Murray River Council has adopted its draft 2023/24 Operational Plan and Budget, which includes a $33.98 million capital works program. Council is now calling for public feedback on the draft document, along with the draft Long-Term Financial Strategy, draft Revenue Policy and draft Schedule of Fees. Murray River Council Mayor, Chris Bilkey said it is … [Read more…]
I love pho more than Kanye West loves Kanye West. On my deep dive pho-rensic investigation, I ate and reviewed over 60 bowls of pho at all 45 pho restaurants in Salt Lake, Utah, and Summit County. You might know me as the Pho King from instagram where I documented this entire process. Throughout the … [Read more…]
Sunday, May 7 saw a strong crowd gather at Myall for the unveiling of the Myall Historical Timeline and Myall Remembers service personnel honour board. The day was the fifth attempt to hold the event since 2019. With the pandemic behind us and the flood water receded, attendees braved the frigid conditions to soak up … [Read more…]
To Benito Mussolini, the Mediterranean was Mare Nostrum, ‘Our Sea’ — a term borrowed from the Romans, but reinvented by Italy’s fascist dictator to mean something akin to Hitler’s concept of Lebensraum, or ‘Living Space’. And on 10 June 1940 — the date on which Mussolini declared war on the Allies — both the Sea … [Read more…]
Well thank the Lord for that, this God awful season is over. We now know we were starting at a disadvantage, having a League One squad, despite being the 12th-highest paid in the Championship. This in turn led to lack of transfer activity, and the help the squad needed. The decision to sack Leam Richardson … [Read more…]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted Wednesday in favor of recommending the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, saying benefits outweigh risks. The vote is a major step in a long push to make oral contraception obtainable over the counter in the United States. “I think this represents a landmark in our history of … [Read more…]
Preston North End Community and Education Trust [PNECET] is delighted to announce a new partnership with Places Gym Preston in Bamber Bridge, which will benefit participants on the Weight Management programme. The Weight Management programme aims to halt the continued rise in unhealthy weight prevalence in adults and reverse that trend. The service consists … [Read more…]
On Sunday the Upper Murray Historical Society conducted a Corryong Pioneer Cemetery Walk, the first since 2018. The society was well-pleased with the community support with attendance estimated in the high 40s. Six early pioneers were remembered on the walk. The first grave visited was that of Elizabeth Playle, one of the founding members of … [Read more…]
JASON WILDE For the State Journal GREEN BAY — Jordan Love spent a good portion of his Wednesday afternoon talking about — and being asked about — confidence. It stood to reason, of course, that such questions would come. The newly minted Green Bay Packers starting quarterback has ascended to that role — and all … [Read more…]
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the highly-rated prospects from the NFL Draft and where they landed. However, there hasn’t been much said about the players who didn’t hear their names called, but have now been signed as undrafted free agents. These players still have a chance to make their mark on the … [Read more…]