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…]
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliations: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (S.A. Hernández, K. Strle); New York State Department of Health, Albany, New York, USA (S.A. Hernández, K. … [Read more…]
As the new year dawned, I made myself a promise. This year’s going to be my year, I decided. Aged 44, I was a single mum to three wonderful kids. My sons, Stuart, 21, and Thomas, 20, had both recently flown the coop. And my daughter, Gabie, 18, had just got her driver’s licence. Still, I did … [Read more…]
The old amenities building at Macquarie Lions Park West will be demolished this month to make way for a new amenities building that will utilise 3D printing technology for its construction. “This will be the first time Dubbo Regional Council has used 3D printing technology and it is hoped that if the trial is successful … [Read more…]
Our General Practice Clinical School education team is responsible for delivering the General Practice curriculum in the Sydney Medical Program. The General Practice Term, an eight-week immersive experience, takes place during year four and SLICE (Situated Learning in Community Environments), an eight-week block, during year two. General Practice and primary health care medicine exposure have … [Read more…]
Tyler Everingham’s #27 Chevrolet Camaro. Pic: Supplied TYLER Everingham is upbeat about making strides towards the front of the National Trans Am field as he debuts a fresh colour scheme. The Tickford Racing co-driver has this year shifted away from the Super2 Series, in which he is a multiple race winner, to Trans Am. It … [Read more…]