Panjim: The G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting held here on June 21 “reaffirmed” the importance of working towards full recovery of tourism from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also advancing the role of tourism in accelerating implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achievement of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). … [Read more…]
A moisture-laden northwest cloudband could soak around half of Australia next week, with parts of the Red Centre possibly in line for several months’ worth of rain in a matter of days. June is typically one of the driest months of the year in central and northwestern Australia. However, rain can fall over Australia’s deserts … [Read more…]
Aussies looking to take a break, but on a budget, are in luck thanks to Jetstar’s latest sale. The budget airline’s Friday Frenzy Sale has slashed the price of airfares from Sydney to seven different destinations, with flights on offer for less than $100. Travellers can fly from Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) one-way from … [Read more…]
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday that a debris field found approximately 1,600 feet from the Titanic wreckage was from a submersible’s catastrophic implosion that killed all five men aboard. The discovery effectively concluded a search for the missing Titan submersible that lost contact with its surface ship roughly an hour and 45 minutes after … [Read more…]
Geelong are anxiously waiting for an update on Jeremy Cameron’s health but are hopeful the star forward has avoided serious injury after he was knocked out in the win over Melbourne. Cameron was taken from the field on a stretcher and sent to hospital for further assessment after an accidental collision with teammate Gary Rohan … [Read more…]
Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina, with wetland area suggested for conservation zoning on right. Photo David Lowe. Yesterday Ballina Shire Council decided not to apply a Conservation Zone to the contentious flood-prone land adjoining Burns Point Ferry Road, in West Ballina, which GemLife is seeking to develop for housing. The meeting opened with depositions … [Read more…]
Debris Field from Submersible’s Implosion Found Near Titanic Wreckage The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday that a debris field found approximately 1,600 feet from the Titanic wreckage was from a submersible’s catastrophic implosion that killed all five men aboard. The discovery effectively concluded a search for the missing Titan submersible that lost contact with its surface … [Read more…]
Cathay Pacific’s international airport lounge network is on the rebound, much like the airline itself, and for the first time in five years Cathay will be cutting the ribbon on an all-new lounge. But unlike its many siblings, this lounge will be at the ferry terminal of Shekou, a port city of Shenzhen where fast … [Read more…]
North Junior ‘A’ Hurling League Nenagh Eire Og were the first team to book a place in this years North Junior ‘A’ Hurling League final after an exciting 0-31 to 3-18 win over Ballinahinch in Shalee last Friday evening. Eire Og enjoyed a 0-14 to 1-9 half time lead but Ballinahinch made a bright start … [Read more…]
The City Council voted unanimously in a special meeting Thursday afternoon, July 18, to contract with a consulting firm that will be tasked with providing the city information on San Clemente’s demographics before moving forward with a proposal to transition the town to a by-district voting model. The approval of the $60,000 contract with the … [Read more…]