rarely watched by anybody under the age of 40, this should come as no surprise. If we are to be serious about competing … [Read more…]