Gympie clothing manufacturer Michael Agnew says power prices and wage costs present a challenging environment for the local rag trade. Arthur Gorrie Free trade and economic rationalism can have strange and seemingly irrational side-effects, some good and some potentially disastrous for businesses facing critical electricity and wage cost rises. Just ask Michael Agnew, director of … [Read more…]
A Gympie couple’s life has turned on its head overnight after a spectacular windfall from a single online QuickPick claiming meditation may have had something to do with it. The anonymous couple’s win was revealed Wednesday morning in a media release from The Lott, who run the Set for Life draw. Their payout will be … [Read more…]
Melbourne, Australia, was the site of the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®) 2023 annual meeting. Hosted by member ANFIC Limited, the conference featured detailed reviews of the company’s current breeding projects, joint ventures, and new opportunities. The AIGN Management Team L-R: Kevin Brandt, Dominique Thèvenon, Dr. Gavin Porter, Lynnell Brandt, John Morton. AIGN CEO … [Read more…]
The rail moves into the True position having been out 6m at the previous meeting at Moe on June 4. The track was rated a Soft 7 on Wednesday, with a few showers forecast on race day. I’d expect horses closer to the speed to be advantaged, as is typically the case at Moe. Jockey … [Read more…]
Wednesday June 14, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Schrinner limits rate increase and looks for housing solutions Cop who turned to supplying drugs after harassment at work avoids jail That’s a lot of office chairs: Audit reveals welfare agency spent $180m on furniture Prawn wars: The $1.5 billion Project Sea Dragon and the push to stop it … [Read more…]
ACHIEVEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS APPOINTMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS UniSA Bachelor of Digital Business recognised as an ‘innovation that inspires’ Program Director for the Bachelor of Digital Business Dr Sarah Chua. The Bachelor of Digital Business has been recognised by the AACSB as an Innovation that Inspires. UniSA has been recognised as one of 25 renowned institutions in the Innovations That Inspire … [Read more…]
Nepean Retired Men’s Club President, Michael Manning. Photo: Melinda Jane. Nepean Retired Men’s Club has been part of Penrith for more than 40 years, but next week it will hold its final meeting and ‘retire’. Born in August 1980, the Nepean Retired Men’s Club was first formed to ‘provide regular meetings for retired men from … [Read more…]
Gympie High student Zander Kruik is in a race against time to make it to the 2023 FIM World Junior Motocross Championships in Europe. Zander, who turns 12 on Friday, June 16, is set to represent Australia at the championships which run from July 7-9 in Romania. The Gympie State High School student, who is … [Read more…]
A funeral service was held on June 13th to remember Clare Nowland, a cherished member of the community, who tragically passed away after an incident involving the use of a taser by a police officer in New South Wales. Friends and family gathered in large numbers at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cooma to bid … [Read more…]
Peter Conway’s status as a “white knight’’ for Campaspe Shire’s vulnerable citizens made headlines last year when he challenged the local government authority’s leasing policy. He became the toast of the town when he tackled the issue of council demanding community groups enter into commercial lease arrangements to continue using council-owned buildings. The experienced negotiator … [Read more…]