Published on 20 June 2023 Lismore City Council is updating the rules for building in flood-prone areas to better prepare for future flood events and is now seeking community feedback. The Revised Flood Prone Lands Development Control Plan (DCP) outlines the rules for building on flood-prone land in the Lismore Local Government Area. It takes … [Read more…]
The Wonder Room will return to the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre on Saturday 24 June 2023, offering a creative space for children and families to enjoy over winter. The Winter Wonder Room will offer a children’s gallery and activity space for children aged 4 to 12, focusing on shape, colour, movement and creation. The … [Read more…]
As another week of the 2023 season goes by, there’s been plenty of country footy news across the state. Firstly, we finally have a decision on the Wangaratta FNC’s appeal in response to the club being stripped of the 2022 Ovens and Murray FNL premiership for breaching the salary cap. An AFL Victoria appointed regional … [Read more…]
The survey showed expectations of households’ own financial positions in the coming year was marginally negative. Photo: 123RF Consumer confidence has improved slightly but remains deeply pessimistic, as high interest rates and prices squeeze household budgets. The Westpac McDermott Miller survey showed a 5.4 point rise in sentiment in the June quarter to 83.1. A … [Read more…]
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) members are in the USA to learn from other international emergency response agencies and further develop the Service’s capabilities as the lead agency for flood rescue. Picture: NSW SES Director of Operations, Capability and Training Assistant Commissioner Dean Storey ESM, Sapphire Coast Local Commander and In-Water Flood Rescue Operator … [Read more…]
WINTER WARMERS: ac.care homelessness service senior manager Trish Spark and Park Dry Cleaners owner Michele Colbert are encouraging the community to donate blankets, warm clothing and other supplies to help keep vulnerable people comfortable this winter. ac.care is calling on the community to help those in need this winter with its annual winter warmer appeal. … [Read more…]
The last two summers we took you around Maryland to show you cool places to visit and some of the best crab houses on the east coast. This time, we’re looking at fun activities to do this summer! Check out our picks for places to visit and maybe we’ll see you there! And, be sure … [Read more…]
A serial criminal brutally wounded a man he had arranged to sell drugs to at a Hervey Bay shopping centre after it turned out the man did not have enough money. Alexander Kenneth McIntyre, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of wounding, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils and failing to dispose of a syringe … [Read more…]
Home » West Melbourne Man, 23, Dies After Crash on North Harbor City Boulevard and Babcock Street Have a tip? Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Blair at (321) 616-6118 Melbourne Police identified the 23-year-old man who died Friday (June 16) at the intersection of North Harbor City Boulevard and Babcock Street as Brandon Michael Vincent from … [Read more…]
