A national flood warning network will be set up in a bid to better protect at-risk communities from natural disasters. The federal government will spend $236 million in the next decade to set up the network, with the commonwealth to buy and upgrade flood gauges from local, state and territory governments. It will also outlay … [Read more…]
Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse wore a dress best seen during a strong gust of wind A string of stars from the small screen walked the red carpet ahead of Sunday’s Bafta TV Awards. The ceremony, which recognises the best television programmes of 2022, is taking place at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Here are a few … [Read more…]
A family was rescued and flown to hospital after their boat hit a gravel bar while jet boating in Canterbury. (File photo) Those seriously hurt during a jet boat crash in Canterbury were part of a family group that rolled their boat after hitting a shallow gravel area. Five people were rescued and flown from … [Read more…]
Cyclone Gabrielle was one of the most destructive on record to hit New Zealand. (AP PHOTO) The New Zealand government is allocating $NZ1.1 billion ($A1.0 billion) to help communities recover from a cyclone and floods that lashed the country this year. The funds from the 2023 budget are to cover “basics” of rebuilding roads, rail … [Read more…]
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass runs the rule over Monday’s meetings at Tamworth and Murwillumbah. TAMWORTH BEST BET Race 3 No. 6: Vis I Do Placed at three of his six starts including the last two over 1400m. Key to victory is the 1600m now. NEXT BEST Race 6 No. 9: Innervoice Has a fifty per … [Read more…]
The federal government will spend $236 million in the next decade to set up the network, with the Commonwealth to buy and upgrade flood gauges from local, state and territory governments. It will also outlay an additional $8.6m to create the country’s first national emergency stockpile to improve the ability of emergency teams to respond … [Read more…]
Thousands of landowners around Australia whose properties were contaminated by firefighting foam used on air force bases have secured a multi-million dollar payout. The settlement announced in the Federal Court on Monday still requires final approval from a judge. Parties reached an in-principle, binding agreement at the weekend for a sum of $132.7 million, covering … [Read more…]
Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88 BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 51 points with 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year. Tatum’s total is the most in a Game 7 in NBA … [Read more…]
A man charged with murder after a body was found in a home on the Sunshine Coast is due to face a Queensland court. The body of 69-year-old Christopher Gwin was found at his home at Conondale, about 100 kilometres north of Brisbane, on Saturday afternoon. Concerned neighbours entered the property after he had not … [Read more…]
High inflation has robbed Australian workers of a real wage rise. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) The tight jobs market has been delivering a solid boost to wages as workers find themselves in a position to ask for more money. The Australian Bureau of Australia’s wage price index for the March quarter, scheduled for release on … [Read more…]