Emerging Southern Districts apprentice Holly Durnan has made quite the start to her career in the saddle. The young jockey from a pony club and eventing background has been race riding for just over two months, and in that time she’s ridden nine winners at better than 27 per cent from just 33 rides. Apprenticed … [Read more…]
257091_04 Letter To The Editor – Chris B On the 29th of May 2023, our local member demonstrated yet again that he fails to understand the importance and the reasoning behind the Borumba pumped hydro scheme. Mr O’Brien noted his opposition to the project based on the impact of transmission lines on the environment and … [Read more…]
Cooloola CoastCare Turtle Care team would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for their help and dedication! Pictures: CONTRIBUTED. By Chantelle Bozicevic Fiona, a female Green sea turtle, captured the hearts of the Cooloola Coast community when she was rescued by the dedicated members of the Cooloola … [Read more…]
Police have released video of a daring rescue near a popular dolphin watching spot after a man was found clinging to a sunken boat. A 61-year-old man was rescued by Queensland police after his boat overturned in waters off Tin Can Bay. Officers were called to the inlet at Tin Can Bay near Gympie about … [Read more…]
Australian biopharmacologist Dr Sam Robinson studies animal and plant toxins with the hope of discovering new, life-changing medicines. In doing so, he uses himself as a human lab rat, getting stung by dangerous bugs all in the name of science and research. “Pain is common,” Robinson tells Tom Steinfort. “The goal here is, if you … [Read more…]
The original Sunrise Motel sign included the words: ”colour tv, air conditioned, electric blankets” and did not have the words ”17 Uriarra Road” or ”apartments”. Photo: Michelle Kroll. In the 1960s, Hungarian immigrant Alex Kiss and his colleagues at Adam Signs in Goulburn created signs that are valued as classics today. These include the Sunrise … [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…]
Just outside Crookwell, 7021 Booroowa Road has all the comforts of a modern home with Federation-style features. Photos: Raine & Horne Goulburn. Your eyes aren’t deceiving you! It’s not a picture book. This incredible home and its surroundings are real. Raine & Horne Goulburn Rural and Residential salesperson Nic Heath knew from the first time … [Read more…]
The Sharks have bounced back in style from last week’s defeat to down the Bulldogs 48-10 in front of a sell-out home crowd. Coming off a disappointing 54-10 defeat to the Storm, Craig Fitzgibbon’s men were desperate to make amends with the Cronulla faithful, running in five first-half tries before piling on another 18-points in … [Read more…]
The thrilling post-siren kick to seal a 6.13 (49) to 7.9 (51) victory was the fairytale ending for the Bears as they celebrated club legend Nick Allan’s 350th Goulburn Valley League match in style. With his side down by four points, Herbert marked 20m from goal on a tight angle in the dying seconds of … [Read more…]