“Our core business over the years has been providing safe and durable workwear that comply with all the safety standards required to go to work safely,” Mr Quinn said. “Each item of clothing, especially if it is high-visibility, has to meet the Australian safety standards. “The companies that supply us with products have had the … [Read more…]
Gympie’s Georgia Nugent is one of two Queenslanders who will fly to Berlin on Sunday to represent Australia at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. Georgia, who will turn 18 on June 30, is part of the Gympie Gymnastics Club where she is trained by national coach Natalie Upshall. The 17-year-old, who has an intellectual … [Read more…]
By Jordyn Grubisic Borrowing $3.5 million to restore Seymour’s historic Old Goulburn Bridge proved to be a divisive issue at Mitchell Shire Council’s special meeting to pass its 2023-24 Budget. Cr David Lowe submitted an amendment to the Budget to change the council’s plan to borrow money for the bridge restoration, but instead put in … [Read more…]
But this is a story about mental health. “The reason I wanted to talk about mental health and make more awareness about it is because my family has gone through their own struggles,” Jarrod said. “My family has bonded together through mental health issues. “It takes effect on everyone in your family and close ones … [Read more…]
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli, centre, at Cherbourg last month (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office) June 9, 2023 I was proud to have the Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli join me in Cherbourg in May. It was a great opportunity to hear directly from the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council about the issues affecting their community. We … [Read more…]
The head of the Catholic campaign to save Calvary Hospital has asked supporters to “accept the decision” of the ACT Supreme Court to dismiss the hospital’s legal challenge against the ACT government’s forced takeover. “More than 40,000 of you have signed our petition and know you will be very disappointed along with many other Australians … [Read more…]
“We encourage everyone to come down and have a beer, soft drink or even a coffee to catch up with your mates,” Echuca Workers general manager Erin Langman said. “There is plenty of seating, and comfortable places to meet. “If sport is your thing, you can catch up with your mates in our sports bar … [Read more…]
A Gympie mother-of-three’s long journey from high school dropout to acute surgical award RN is paved with career experimentation and a lack of confidence in her own abilities. Bindi Horvath has not had an easy journey to success; a self proclaimed “army brat”, she moved around a lot as a child. “My father’s work had … [Read more…]
Alligator Energy Ltd (ASX:AGE) has intersected more uranium mineralisation in a drilling program underway at the Blackbush deposit within the Samphire Uranium Project south of Whyalla in South Australia. The results are expected to support an increased confidence level in a further Blackbush mineral resource estimate (MRE) update targeted for later this year. Standout assays include: … [Read more…]
Castle Creek in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley includes a silo complex. Photo: CBRE AMONG this week’s property listings are the Goulburn Valley holding Castle Creek, Basalt in North Queensland’s Upper Burdekin, and Kiaora at Gravesend in the Gwydir Valley. Castle Creek, Vic Locals through to corporates are showing interest in a blue-ribbon winter cropping, prime lamb … [Read more…]