Firewood theft from public land is a significant issue across Victoria, which heavily impacts critical wildlife habitat and cultural heritage. The Murray River and Goulburn River corridors are among the worst-hit areas. Much of the stolen timber is sold onto unsuspecting customers. Firewood sellers can only sell timber sourced legally from a wholesale supplier, commercial … [Read more…]
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at … [Read more…]
Prize: The Echuca-Moama Bypass Stage 3 (Echuca-Moama Bridge) has won an architectural award. Photo by steve Huntley The Echuca Moama Bypass Stage 3 (Echuca-Moama Bridge) and the Meninya Street Precinct projects won Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW Awards on Thursday, June 8. The annual awards are a recognition of the important work that landscape … [Read more…]
These are the bizarre, brazen and terrifying cases of couples who fronted court across the nation so far in 2023. These are the bizarre, brazen and terrifying cases of couples who fronted court across the nation so far in 2023. ‘DO YOU WANT TO DIE … I WILL KILL YOU’ A couple’s ice-fuelled crime spree … [Read more…]
Australia really is a land of opportunity for the development of a massive green steel industry powered by renewables and green hydrogen production according to a new study just published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. According to Geoscience Australia: “This exciting release, a collaborative effort with our research colleagues Monash University shows how … [Read more…]
The three gates had been in service since the structure was built in 1957. G-MW infrastructure delivery services general manager Warren Jose said the new gates would help improve the structure’s longevity and efficiency. “Having been in use for more than 60 years, the Cattanach Canal off-take gates had deteriorated significantly and were in need … [Read more…]
Australian fashion designers Akira Isogawa and Jonathan Ward will join the judging panel for the Fleece to Fashion Awards 2023. Menswear brand MJ Bale has signed a sponsorship deal for the competition, with Australian Wool Innovation as gold sponsor. The New England-based competition is open to designers at all levels of their careers, where they … [Read more…]
Melbourne won its 2021 AFL premiership off the back of its ability to score heavily from turnovers and at the other end, restricting opponents from scoring off turnovers. So which of the Goulburn Valley League clubs are the most damaging at hurting opposition sides from errors after eight rounds? It comes across as no surprise … [Read more…]
Australian chef and television presenter Paul West has been secured as the key note speaker for Crafted. By Lee Mccarthy Ensuring the unique food and agribusiness offerings from across the region are showcased to the world, the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) will be hosting its inaugural Food and Agritourism Conference on Monday 31 July … [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…]