Warumungu elder Norman Frank-Jupurrurla and his family wanted to plug into abundant sunshine and make their home safer and more comfortable But the connection agreement meant access was denied to the solar credits than many Australians take for granted to help pay the bills. Indigenous-led charity Original Power stepped in and worked with the Australian … [Read more…]
Clubs in a local rugby league comp have paid tribute after a young dad died after he was tackled during a game on the weekend. Family and friends will celebrate the life of Queensland rugby league player Liam Hampson at a funeral service this afternoon. The 24-year-old was on holiday in Barcelona when he fell … [Read more…]
Folklore dancers in traditional dress, Puerto Vallarta. Picture Shuttestock This is branded content for Travelrite. If you have dreamed of exploring New Orleans, Central America and the Panama Canal but never done it, this fully escorted tour by sea and air could get you there. Join Travelrite and The Senior Newspaper aboard the Island Princess … [Read more…]
Accordion player Máirtín O’Connor brings his trio to Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday next( June 24) as one of the headline acts of the Connacht Fleadh and Festival, 2023 as part of the Ballina 2023 celebrations. The Festival takes place from June 23 to July 2, with the Fleadh competitions on July 1 and 2. … [Read more…]
MarketQuest.biz has added a new report titled Global Aircraft Chokes Market offers a crucial estimation of the market with future growth opportunities, development trends, and forecast 2029. The report provides the previous information and present condition of the market position. The report highlights an overview of the segments and sub-segmentations including the product types, applications, … [Read more…]
The Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF) is set to create up to 100 new manufacturing jobs and generate up to $35 million in the Northern Territory’s economy over the next three years. The $7.5 million dollar AMEF launched in 2021, with co-investment awarded to six projects in Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine so far – … [Read more…]
Here’s a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing over the past week. QUIRKY (from abroad) Emotional Joao celebrates feature win (Brazil) Even for the big guns who have been there and done that, some races mean more than the first-prize cheque. Check out the emotion here from … [Read more…]
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station at Ballina is boasting an impressive addition to its fleet, a $530-thousand-dollar Bushfire Tanker, designed to extinguish blazes safely and more efficiently. The Isuzu four-wheel-drive is designed to operate in rugged conditions, allowing firefighters to tackle everything from a truck blaze on the highways to bushfires threatening life … [Read more…]
Living off the grid may sound appealing to some, but before you unplug and check out, there are some things you need to know. Of primary importance, where do you “take care of business?” What does the law say about having an outhouse in Massachusetts? Can you lawfully dig an outhouse anywhere in New England? … [Read more…]
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has refused to answer questions about the secret taxpayer-funded payout to former police commissioner Jamie Chalker, including if her letter to Mr Chalker, in which she made factual mistakes, resulted in a larger payout than if the sacking followed proper processes. The latest questions follow testimony at last week’s Estimates hearings … [Read more…]