This year my husband Jules and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage and 22 years together. It doesn’t quite seem possible that later this year, I will have spent more of my life with him than not. Twenty-two years is a mere drop in the ocean in terms of world history, but it is … [Read more…]
Yarding 4020 Change -1180 It was a mixed yarding with fair numbers of young cattle to suit the feeders and processors along with good numbers of secondary young cattle throughout the yarding. There were fair numbers of grown steers and heifers and there was a good supply of cows and Bos Indicus cattle. Not all … [Read more…]
Cirrus Australia East has seen a marked increase in demand for aircraft in the post-pandemic era, driven by customers’ inability to rely on airlines. Cirrus Australia East, which is the approved agent for QLD, NSW and ACT, has experienced a demand increase of 400% over pre-pandemic levels for personal aircraft, with 50% of the buyers … [Read more…]
A man has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into property-related crime in rural areas throughout the state’s west. In March this year, Strike Force Dozer was established by officers from the Orana Mid-Western Police District with the assistance of the Rural Crime Prevention Team to investigate rural property crime throughout the Narromine, … [Read more…]
The South West Football League’s Think Mental Health round is fast becoming a showcase of former AFL greats, with a St Kilda cult hero signing on to get in on the action. Two-time All-Australian forward Stephen Milne will play a one-off game for the Collie Eagles on Saturday June 11, when they host Busselton at … [Read more…]
With Mother’s Day around the corner, sons and daughters are scrambling for gift ideas. But with cost-of-living pressures tightening the pockets of many households, it can be hard to find the perfect present that won’t break the budget. Fear not, for ACM has you covered, with a list of the best sales and inexpensive gifts … [Read more…]
Australian Rebecca Johnson said she was pretty much forced to stay in New Zealand. Originally from Busselton in Western Australia, Johnson met her Kiwi ex-partner when they were both living in Perth, and she decided to follow him home to Taranaki. “I was sort of shocked,” Johnson said when asked about her first impressions of … [Read more…]
A country famed for offering natural adventures in remarkable landscapes, the phrase ‘leave no trace’ is becoming increasingly important in Australia. As travel starts to return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has seen a massive spike in ecotourism as travellers seriously consider their impact on the environment. Alongside Port Douglas Daintree – where rainforest meets reef … [Read more…]
Many country towns rely on a recording to play the Last Post at Anzac Day services but for the last 40 years, the Wee Waa community has been fortunate to hear Peter Carrett sound the bugle call at commemorative services. For Mr Carrett, it’s a privilege to stand in front of the War Memorial clocktower … [Read more…]
“The 2022 floods have left a scar on my community that has not healed, but is slowly healing,” said Richie Williamson, the new Nationals MP for Clarence. The Clarence electorate sits next to the Northern Rivers and was badly hit by the floods that killed five people, destroyed 5000 homes and devastated much of the … [Read more…]