Expressions of interest are now open for beef, sheep and dairy farmers to apply for the latest round of the Geographe Soil Testing Program. The program provides South West farmers with soil testing for the whole farm, colour coded nutrient maps, soil and plant nutrition workshops, spring plant tissue testing and access to their chosen … [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…]
The Bulgari Laguna Blue, a pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond, has been sold for $US25.5 million ($AU37.9 million) at Sotheby’s Geneva. The diamond comfortably exceeded its pre-sale estimate after four minutes of frenzied bidding. It was the headline act of the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale which garnered $US85.4 ($AU128.7 million) in sales. … [Read more…]
Busselton Jetty Inc has partnered with Australian sustainability platform Everclime to assist the organisation in its transformation to a low-carbon and sustainable future. The partnership will leverage Everclimes end-to-end services from emissions assessment under the Climate Active framework through to activating via its app and sustainability platform. Everclime’s app promotes visitors to contribute to their … [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…]
Motorists are being warned to expect delays as a truck and bus crash sparks road closures northwest of Sydney. Live Traffic Sydney warned traffic is heavy in both directions on Hawkesbury Valley Way after a bus and garbage truck collided near Rum Corps Lane in Windsor about 6am Friday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Truck and … [Read more…]
The ACT’s top prosecutor has taken leave from the role after undergoing a week-long grilling over his handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold asked to take leave and the request was accepted, a spokeswoman for the territory government said on Thursday. Anthony Williamson, Mr Drumgold’s … [Read more…]
An elderly woman with dementia is fighting for life after she was tasered by police inside her aged care home. The 95-year-old woman is believed to have been found holding a knife at the Yallambee Lodge in Cooma, sparking a call to police before the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb … [Read more…]
A Queensland man, who gained notoriety earlier this year for cooking and eating a cane toad, has been arrested for allegedly intimidating a woman he was accused of stalking in a disturbing incident involving a horror movie mask. Ian Bartholomew was on bail for allegedly stalking his neighbour, and had been permitted by a court … [Read more…]
The Treasury of the United Kingdom has released data outlining how much money government departments spent on Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral. About 161.7 million pounds ($A303.5 million) was spent on the monarch’s funeral and related events, officials said on Thursday. After the country’s longest-reigning monarch died aged 96 on September 8, the UK entered 10 … [Read more…]