Israeli commandos backed by a military helicopter killed three Palestinians, including a teenager, and wounded at least 29 others during a fierce clash in the occupied West Bank, local gunmen and medical officials said. Israel’s military said it had launched the raid on Jenin to detain Palestinians suspected of attacks and that troops had exchanged … [Read more…]
A judge has hit out at the notion of a man in emotional turmoil relieving his anguish by sexually assaulting an innocent and vulnerable young woman. Judge Liz Gaynor made the remarks in a pre-sentence hearing for Abdouslam Alsharif, whose own lawyer described his conduct as disgraceful, predatory and grievously unconscionable. The father of five … [Read more…]
Local Mums At The Table groups in Victoria, New South Wales, Australia, and in Invercargill, New Zealand, organized special Mother’s Day events on May 13 to connect with mothers in their community. Forty community mothers and their families attended the events held at Warragul Seventh-day Adventist Church in Victoria and 3am Ryde Adventist Church in … [Read more…]
Much more than a pit stop on the way to Margaret River, Dunsborough has to be one of our fave getaways in the south west. Located about three hours from Perth, smack bang in between Busselton and Margaret River, the chic coastal town is flanked by world class beaches and stunning nature trails, not to mention … [Read more…]
Hundred’s gathered in Broome last weekend to watch the region’s best netball teams go head-to-head in this year’s North West Championships, with Karratha reclaiming their title and bringing home gold from the competition. Taking place at the Broome Recreational and Aquatic Centre on June 16-18, more than 300 players and coaches from eight towns as … [Read more…]
Melbourne midfield star Clayton Oliver could be ruled in or out of Thursday’s blockbuster clash with Geelong as soon as Tuesday but is no certainty to return from injury. Demons coach Simon Goodwin revealed the no-risk approach as he confirmed his team would travel to Geelong on Wednesday and train on the Cats’ home ground … [Read more…]
Published on 19 June 2023 Alan Clark is a local expert when it comes to unearthing and chronicling the captivating past of the Shoalhaven region. So, if you’re up for an adventure through time, grab one of Alan Clark’s books at Shoalhaven Libraries and get ready to be amazed. Alan Clark is your go-to writer … [Read more…]
AgShows NSW, the peak body representing the 192 agricultural shows in New South Wales, has announced Bribbaree Show Society as the winner of the statewide Resilience Award. Arguably one of the smallest towns to still hold an annual show, last year’s Bribbaree Show was a resounding success. “A whole new executive committee started in early March 2020 … [Read more…]
An elderly man is dead after he was allegedly assaulted while on a morning walk in the Queensland holiday town of Noosa Heads. Police say emergency crews located the 87-year-old unconscious with head injuries on a beachfront path at the northern end of Hastings Street on the tourist strip about 6am on Sunday. Bystanders tried … [Read more…]
In a recent study published in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, researchers report that high lipoprotein(a) levels were linked to repeated coronary heart disease events in older adults. Study: Lipoprotein(a) and the risk of recurrent coronary heart disease: the Dubbo Study. Image Credit: SUWIT NGAOKAEW / Shutterstock.com Background The lipoprotein(a) structure consists of a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) … [Read more…]