THE Grovedale Hotel is the talk of the town after taking home its second Ian Larkin Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) at the 2023 Australian Hotels Association Victoria State Awards for Excellence. Victoria’s top pubs, hotels and venue staff were all celebrated across 39 award categories at a gala dinner on Monday this week … [Read more…]
AFL clubs are already thinking about the elite draft talent on offer in 2024. Who are the top prospects? See the young guns who have recruiters thinking big. It was another tough weekend for some KFC SuperCoachers. Al Paton casts an eye over those who shone on the field and others who didn’t perform quite … [Read more…]
Rugby Australia took out full-page newspaper ads to declare its support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and now the AFL has stated its own position. The AFL has joined the NRL and Rugby Australia to support the Voice to Parliament. The AFL released a statement on Thursday stating they “proudly support the recognition of … [Read more…]
Walyalup’s final four home games of the home and away season have been locked in, with the AFL confirming the fixture for rounds 16 to 23. They will play on Saturday night against Sydney in round 19 and on Sunday afternoon against Carlton (round 17), Brisbane (round 21) and Port Adelaide (round 23). A Saturday … [Read more…]
After another busy week the AFL world now turns their attention to Sir Douglas Nicholls Indigenous Round. Round 10 sees several clashes commemorating Indigenous culture and the contribution of First Nations people to the sport including Saturday night’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash between Essendon and Richmond. Check out out who we think will win … [Read more…]
A young woman was allegedly punched as she tried to crawl away following a road rage incident, according to police. Police and Pennsylvania transportation authorities are reminding drivers to control their emotions behind the wheel amid an uptick in instances of violent road rage. The 25-year-old woman was driving on Oravel St at Balwyn North … [Read more…]
A Richmond co-captain is available for the Dreamtime game in a development which will significantly change the Tigers’ structure. AFL: Tigers legends Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin wound back the clock to help their side to a stirring upset victory over the reigning premiers. Nankervis says he is feeling “pretty good” in his comeback from … [Read more…]
Words by Chloe Cicero Are you on the hunt for a local hidden gem? Well look no further, we’ve found the perfect new place for you to obsess over. Forte readers, please meet Hanaya Fusion Café. Tucked away between Pako and Shannon Ave, this little gem is one you’re going to want to keep coming … [Read more…]
Billed as the largest clean energy project in the country, work has ground to a halt at Andrew Forrest’s central Queensland project. Tattarang Chairman Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest believes he is building a “green energy future” following the launch of Squadron Energy’s wind farm. “Squadron, which is now the biggest renewable energy player in our country, … [Read more…]
Year 12s of a Surf Coast government school won’t be supported in celebrating with a formal, it has been revealed. In email communication from Surf Coast Secondary College’s Compass portal, seen by the Geelong Advertiser, parents and carers of the cohort were informed that the school would not be “supporting” a senior school formal this … [Read more…]