Shirts buttoned, ties straightened, helmets strapped, and The Distinguished Gentleman’s (DGR) Ride starts, hitting the streets in towns and cities across the world to raise funds for the Movember Foundation. On Sunday 21 May, classic and vintage-styled motorbikes with dapper lads and ladies atop will be seen cruising Canberra streets. DGR was born in Sydney … [Read more…]
The ACT government has sought up to $2 billion from “Middle East” sources to pay for more tram lines. “The tram is not just some harmless ‘virtue signalling’ by the Labor-Greens team that has governed Canberra for almost a generation… It is an irresponsible, outlandishly expensive absurdity,” writes “The Gadfly” columnist ROBERT MACKLIN. The ABC … [Read more…]
Nothing says claret like “long, wicked afternoons in a four-poster bed. It’s not a wine, it’s a life, right there in the glass.” Wine writer RICHARD CALVER expected to start his evening at the top of the cabernet sauvignon range, but ended up somewhere quite different. OFTEN you start out on a particular path and it … [Read more…]
Wednesday May 17, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Rates start to sting business but staff still the big issue A shot in the dark (in the park) leaves man facing attempted murder charge ‘High profile’ rape accused back in court, but faces another delay Workers getting more pay but inflation leaving them further behind ‘It’s a soap … [Read more…]
Gold Coast Airport (GCA) in Australia plans to recruit five new therapy dogs and nine human volunteers in May and June 2023 This onboarding initiative will enable the airport to have one dog operating each day. The recruitment drive was announced at the airport’s volunteer celebration breakfast, where three airport ambassadors – Linda Cameron, Deborah … [Read more…]
Thales Australia has welcomed the announcement today by the Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy of a $160 million contract to build new Bushmaster Protected Vehicles (pictured) for the Australian Army. The contract for the new Bushmasters was signed at Thales Australia’s Bendigo facility today in the presence of Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters who … [Read more…]
The Swedes won Eurovision and now they’ve claimed best lawn thanks to an innovative robotic lawnmower (the latest creation by Husqvarna, imaginatively dubbed “Husky”), which was launched at the Embassy of Sweden in Yarralumla today. The media launch rolled out 16,000 square metres of manicured lawn, rather than a red carpet, to show off this … [Read more…]
After half a century of performing, Vince Jones has earned his title as one of Australia’s most renowned jazz musicians. The vocalist brings his band for an intimate show at Tallagandra Hill Winery on Sunday 21 May. CW caught up with Mr Jones ahead of the show to discuss passions, music and longevity. 1. What … [Read more…]
West Coast have continued to be mocked by angry fans on their own social media posts after trying to spin their most recent loss in a positive light. Gold Coast thumped the Eagles by 70-points at Optus Stadium on Friday night, marking their seventh consecutive loss and the Sun’s biggest-ever win away from Queensland. The … [Read more…]
“Why should I stay silent? They’ve been trying to shut me up from day one. This way I’ll finally be heard.” On the 20th of November 1995 the BBC broadcast an interview between Princess Diana and Martin Bashir. It was watched by hundreds of millions worldwide. But now, it is said, the interview has no … [Read more…]