( AfDB) – Esther Mukantwali of Rwangara Village in Bugesera District, about 18 km south of Rwanda’s capital Kigali, used to wake up at 3 in the morning to trek for an hour to fetch water from a swamp. The story is the same for 18-year-old Umuhoza Francine, who lives four km further in Nyagatovu … [Read more…]
Western Victorian MP Bev McArthur has been rebuked by her party leader for “hurtful” commentary about First Nations People. Responding to the Upper House MP’s remarks that Indigenous people should say “thank you” for the benefits brought by colonisation, John Pesutto said he didn’t accept her comments. Ms McArthur recently issued media releases and wrote … [Read more…]
Tim Lamacraft / 23 May 2023 The City of Greater Geelong is weighing up major changes to the way it marks January 26. Councillors will vote tonight on a series of recommendations to radically alter the city’s historic approach to the national day, including a proposal to cease calling it ‘Australia Day.’ Further recommendations include … [Read more…]
Tim Lamacraft / 23 May 2023 Geelong council will be keeping a close eye on this afternoon’s state budget with its wishlist in hand. Transport and infrastructure projects top the city’s list including a push for a commuter connection between Lara and Avalon Airport and a review of the Geelong bus network. Implementation of the Central … [Read more…]
19 May 2023 Buddha’s tips for Round 10 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Sir Doug Nicholls Round is a highlight of the AFL calendar and one that allows the football industry the opportunity to celebrate, acknowledge and thank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, volunteers, administrators, umpires and fans, past and present for their contributions … [Read more…]
The City of Greater Gelong has doubled down on claims the body in charge of local libraries has options ‘they are choosing not to take up’. A funding shortfall and an increase in services are expected of the Geelong Regional Libraries (GRLC), a council funded corporation dedicated to running libraries across Geelong and the Surf Coast. … [Read more…]