An emotion-charged Johnathan Parkes notched a significant milestone at Awapuni on Saturday with four wins to his name including the day’s feature, the Listed Rangitikei Cup (1550m) aboard venerable winter galloper Justaskme. It was a day to savour for Parkes, who began the race meeting with 998 career wins, and he wasted little time in … [Read more…]
After the ALS was forced to freeze services across NSW last week, lawyers and legal organisations have called for additional funding from the government in what’s been called a “disaster” for both courts and Indigenous Australians. Last week, the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was forced to freeze services in 13 local courts beginning Monday, 15 … [Read more…]
PETER RUBERY/RACE IMAGES Talented wet track specialist Justaskme clears out from his rivals at Awapuni. Leading Central Districts rider Johnathan Parkes capped a magnificent day at the office when he rode four winners at Awapuni, including the main event on the card, the Listed Happy 90th Birthday Edith Bull Rangitikei Cup (1550m) aboard Justaskme. After … [Read more…]
Four children went missing after a plane crashed in the Amazon rainforest in Colombia on May 1. The search continues and there is hope as more clues have been found in recent days. Yet between the president’s statements and citizens’ prayers, gray areas surround the research. Leslie, 13, Solini, 9, Dien Noriel, 4, and Christine … [Read more…]
Posted on 22 May, 2023 This week in Canberra you can pound the pavement with your pooch(es) at the Million Paws Walk, enjoy an evening of dancing, dining and jiving AND head to the coast for a massive sculpture exhibition (just to name a few things). Read on for your curated guide—with 30+ options to … [Read more…]
Abuja, May 21, 2023 Record champions Al Ahly have qualified for their fourth consecutive CAF Champions League final. They edged out Tunisia’s Esperance 1-0 in Cairo on Friday night, to qualify 4-0 on aggregate. Hussein Elshahat scored the solitary goal for the Egyptian Red Devils in the first half to secure the home victory and … [Read more…]
A general view of the Stade de l’Aube (AFP via Getty Images) Follow live coverage as Troyes take on Strasbourg in Ligue 1 today. Paris Saint-Germain are the box-office draw of the French top flight with some of the world’s very best players including Lionel Messi and Neymar plying their trade in the capital. After … [Read more…]
This Is A Simplified Version (AMP)! For Latest Updates And Additions… …Written by Lola Smith. Advertisement Amazulu Defender Riaan Hanamub Reportedly on Pirates’ Radar Reports suggest that Orlando Pirates may be on the verge of securing another player from Amazulu, following their earlier acquisition of Makhehlene Makhaula in January. The tough-tackling left-back, Riaan … [Read more…]
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Wiremu Pinn. Photo / Trish Dunell Wiremu Pinn turned Awapuni into his own personal advertising platform ahead of his move to Victoria today. The talented apprentice flies to Melbourne to meet Racing Victoria officials in the hope of being allowed to transfer his apprenticeship to trainer Michael Kent Sr for at least the next three … [Read more…]
The defending champions of the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly, have reached the final of the tournament four times in a row. Al Ahly advanced to the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League final after defeating Esperance of Tunisia 1-0 in the second leg of the semi-finals tie on Friday night in Cairo. The Egyptian Red Devils … [Read more…]