A 16-year-old girl has died after becoming trapped under a tram in Sydney’s Chinatown. Emergency services were called to George St in the Haymarket district about midnight on Wednesday following reports the girl was trapped under the light rail tram. Police rescue squad officers and Fire and Rescue crew worked for two hours to free … [Read more…]
For Melody Everleigh, there is no greater joy than being a mum, and on Sunday, three-week-old baby Hazel will join the Wollongbar family in celebrating Mother’s Day. Rhys and Melody Everleigh of Wollongbar, with children, Ruby, Hazel, and Sage. Picture supplied Hazel is a sister for Ruby, 4, and Sage, 2, and daughter for Melody … [Read more…]
The latest dashboard figures for the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation’s (NRRC) $700 million The NRRC has settled its first buy back in Lismore after the flood. Gabriel Reguiera. The first buy back of a flooded home has been completed in Lismore. The home in North Lismore has been bought by the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation … [Read more…]
This rare sighting of a beautiful Albert’s Lyrebird was caught on a monitoring camera at Mount Nullum in September 2021. Photo supplied. It was standing room only at the Eltham Hotel last Thursday for a bawdy night out about Australian songbirds. The sell-out crowd for Science in the Pub were wowed by award-winning author, Tim … [Read more…]
Fisker reveals tougher electric SUV, easier production targets Electric vehicle (EV) startup Fisker has revealed a rugged off-road version of its Ocean SUV, as it delays the launch of its next model and reduces its production targets. This latest news comes as the company delivers its first Ocean One launch edition model at the Fisker … [Read more…]
Hannah, Riley and Janet. Imaginative and thoughtful pieces, full with bright colours await art lovers at Little Blue Wren Gifts and Art. An exhibition featuring original artwork created by local people living with disabilities involved in the art program Dream to Create, was officially launched to a large crowd on Friday. Bring Your Imagination to … [Read more…]
GEELONG United head coach Matt Paton and his vision for 2023 is starting to come together, with former Supercat and 2018 SEABL champion Chantel Horvat signing on. Horvat, who trained with WNBA club Los Angeles Sparks in 2022, returned home to Geelong a fortnight ago after a stint in Poland’s national league as a part … [Read more…]
LOOKING BACK: Firefighter Chris Smaling, left, firefighter Ian Borchard, station officer Adrian Puust and firefighter Luke Hutchinson. Picture: Aidan Curtis. Aidan Curtis MOUNT Gambier/Berrin Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) firefighters had a quiet moment to commemorate International Firefighters Day on Thursday, May 4. The station lowered its flag to half mast and firefighters held a minute … [Read more…]
VIGIL: Limestone Coast Family Violence Action Group members Peter Zeitz, Tarsh Barelds, Katherine Davies, Georgina Davidson, Sonya Mezinec, Jane Zeitz and Louise Murphy at this year’s vigil. MORE than 60 people braved the cold and gathered under the verandah at the Mount Gambier Library last week to remember those who had lost their lives to … [Read more…]
POPULAR ATTRACTION: The ever-popular sidecars will be in action at McNamara Park this weekend for the inaugural Cancer Council Cup. By Lachlan Onions THIS Mother’s Day, the Mount Gambier Motorcycle Club will be holding a special event to raise money for cancer. The inaugural Cancer Council Cup will be contested at McNamara Park as the … [Read more…]