Singapore is no stranger to hosting inaugural events in the Olympic calendar, having hosted the first Youth Olympic Games Singapore 2010 some 13 years ago. And once again this week the city-state stood at the front of innovation for a new Olympic event, hosting the first in-person Olympic Esports Week including 10 finals in the … [Read more…]
David Kroman / The Seattle Times (TNS) SEATTLE — H. Gary Greene has taken hundreds of dives in underwater submersibles, including to depths greater than the north Atlantic Ocean floor where the Titanic — and now, the doomed Titan craft — rests. Among Greene’s excursions was a 2018 dive near San Juan Island that left … [Read more…]
Despite recent polling showing reduced support for the proposal, the federal government is on track to hold the referendum in the last quarter of 2023. “This is a very simple proposition to recognise Indigenous Australians in our Constitution, in our founding document, and it’s time that we did that,” Mr Albanese told Sky News on … [Read more…]
The SES issued flood and watch warnings on Sunday for both dams, one at Basket Range and the other at Hope Forest, both in the Adelaide Hills. A small number of property owners who could be impacted by the dam failures have been door knocked by SES personnel and informed of the situation. On Sunday … [Read more…]
Donating to charitable organizations like Goodwill is always a great idea. However, are there certain items you can’t donate? Yep, there certainly are… Things You Can’t Donate To Goodwill Cleaning out closets, spring cleaning around the house, or finally organizing and cleaning out the garage…to do all of these the right way requires getting rid … [Read more…]
Over 30% of Business Class seats in the Singapore Airlines fleet will be the 2018 RJ version by March 2024, as more Boeing 787-10s arrive and older 777-300ERs depart for pastures new. As part of its annual results statement in May each year, Singapore Airlines publishes its fleet development plan to investors, outlining the latest schedule … [Read more…]
THEY SAID IT: “We have just got to accept it and make the most of it, and try and be more competitive because it was unacceptable tonight. It was embarrassing.” – West Coast coach Adam Simpson reflects on a record-breaking defeat to Sydney as his struggling team reached a new low. PLAYER OF THE ROUND: … [Read more…]
Forgo your typical shoobie spots and hit these hidden gems recommended by folks who know best — the locals. There are so many unexpected things to do down the Shore — if you know where to look. Cory Hennessy at his family’s shop, Heritage Surf & Sport, in Ocean City. / Photography by Jeff Fusco … [Read more…]
SA’s State Emergency Service have issued a watch and act warning for residents of Hope Forest, a town of about 150 people 40km south of Adelaide. The dam is at a high risk of failure, the SASES said in a statement, and properties near the intersection of Bevan Road, Phillips Road and Verrall Road in the … [Read more…]
The SES issued flood and watch warnings on Sunday for both dams, one at Basket Range and the other at Hope Forest, both in the Adelaide Hills. A small number of property owners who could be impacted by the dam failures have been door knocked by SES personnel and informed of the situation. Residents are … [Read more…]