Michelle Chate, Warrigal volunteer coordinator; Jenni Hutchins, Warrigal CEO (holding image of Warrigal’s founder, the late Norm Rowland); Jan Elliott, Norm Rowland Award recipient and Kim Bradshaw, GM Warrigal Stirling. Picture supplied With National Volunteer Week upon us, it is the perfect time to turn our attention to the remarkable volunteers who form the heart … [Read more…]
Story Links ORLANDO, Fla. – TCNJ fifth-year standout Matthew Michibata conceded a pair of marathon matches at the NCAA Division III individual championships on Thursday, one in singles and another alongside first-year partner Harrison Maitland-Carter in doubles. Michibata was dealt a daunting draw in the singles championship, matched up with fifth-seeded Advik Mareedu … [Read more…]
QT GOLD COAST QT Gold Coast relives the past in the middle of Surfers Paradise. For a slick hotel within Surfers Paradise, QT Gold Coast manages to make guests feel like they’ve slipped back in time 50 years or so. There’s an old VW Kombi by the front door, 1950s-era wooden malibu surfboards and old … [Read more…]
The future USS Canberra (LCS 30) will join the U.S. Navy active fleet on July 22 with the U.S. Navy’s first international commissioning ceremony at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia. Canberra is the first U.S. Navy warship to be commissioned in an allied country. It is the second U.S. … [Read more…]
Need clothes for a job interview, funeral, court, or another important event but can’t afford them? An op shop about to celebrate its one-year anniversary at its Franklin Street location helps Canberrans become their best dressed selves. People who are down on their luck walk in to Communities at Work’s Best Dressed store and walk … [Read more…]
The Western Australian government has allocated land to four companies in its Maitland Strategic Industrial Area, to develop allegedly ‘green’ hydrogen and ammonia projects. The companies to get a slice of the action are Fortescue Future Industries, Hexagon Energy Materials, Yara International, and Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers. A joint statement by deputy premier and minister … [Read more…]
Skywhale’s passport has more stamps on it than most of ours (thank you, Covid) and she has just returned home from a two-year-long, nationwide tour from Albury to Alice Springs. Since her launch during Canberra’s centenary in 2013, Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale has featured at the Trans Art Tokyo festival, Ireland’s Galway Arts Festival and the … [Read more…]
In Round 12 of the NSW Cup the Raiders are set to host the Sea Eagles on the main stage at GIO Stadium Canberra, while the Jersey Flegg side hits the road to take on the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium in Sydney. NSW Cup The Raiders NSW Cup side will be looking to continue their … [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 deputy, … [Read more…]
This week, from the 15th-21st May, is National Volunteer Week. This annual event recognises and celebrates the work of volunteers right across the country. For our sport, rugby league, we acknowledge the hundreds of volunteers that help deliver our code from the grassroots to the elite level across the Capital Region. Volunteers are the backbone … [Read more…]