From 1h ago Australia is working with its global allies and keeping an eye on Russia following extraordinary scenes involving a mercenary group crucial to its war against Ukraine. The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, said on Sunday that “Australia is closely monitoring developments in Russia”. The security situation is evolving and we are working … [Read more…]
We’re just days away from Summer, and we’ll all be looking for fun activities to keep our kids busy. How about a day trip to one of Louisiana’s great lakes to get a little swimming in? Best Lakes for Swimming in Louisiana This Summer We’ve got a lot of bodies of water in Louisiana. From … [Read more…]
Mr Gorey’s late father John established a leading Beef Shorthorn cattle stud at Yambah Station in the 1960s. The “great” result achieved for Yambah Station (according to one rural agent) comes despite beef cattle prices halving since hitting a record of over $11 per kg in January last year. Adding to this, the Australian Farmland … [Read more…]
Someone will read this story and immediately go searching for that old iPhone they’ve been holding on to for a few years “in case it’s worth something one day.” This day may have come for you. A 2007 first-generation iPhone just sold at auction on Sunday for an incredible $63,356. That exceeded the $50,000 experts … [Read more…]
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar (JQ) has resumed two of its seasonal services, both visiting the state of Queensland. Brisbane to Uluru / Ayres Rock was first, followed quickly by Newcastle to tropical North Queensland, Cairns. The resumption of these services, which run until October, will add over 100 flights to its network. Both flights will … [Read more…]
Will a day come on which the sins of man will be forgiven and the midden of the earth returned to beauty? I. Whether History Is One Tapestry…. The first paragraph in the conclusion to Thornton Wilder’s The Eighth Day reads as follows: This is a history. But there is only one history. It began … [Read more…]
This weekend, we take one final look back at June of 1953. What has changed in 70 years? A lot. What hasn’t changed so much? Also a lot. A vaccine against a scary illness — not COVID 19, but Polio — was making headlines, and the public seemed eager to get their hands on a … [Read more…]
David Fincher’s 2007 film Zodiac has been acclaimed by critics, with it boasting a 90 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a top five ranking on The Hollywood Reporter‘s list of the best 50 movies of the 21st century so far. But there were still some people who were disappointed by the movie’s lack … [Read more…]
All-Ireland SHC quarter-final Galway 1-20Tipperary 1-18 Stephen Barry reports from TUS Gaelic Grounds AN ALL-IRELAND quarter-final lacking in quality, but Galway won’t care. The Tribesman showed the greater edge to grind out their own slice of history with a third consecutive championship win over Tipperary to send them into a semi-final rematch with Limerick. Galway … [Read more…]
As the curtains draw to a close on the prestigious Royal Ascot event, anticipation is at its peak for the final day of thrilling horse racing. The past four days have witnessed the remarkable performance of Betfair ambassador Ryan Moore With an impressive tally of five wins already under his belt, Moore is set to … [Read more…]