A memorial service with wreath laying for those who fell in the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign took place in Canberra this week. Many officials were present at the memorial service, which was conducted by the Archiepiscopal Vicar of Canberra Bishop Bartholomew of Charioupolis. Les Cook (centre). All photos provided by the Greek … [Read more…]
The future for public servants overseeing massive NQ water projects is up in the air. See why. However, Water and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the national body in Canberra can handle the work. The North Queensland Water Infrastructure Authority was established under the Coalition government in 2019 to co-ordinate the Hughenden Irrigation, Hells Gates … [Read more…]
It was a frenetic finale to the 2023 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale this afternoon when a pair of Frankel colts were sold for $925,000 and $725,000 respectively. After prolonged bidding battles, both colts were knocked down to the bid of Sam Fairgray of Yulong Investments. The $925,000 sale topping colt, from the unraced mare … [Read more…]
A gift exchange is a tradition that has always been an important part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The tradition shows respect to the receiver as well as to their family and ancestors. In Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Brisbane Lions will gift Gold Coast with a didgeridoo created by ex-Lions, Hawks player … [Read more…]
From crooners to chocolates and all things in between, the Hunter region is dishing up some tasty activities over the next month. What suits your tastebuds? Maitland Taste Where: The Levee, Maitland When: 19 – 21 May Cost: Free Maitland Taste is expected to bring the community together to celebrate the sensational food, wine and … [Read more…]
If you drive up and down the east coast of Australia, you’ll find the retro revival of old motels shows no sign of slowing down. You could put it down to the economy – motels are generally more affordable than hotels. Or perhaps our enduring love of roadtrips is what has created the demand. Whatever … [Read more…]
By Jade Hobman For Daily Mail Australia 06:52 19 May 2023, updated 07:05 19 May 2023 Laptop caught fire at school at Oxenford on Gold Coast, Qld Two taken to Gold Coast Hospital as precautionary measure Two people have been hospitalised after a laptop battery caught on fire at a school in Oxenford on the … [Read more…]
The Gold Coast Suns have made some significant changes to their Board of Directors with some notable names included. Former player Kurt Tippett will join the board after beginning career in property and business development in the Gold Coast region. After being drafted in 2008, Tippett played 178 games for the Crows and the Swans. … [Read more…]
Tight market squeezes out would-be Gold Coast businesses and investors Severe shortage, with less than seven months supply available in Yatala Gold Coast population growth identified as a key factor for industrial market strength Surging demand and a growing population are just some factors driving the Gold Coast’s industrial market, according to the latest from … [Read more…]
Party Status: Safe LNP/Liberal 10.6% Date Yet to be announced. Writs instructing the Australian Electoral Commission to conduct a by-election are issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The writ names the date though it has become practice in recent years for the Speaker to name the date ahead of formally issuing the … [Read more…]