Bill Ruddle presenting a donation to Legacy. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED. On Anzac Day, the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club held a service and remembrance to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and are still serving in the forces. Following the service, the bowlers enjoyed a successful afternoon of play with all the … [Read more…]
Landclearing has been halted on a NSW property amid concerns it may have harmed an important breeding area for one of Australia’s rarest birds. The regent honeyeater is critically endangered, with so few left that 50 zoo-bred birds were released in the Hunter Valley last year in a bid to give the species a leg … [Read more…]
The speed zone change will extend the 60km/h limit on the Echuca side of town – south of the Jones St intersection, for an additional 410m. The move has been welcomed by Mathoura-based Murray River Councillor Tom Weyrich, who said he has raised safety concerns about that part of the highway in council chambers. “As … [Read more…]
Geoff Barling (B grade winner), Sponsor Ron Hall, Ian Barling (A grade winner) and George Fewtrell (C grade winner). Yoey Coogan It was a wonderful day for golf, the sun was shining, the birds were singing and the kangaroos were laying about on Tuesday 30 May when the Gympie Vets played a single Stableford. The … [Read more…]
The regent honeyeater is critically endangered, with so few left that 50 zoo-bred birds were released in the Hunter Valley last year in a bid to give the species a leg up. It’s estimated the wild population sits between 250 and 350, with the striking black and yellow bird among the priority species earmarked for special … [Read more…]
Flash floods have hit parts of western Victoria and authorities are warning other regions to stay informed as a low pressure trough makes its way across the state. Emergency Victoria has issued a watch and act warning at Halls Gap in western Victoria, following localised flash floods on Wednesday morning. Emergency Victoria said residents should … [Read more…]
The Logan Central asset occupies a 6130 square metre corner site. Centuria has sold a commercial investment incorporating the prominent Logan Central Medical Centre, in Brisbane’s south, to Properties & Pathways. The $12.19 million deal for 295 Kingston Road, on the north west corner of Wembley, demonstrates a 6.78 per cent net passing yield. It … [Read more…]
Rich-lister hoteliers the Roche Group have opted to divest their stately Royal Hotel at Armidale to focus on massive projects closer to home. The striking, two-storey Art Deco brick pub occupies a large 1,836sqm site, with over 86 metres of frontage across Beardy and Marsh Streets. Keeping a desirable late-trading 3am licence, it includes … [Read more…]
Echuca Regional Health is the first hospital in regional Victoria to take part in a national pilot program designed to improve stroke care in Australia and ensure stroke patients receive quality care, regardless of where they live. Working with the Stroke Society of Australasia, Stroke Foundation has introduced, for the first time, a national certification … [Read more…]
34 Treehaven Way, Maleny, will be given away in the next Endeavour Foundation lottery draw next Thursday. A brand new $2.5m manor with pimped out potting shed and John Deere ride-on mower will have a new owner next week as part of a giveaway to support people living with disabilities. The stunning four bedroom, three … [Read more…]