Fifteen times Australian Go-Karting Champion, John Pizarro, has been presented with the ‘Star of Parkes’, Parkes Shire Council’s highest symbolic honour, inspired by the tradition of presenting ‘Keys to the City’. Council’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Neil Westcott, presented Mr Pizarro with the Star of Parkes at a ceremony held at the Parkes Motor Museum on … [Read more…]
142390 Looking for a perfect vacation to beat the heat? Well, there’s no destination better for that than the cool, refreshing climate of wondrous Western Australia. Lying just a 4.5-hour flight away from Singapore, this stretch of Down Under makes for the perfect short getaway! Start with these travel packages to Western Australia, which will … [Read more…]
A revamped Rovers are prepared to complete their turnaround ahead of taking on the high-flying Hawks in their second grand final rematch on Saturday. When last year’s grand finalists met in round one the new-look Rovers, having made several changes in the off-season, were outclassed, with the Hawks producing a 35-point victory. Another loss to … [Read more…]
This year’s popular daffodil bulbs fundraiser sold out in record time and raised over $25,000 for West Gippsland Hospital. There were 50,320 bulbs packed into 1258 bags, which were sold with the help from nine local businesses who jumped on board for this year’s fundraiser. Blyth Bros Daffodil Farm has been donating bulbs to the … [Read more…]
A new heavy vehicle inspection station to be built on the Golden Highway will make one of the state’s key freight links safer. Work to build the new facility is now underway, about seven kilometres east of Ballimore, between Dubbo and Dunedoo, on the western side of the Golden Highway. The project forms part of … [Read more…]
Wild vision has emerged of an altercation between a police officer and a motorist after a three-car crash. The Queensland Police officer is seen in a video punching the motorist through the window of his vehicle in Strathpine in Brisbane’s north. Police allege that the “highly agitated” man was drinking from a wine bottle and … [Read more…]
Come and share your stories with Uncle Ron Bradfield Jr. We all have a story. Sharing them together helps us understand each other, our families, and our lived experiences. Learn together how when OUR stories are shared and told as a community, it can help us all to understand each other and grow together. Ron … [Read more…]
The contest for the coveted Golden Axe will be held during the first four days of the show, from September 21 to 24. Stepping up to the chopping block — and the podium — will be particularly special this year as Melbourne Royal celebrates 175 years with commemorative ribbons and prizes. Difficulties securing suitable alpine … [Read more…]
“Thousands” of struggling renters will have their say in a senate inquiry secured by the Greens in their latest bid to get the government to address the rental crisis. Days after the Greens joined forces with the Coalition to defer voting on the government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund until October, giving Labor time … [Read more…]
The Big Freeze in the Valley will see plenty of fun and fanfare but for Geraldton AFLW premiership player Renee Forth it could kickstart her final foray into footy. Forth, originally from Buller River, was an inaugural AFLW marquee player signing for Greater Western Sydney before she became Adelaide’s first women’s trade, joining the team … [Read more…]