Bundaberg Skindivers Club members Ben Wilson, Brett Gamlin, Tom Walsh, James Rossiter, Tom Stevenson and Patrick Bond test out some of their new equipment thanks to a Council grant. Photo: Jed Phelps The Bundaberg Skindivers Club has been able to sink some money into new equipment thanks to funding from a Bundaberg Regional Council Community … [Read more…]
THE Homelands Tour, a travelling roadshow of multimedia, digital art, visual art, short films and a performing arts showcase, comes to Coffs Harbour in celebration of Refugee Week (18-24 June 2023). The tour is curated to raise awareness and understanding of refugee experiences through arts. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it … [Read more…]
Dark/Light Mode (19/06/23) Sabre has signed an agreement with iCoupon, a digital vouchering platform, to enable its airline customers to enhance the passenger and crew experience during flight disruptions. Using iCoupon technology, airlines can turn passenger and staff boarding passes into vouchers that can be immediately redeemed at airport restaurants and retailers. “Sabre has deep … [Read more…]
A flight from Auckland to Tokyo had to turn back due to damage to its windscreen on Monday morning. Air New Zealand said flight NZ99 had to return to Auckland due to “damage incurred to the outer layer of the windscreen”. The airline said its aircraft have windows made up of multiple layers to withstand … [Read more…]
Posted in: Avengers, Comics, Marvel Comics | Tagged: avengers, Kang, marvel, Timeless, tribulataion events Kang’s Timeless books have given readers glimpses and spoilers ahead. Last year’s showed signs of what only just going down in the upcoming Hellfire Gala. And so Avengers #2 out this week, sees Kang doing something similar to Captain Marvel. Because … [Read more…]
Boambee RFS Deputy Captain and Treasurer David Jones accepted a cheque from Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club, presented by chairman Paul Covington. BOAMBEE Rural Fire Service (RFS) has received a cheque for $3,500 from Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club from profits raised through its weekly seafood raffles. The funds will go towards the cost of … [Read more…]
Dark/Light Mode (19/06/23) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada used the first day of the Paris Air Show to announce the launch of the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G with combined purchase agreements and letters of intent totaling 45 aircraft. The Classic 300-G is the fifth generation of the Twin Otter aircraft, joining the current Series … [Read more…]
A large ‘problem’ crocodile targeted for removal from the Fitzroy River is yet to be caught, with a potential sighting of the large reptile reported in recent days. Wildlife officers have targeted a crocodile for removal in the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton. It is more than 2m in length and located in the Pink Lily … [Read more…]
Disney’s Pixar has revealed its first-ever non-binary character who features in the studio’s latest film Elemental. Set in a city where water, fire, air and land residents live, the moving story is all about “a fiery young woman,” called Ember and a “go-with-the-flow guy” called Wade who discover “something elemental: how much they actually have … [Read more…]
Council has identified the need to develop a masterplan for Nielson Park to ensure its future development aligns with the community’s needs and aspirations. Residents are encouraged to have a say on an exciting masterplan for Nielson Park that aims to better facilitate and reinvigorate the popular area. The Bargara location is a beloved spot … [Read more…]