Rapid Response RotaUnit installed behind a house in Lismore. Photo David Lowe. The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond have installed twelve portable units for flood affected people across the Northern Rivers, with another twelve about to be built. Rotary’s Col Lee spoke to The Echo in Ballina and Lismore about this ambitious project. He explained that … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered about the enigmatic sea dragons that dwell in the depths of the ocean? These captivating creatures capture our imaginations with their otherworldly appearances and fascinating behaviours. Prepare to embark on an underwater adventure as we uncover the mysterious world of sea dragons and learn how to spot them in their natural … [Read more…]
Tender Awarded To Price NT Enterprise Agency Supply and Delivery of two DJI Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems KERLUNA PTY. LTD. $ 61,306.00 yes Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services Darwin and Alice Springs Region – Replacement Plotters for Geospatial Services EMERGE IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD $ 25,831.84 yes Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics … [Read more…]
At present, the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (RAB Act) and the regulatory and compliance provisions of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act) apply only to class 2 (multi-unit residential) buildings. The Building Legislation Amendment (Building Classes) Regulation 2023, published on 24 February 2023, extends the RAB Act and the … [Read more…]
An absolutely glorious winters day of perfect north coast sunshine greeted music lovers to one of the very best Aussie lineups to be gathered in one afternoon while punters enjoyed a classic pub feed and cold beverage overlooking the Ballina River. Sweetie opened the proceedings with an energetic set of punk rock’n’roll, then blending into … [Read more…]
Dallas Invents is a weekly look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth, as well as the development of emerging markets and talent attraction. By tracking both … [Read more…]
William “Bill” Holbert Cecil, 88, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Rita, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bill was born in Cecilia on May 3, 1935. He grew up in Cecilia, on a farm his family had owned for generations. During the Great Depression, his … [Read more…]
Published on 22 June 2023 Community input is being sought to help guide the future of one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Hunter Region. Morisset is tipped to become home to an extra 12,000-plus residents within 20 years, prompting Lake Macquarie City Council to create a discussion paper outlining a vision for the … [Read more…]
Both Di and Colin have received OAMs, Di for her community service and Colin for his work in palliative care. Photo Ashley Cleaver/Cleaver Studios. Picture Supplied A MIXED-SEX school with a strong Christian ethic was Colin and Diana’s vision for Manning Valley Anglican College. The Roses have a long-term involvement with the college. “I was … [Read more…]
From drones locating koalas hidden in treetops to recording little penguin acoustics and night-time movements on film, Flinders University researchers have shown the importance of technologies such as cameras and AI to help conservation efforts. The animal behaviour experts, led by Dr Diane Colombelli-Négrel, have studied the heart-rate and responses of captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) … [Read more…]