“Now we have completely rooted Canberra Hospital, what next?” wonders our restless Dear Leader* in one of his infrequent, though exclusive columns. RUNNING down a public hospital isn’t easy. It takes years of neglect and mismanagement to reach the depths that we have achieved in the ACT. “It’s time to replace the church’s conservative, narrow-minded … [Read more…]
It is estimated that over five million people volunteer through an organisation annually. Picture Shutterstock As Australia continues to face challenges, from natural disasters to cost-of-living concerns, the importance of volunteers has never been more apparent. A new report from Volunteering Australia highlights a resurgence in volunteerism, with over two-thirds of volunteers returning to their … [Read more…]
It’s been years since Maitland Ward left Hollywood and joined the adult film industry. The actress has seemingly found an ideal profession for her, as she has no plans to return to Hollywood. Ward is undoubtedly acting in her career line, as recently she was honored as “Best Actress’ at the XRCO Awards in Los … [Read more…]
Two men on bail in the ACT have been arrested in the past 24 hours as ACT Policing’s Family Violence Unit (FVU) continues to investigate and target family violence offending. Yesterday, 16 May, police conducting bail compliance checks identified two men at separate locations who were allegedly in breach of their family violence bail conditions. … [Read more…]
Canberra veteran Jordan Rapana has secured a contract extension with the NRL club. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) By George Clarke in Sydney VETERAN Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has been rewarded for his stellar start to 2023, agreeing to a one-year NRL contract extension with the Green Machine. The 33-year-old, who has six tries in five games … [Read more…]
Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 18 – 24 May 2023. ARIES | 21 Mar – 20 Apr Saturday’s new moon will revitalise your personal life and your understanding of your deeper values in life. For some, this will be due to a deeper sense of your own direction, and for … [Read more…]
It is estimated that over five million people volunteer through an organisation annually. Picture Shutterstock As Australia continues to face challenges, from natural disasters to cost-of-living concerns, the importance of volunteers has never been more apparent. A new report from Volunteering Australia highlights a resurgence in volunteerism, with over two-thirds of volunteers returning to their … [Read more…]
‘Yes’ advocate Dean Parkin says recent debate had tied up the proposal in legal and politics talk. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) By Tess Ikonomou in Canberra SLIGHTLY more than half of Australians now back an indigenous Voice, new polling shows. The survey shows the number of people who would vote “yes” has dropped from 58 per … [Read more…]
Published on 17 May 2023 The Gold Coast’s favourite FREE family event is going to be bigger and better than ever in 2023. The City of Gold Coast’s Monster Machinery Day will be rolling into the Broadwater Parklands on Sunday 21 May for its 20th year of entertaining and educating the community. There will be … [Read more…]
Fan favourite Jordan Rapana and star on the rise Albert Hopoate have re-signed with the Canberra Raiders ahead of their clash with Manly on Sunday afternoon. Rapana will continue his stellar NRL career for another season after signing a one-year extension with the Raiders. The 33-year-old is putting together a terrific 2023 season and is … [Read more…]