The mercury inched its way to a top of 11.4 degrees at Echuca Aerodrome. That figure was two degrees below Echuca’s previous coldest day this year of 13.4°C on Friday, May 26. The wild weather was highlighted by a hailstorm which arrived at 2.45pm. Hailstones the size of peas caused some damage, with one Moama … [Read more…]
With the sunny British weather in full swing, Brits are spending more time in the garden – but this can come with hidden dangers. Writer and plant expert Geoff Dann warns the public to be on the lookout for species that are a risk to people and animals, especially curious children and dogs who are prone … [Read more…]
It the first of a series on country championships leaders for the Barossa Valley event in July, SANFL.com.au contributor Peter Argent chats to Central Zone women’s coach for 2023 Shaun Ribbons, about the event, his connection to the Country Champs and his family’s footy connection. The inaugural senior coach of the Central District … [Read more…]
The decision was made due to the player numbers required in each competition. Club president Graeme Nurse said the issue had been raised at the May 8 annual general meeting and after three weeks of research, members had voted to request a clearance from the Goulburn Murray Bowls Region to the Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields Bowls … [Read more…]
Labor is making life tougher and deserves to face the blowtorch. Yet with so many unanswered questions, Labor remains largely silent, even as the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee hearing unfolds. The PAEC should be the ideal platform for Victorians to get straight answers to hard questions. The process is designed to flush out the … [Read more…]
A whale has been found dead on the shore of Rainbow Beach. Pictures: MURRAY SAMBELL. Chantelle Bozicevic A humpback whale was discovered dead on Rainbow Beach near Pacific Boulevard yesterday. The whale had been seen drifting a few hundred meters off the coast the previous day before washing ashore. According to a … [Read more…]
Noel Pearson Arthur Gorrie Back in the 1990s, when Queensland was briefly a world leader in open accountable government and tolerance of dissent, no-one would have predicted the sad and disrespectful state of public discussion right now on the Voice referendum. Gympie region was close to the action when a better way was pioneered, by … [Read more…]
Artist Milly Hine will have her art studio featured on the Sunday Studio Drive where participants will learn how to create art using stencils. Donna Jones How brilliant would it be to be able to check out the Studio Trails next month, while not having to drive, and getting some special VIP action thrown in? … [Read more…]
John Kerr, 87, died after an assault on Hastings St on Sunday. Margie Maccoll Police have made repeated appeals to the public to come forward with information involving the death of Noosa man John Campbell Kerr, 87, who passed away after he was brutally assaulted in Noosa Woods on the Hastings Street boardwalk about 6am … [Read more…]
Mick with a nice trout from Sunshine Reef. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. The weather wasn’t quite perfect over last weekend with the wind sitting at an average of around 10-15 knots, however those who took to the water were rewarded. For the beach fisherman looking to target jew, the new moon was last Sunday and with this … [Read more…]