Yes that’s right, you can be as charitable as Mother Theresa merely by doing something you would’ve already done, folks. But how is this possible, you ask? Well, Hurricane Head Brewing Co. is donating $1 from every case of their Thirst Breaking Lager sold to support Australian communities impacted by severe weather events. If you … [Read more…]
A tsunami watch on Australia’s Lord Howe Island was downgraded to a marine warning as authorities say the threat has largely passed following a massive undersea earthquake in the Pacific. People across the South Pacific – including in New Caledonia, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Zealand – were all told to avoid coastal areas due to … [Read more…]
Collingwood is dealing with question marks over the fitness of forwards Jack Ginnivan and Ash Johnson after the pair were both absent from main training on Thursday. The two Magpies were sent home from the club in the morning with flu-like symptoms as illness continues to frustrate the side. Key players Jordan De Goey, Darcy … [Read more…]
A woman has difficulty holding an umbrella from strong winds in rainy weather. Photo: 123RF Forecasters are warning of heavy rain and strong winds across the country this evening and through the weekend. The heavy rain warning for Gisborne has been lifted, but the upper South Island is still in for a drenching, as is … [Read more…]
A judge has described the murder of a Sydney TAFE worker by her on-off again boyfriend as a “great human tragedy”. James Hachem, 37, has been jailed for up to 24 years after he was found guilty of murdering 30-year-old Samah Baker in January 2019. “Her murder has caused a great loss, the extent and … [Read more…]
If you love history then here is your chance to actually own a piece of history. The Historic Washington Foundation will be having an auction and a lot of historic pieces of furniture and artifacts will be up for bidding. These items have been stored in the Livery Stable in Washington Arkansas. You might be wondering … [Read more…]
A car enthusiast who built an FX Holden then falsely sold it for $246,000 claiming as one of three original 1946 prototypes has had his jail sentence upheld. General Motors Holden sent three prototype vehicles to Australia from the US, becoming the foundation for FX Holdens produced in Australia. One of the rare cars is … [Read more…]
The three-part World of Heidi Horten at Christie’s in Geneva has broken the world record for the most expensive jewellery collection to feature at auction. Part one took place live on 8 May and featured 96 items, returning $US155.6 million ($AU234.5 million). Two days later the second portion returned $US42.4 million ($AU63.9 million). The … [Read more…]
A mix of more than 400 punters, writers, politicians, book lovers, supporters came together for the opening launch of the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival on Friday. WA Minister for Culture and the Arts David Alan Templeman MLA addressed the crowd and burst into song in the middle of his speech. The audience was … [Read more…]
A Queensland man has become a multi-millionaire after purchasing his first Oz Lotto entry. He was at work, taking a “smoko” break, when his colleague told him someone in Gladstone had won the jackpot prize in draw 1526. The Gladstone man checked his entry and discovered he had won one of the two Division One … [Read more…]