St Clare’s College… $20,000 for its Paddock-to-Plate Garden. SIX grassroots projects will share $155,000 in grants to deliver solutions that address climate change under the annual Community Zero Emissions Grants program. “We are in a climate crisis. Responding to this crisis requires action at all levels, and these grassroots grant-funded projects have the potential to … [Read more…]
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says a proposal to lift the working hours threshold for those on JobSeeker would allow them to earn more while putting less strain on the budget’s bottom line. The coalition has called for an increase of five to 10 hours to the time people on JobSeeker can work before their payment … [Read more…]
Pink cocaine (known colloquially as “tusi”) has turned up in Canberra for the first time and it has raised alarm bells for the cocktail of other drugs that it contains. Canberra’s free Health and Drug Checking Service, CanTEST, tested a sample of what was purchased as psychedelic drug 2C-B, but was found to be pink … [Read more…]
From stages around the world, flautist Ana de la Vega has been sharing her passion for classical music, and she now brings that passion to Canberra in her role as Artistic Director of the brand new Snow Concert Hall. The musician features in the inaugural event with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra on Saturday 20 May. … [Read more…]
A high scoring shootout is on the cards at Accor Stadium on Sunday as the Bulldogs and Titans look to bounce back after losses in Round 11. Both sides boast speed to burn out wide with the likes of Jacob Kiraz, Josh Addo-Carr and Paul Alamoti set to match motors with Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Phil Sami … [Read more…]
Golf: Birthday present for Bon Accord’s Clark Brechin with Maitland Shield success CalendarAn icon of a desk calendar.CancelAn icon of a circle with a diagonal line across.CaretAn icon of a block arrow pointing to the right.EmailAn icon of a paper envelope.FacebookAn icon of the Facebook “f” mark.GoogleAn icon of the Google “G” mark.Linked InAn icon … [Read more…]
The Gold Coast Suns are confident in regaining Ben Ainsworth and Ben Long for Round 10’s clash against Brisbane, hoping to claim their fifth win of the season. Ainsworth has missed Gold Coast’s last two matches after suffering a corked quad, but will be available for selection for the Q Clash after recovering well. The … [Read more…]
Western Force fullback Chase Tiatia predicts his team will blow the Brumbies off the park in Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific clash at HBF Park. The Force (4-7) moved into eighth spot with a crushing 34-14 triumph over Fijian Drua last Friday, making it a perfect four-from-four wins at home this season. The second-placed Brumbies … [Read more…]
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock says he would be shocked if Rugby Australia doesn’t endorse the ‘yes’ campaign before the Indigenous Voice referendum, rubbishing claims that politics shouldn’t play a part in sport. Reports suggest RA has been pressured by their Super Rugby Pacific clubs to not take a formal position on the voice, with … [Read more…]
640 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara DERIVATIVES trader Andrew Killion has taken a big hit on the sale of his riverfront mansion, less than a year after splashing $13m to secure the Gold Coast trophy home with its own private nightclub. Property records show new owner Joyce Ng recently settled on her $11.35m purchase of the … [Read more…]