The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys are closing in on finalising its inaugural NRLW squad after announcing five more signings this morning. North Queensland have agreed to contracts with Libby Surha, Lily Peacock, Lillian Yarrow, Shaylee Joseph and Krystal Blackwell for 2023 and beyond. A product of the Mackay Cutters pathway, Surha has enjoyed a rapid … [Read more…]
With the release of their fifth studio album ‘Blood Red’ due in July, roots-rock-country duo Busby Marou will embark on a three-month national tour from late August. Set to play concerts in Gladstone, Bundaberg, Northern Rivers, Gold Coast, Adelaide Melbourne, Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Wollongong, Sydney, Newcastle, Rockhampton, Mackay, Cairns and Townsville, Busby Marou will be … [Read more…]
There is, however, no plan to reduce the services offered to the community or the capacity of the service’s aged care facility. REDHS chief executive officer Karen Laing, speaking at the Community Chat breakfast at Rochester Cafe on Thursday, May 18, said rumours of the services offered by REDHS being reduced, or the numbers at … [Read more…]
The annual John W. Mackay Banquet brings Mackay School alumni, students, staff and industry partners into one large banquet hall to celebrate the year’s successes and honorees. Held on April 28 at the Reno Ballrooms, a few hundred people enjoyed a full dinner and program. The event began with hors d’oeuvres and mingling with several … [Read more…]
New South Wales coach Brad Fittler and his Queensland counterpart Billy Slater both stunned with some of their selections on Monday. Both states will blood debutants in Adelaide on Wednesday next week but it’s who they haven’t picked which has caused the most drama. There’s no two ways about it – the criticism will come … [Read more…]
A dramatic turn of events in one of Sunday’s NRL clashes may have given Brad Fittler all the convincing he needed to take one of the biggest gambles of his NSW Blues coaching career. Meanwhile, Maroons’ coach Billy Slater is set to be offered a new contract — but is playing it cool — and … [Read more…]
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It’s back to the drawing board for the Whanganui District Council. Photo / Bevan Conley A proposed pop-up youth hub in a shipping container has been scrapped by the Whanganui District Council. The Chronicle reported in February that the council spent close to $40,000 for a feasibility study focused on “places and spaces” for Whanganui … [Read more…]
By: Nick Piastowski May 22, 2023 Michael Block and Brooks Koepka on Sunday during the PGA Championship trophy presentation. Getty Images ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It wasn’t cold. It was quite warm, in fact. Like a hug. As we look back on the week that was at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, let’s … [Read more…]
NRL clubs will need to dip into their reserve grade squads to fill the holes left by State of Origin this weekend — and several players have put their hand up for selection. Braydon Trindall is a certainty to step into Nicho Hynes’ spot, while Jayden Nikorima played his way into contention for Cameron Munster’s … [Read more…]
The Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a double homicide that took place in Pembroke early Monday morning. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Distroscale Officers were called to a residence on Mackay Street shortly before 3 a.m., police said in a news release. Two … [Read more…]