An electric “dolphin” launching at Sea World could be responsible for creating a new wave through Australia’s automotive industry. That is the prediction of market experts, who say the launch of BYD’s Dolphin electric car next week could start a price battle among other manufacturers and make the technology accessible to a wider audience. But … [Read more…]
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages rallied with members of the Long Island Progressive Coalition in Mill Brook Park to show their support for the “Climate, Jobs, and Justice” legislative package. The May 25 rally was among many that took place across the state demanding that legislators in Albany pass the remaining suite of bills aimed at providing … [Read more…]
District planners have approved a council chief’s bid to build a bigger swimming pool in the Cotswold farmhouse. Councillor Lisa Spivey (LD, The Ampneys and Hampton) has been granted permission by Cotswold District Council to relocate and increase the size of the swimming pool at Old Farm House Preston near Cirencester. The proposals were sent … [Read more…]
The Reserve Bank’s next move on interest rates remains shrouded in uncertainty and public appearances from two senior officials may provide clues. The central bank has jacked up the official cash rate 12 times since May last year, choosing to push the hike button at every meeting except April. The return to hikes after the … [Read more…]
The federal government has confirmed it will divvy up its $2 billion social housing booster payment to Australia’s states and territories on a per capita basis. NSW will receive the lion’s share of $610 million, Victoria will get $496m, Queensland $398m and Western Australia $209m. South Australians will see $135m of the money, while Tasmania, … [Read more…]
Nathan Marshall had a good experience last summer during his time with the Corvallis Knights. The 2022 West Albany High School graduate saw limited time on the field with the collegiate wood-bat team before heading off for his freshman year at Lane Community College. But the experience left a lasting impression. Marshall, with the Knights … [Read more…]
Word association with Royal Ascot today probably still runs with “top hat” as favourite. It was not so when “a brahman bull” of a colt arrived and would up-end centuries of tradition and in doing so opening the doors of opportunity that Australians have embraced, and chased ever since (see history below) – just as … [Read more…]
Lithium has been the recent red rag to many an ASX bull – and the metal does not appear to be losing its lustre. GreenTech Metals is the latest to charge, roaring 347 per cent after discovering lithium rock chips at its Ruth Well project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The company’s exploration hit the … [Read more…]
By Staff Writer | 18 June 2023 Police have charged a 15-year-old youth with Aggravated Armed Robbery in relation to an incident at Woolworths Claremont last night. At 10.20pm the youth approached the loading area at the rear of the store, where staff members were conducting night fill. The youth struck a staff member … [Read more…]
Nathan Marshall had a good experience last summer during his time with the Corvallis Knights. The 2022 West Albany High School graduate saw limited time on the field with the collegiate wood-bat team before heading off for his freshman year at Lane Community College. But the experience left a lasting impression. Marshall, with the Knights … [Read more…]