This weekend the state council of the Victorian Liberal party meets in Bendigo. What a jolly gathering it will be. One group of the delegates will be fawning over the leadership for the decisive handling of the Deeming issue. Another will be there with their baseball bats, waiting for the opportunity to bash the people … [Read more…]
A nature-based waterpark, hotel or tourism precinct are three common ways to turn an old mine into a tourism attraction, but a study has found having a reliable income stream to support the new life is critical. Professor Kirsten Holmes from Curtin University spoke to the 2023 WA Regional Tourism Conference on Tuesday about the … [Read more…]
Senator Anthony Chisholm, Dr Brad Murphy and Bundaberg MP Tom Smith. Picture: TAHLIA FACER By Tahlia Facer Bundaberg GP and practice owner Dr Brad Murphy has welcomed the Federal Government’s tripling of the Medicare subsidy which is set to encourage better health outcomes for the region. Bundaberg MP Tom Smith and Senator Anthony Chisholm met … [Read more…]
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has announced that the Chair of the Berghofer Foundation, Toowoomba’s Clive Berghofer, has made a generous donation to help deliver its vital services across Queensland. RFDS (Queensland Section) Chair, Russell Postle, said Mr Berghofer’s gift of $10 million is a characteristically generous offering from someone who has … [Read more…]
Northern Pride will consider handing Pone Tongia a recall for the Hostplus Cup clash with Souths Logan despite Feao Tongia’s best performance since joining the club. NRL: After narrowly missing out to the Dolphins, the Brisbane Tigers have announced their bid to become the 18th team in the league. Feao was in hot form for … [Read more…]
The Western Bulldogs AFLW draftees have been handed their guernsey numbers ahead of the upcoming season eight. Having already taken to the field in the VFLW red, white and blue, Dominique Carruthers and Brianna McFarlane will continue in numbers 14 and 58 respectively. Canberran Maggie Gorham will wear the number 26. Carruthers said she had … [Read more…]
Our analyst is back for another week and has found some handy bets for you to follow. PORT ADELAIDE $2.20 v MELBOURNE $1.66 – Friday 7.50pm Adelaide Oval Port have been in magnificent form having won its past five matches but this is a different proposition to the teams they have been beating. Melbourne are also … [Read more…]
Jai Bharadwaj and Amit Sarawal Tuesday 23rd May is a usual working day for the almost 800,000-strong Indian Australian community, however, almost 21,000 have decided to take a mid-week furlough from the work schedule. They will be attending a grand welcome ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena Stadium. … [Read more…]
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis is set to return from injury in a huge boost for the Tigers in their blockbuster AFL clash with Essendon. Nankervis underwent ankle surgery last month and has been sidelined since round four. But the 28-year-old ruckman has been named to take on imposing Bombers duo Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips … [Read more…]
Adelaide key forward Taylor Walker will be rested for the Club’s Round 10 match against the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat on Saturday. Walker will join Riley Thilthorpe on the sidelines, after Senior Coach Matthew Nicks revealed on Wednesday the forward would be managed this weekend, as he battled knee soreness. Lachlan Gollant and Elliott Himmelberg … [Read more…]