He said while the $400 electricity credit announced for all WA households helped address one cost-of-living pressure, more assistance could have been offered. “The energy credit definitely helps out with the power bill, but we are still getting hurt financially every day when we buy groceries and use child care,” he said. “I don’t see … [Read more…]
No permit, not on title? Still liable as an owner-builder In a recent decision, the Appeal Panel has expanded the circumstances in which a person may be considered an “owner” and an “owner-builder” and therefore owe statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (HBA). Background In 1995, the appellant bought a property in his daughter’s name. … [Read more…]
Long-time Roxy Theatre owner Bob Brainwood and recently departed Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) CEO Adrianne Pecotic were honoured at last night’s ICA Conference Gala Dinner, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Mark Sarfaty CEO Award for Outstanding Service to Independent Cinemas, respectively. Brainwood has been at the helm of the Nowra cinema for more … [Read more…]
Arts company Big hART has co-created an immersive event series called Bulla Midhong, which aims to bring traditional stories, songs and dances to life in Yuin country in New South Wales. The events feature digital technology such as animations, video projections and sound recordings, combined with ancient knowledge about the area and traditional practices. The three events, … [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…]
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…]