Josh Hodgson will play against his old NRL club for the first time when Parramatta take on Canberra. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) By Alex Mitchell in Canberra JOSH Hodgson will hope a trip to his former home of Canberra can inspire his best form as he continues to adapt to life at Parramatta. The 138-game former … [Read more…]
Truck movements will increase in the city, transport and city services minister Chris Steel warned, as the ACT Government continues its controversial light rail project. A new side-track will be constructed over London Circuit so motorists can use Commonwealth Avenue while London Circuit is raised in preparation for Light Rail Stage 2A. From Monday 15 … [Read more…]
“Sometimes that means giving extra help for people who are doing it toughest, but typically we are trying to be a good, decent, middle-of-the-road government which recognises the legitimate aspirations that people have in middle Australia,” Chalmers said in national press club speech in Canberra this week. It’s straight out of the playbook of Prime … [Read more…]
A parliamentary committee has backed laws setting up a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) By Paul Osborne in Canberra A CROSS-party parliamentary committee has backed laws setting up a referendum to enshrine an indigenous Voice in the constitution. The inquiry report, released three days earlier than expected on Friday, said the … [Read more…]
Daniel Verschuer and Sarah Darnley-Stuart perform in “The Elixir of Love”. Photo: Peter Hislop Opera / “The Elixir of Love”, National Opera. At Albert Hall until May 13. Reviewed by BILL STEPHENS. PETER Coleman-Wright’s “pocket opera” adaptation of the tuneful Donizetti opera, “The Elixir of Love”, is the most ambitious of these productions yet presented … [Read more…]
By comparison, Melbourne bull Clayton Oliver wins 47 per cent of his possessions in contested situations – and balances his game on the outside with 39 uncontested marks and 142 uncontested possessions, more than double Rowell’s count. Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale has 53 per cent of his disposals at the Brisbane Lions graded as contested. … [Read more…]
Sticking to the processes that have produced a strong start to the 2023 season is the key focus for the GC SUNS VFL squad ahead of Saturday’s clash against local rivals Southport at Fankhauser Reserve. The SUNS head into the contest perched at the top of the VFL ladder with a perfect six wins from … [Read more…]
Banished Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been expelled from the parliamentary party for good after threatening to sue state leader John Pesutto. Liberal MPs voted on a motion to expel Ms Deeming for “bringing discredit” to the party, at state parliament on Friday morning. Ms Deeming was a no-show after lawyers served Mr Pesutto a defamation … [Read more…]
The owners of a luxurious riverfront mansion on the Gold Coast have launched a new campaign to sell their lavish property. The estate, named ‘Alston,’ was last sold in 2021 for a record-breaking $23.75 million, making it one of the finest homes in southeast Queensland. The property, at 5 McMillan Court, Southport, is listed via … [Read more…]
A 25-year-old man who had previously received bail for family violence offences was arrested and charged yesterday 11 May, for additional offences. Last Friday 5 May, the 25-year-old man returned to his residence after the curfew set in his bail conditions. When questioned by a family member, he allegedly became violent, causing injuries to a family … [Read more…]