Dutch investment group Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production hub in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula valued at up to $30 billion, according to reports. The company’s Evergreen project aims to install 14 GW of solar and wind capacity and seven GW of electrolysis capacity – the equivalent of … [Read more…]
Share the post “Penske contracted to support Navy’s diesel engines” Defence yesterday signed a contract with Penske Australia to provide local-industry support for diesel-engine sustainment activities for the Royal Australian Navy. FILE PHOTO (April 2023): HMAS Anzac conducts officer of the watch manoeuvres with HMAS Perth as they transit north for a regional presence deployment … [Read more…]
A SHOPPER was left stunned when she was demanded to pay a £590 delivery fee after ordering a £40 desk from Ikea. The woman wanted the item sent to her home in Armidale, Australia. The shopper was slapped with a high shipping cost from her closest Ikea store in BrisbaneCredit: Google maps The woman took … [Read more…]
It will provide ongoing training and support for people who are interested in being a carer and provide support to carers when they have a foster child in their home. North-east region operations manager Eriona Shirokaj said Life Without Barriers had launched in the region because there was a real need for it. “Every child … [Read more…]
The week of celebration officially launched at St Edward’s Primary Tamworth on Monday morning, with staff from Catholic schools undertaking a day of professional learning on strategies for teaching literacy and numeracy. Pictures by Peter Hardin The Diocese of Armidale’s 24 New England schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week this week in the most Catholic … [Read more…]
Secondary students from 100 public schools in NSW have enjoyed a world-class performance with Kate Miller-Heidke in two concerts this week. The ‘In Concert’ series on May 22 and 23, presented by the NSW Department of Education, features Ms Miller-Heidke singing her original songs with the mass student choir, including ‘Zero Gravity’, her 2019 Eurovision … [Read more…]
They’ve also criticised the government for not funding infrastructure projects across the region. The budget was handed down on Tuesday, May 23, by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas. Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe said the budget had left the Shepparton bypass hanging by a finger. A sum of $1 million was listed to upgrade the Ford … [Read more…]
The New England Volunteer Awards for 2023 were presented on Thursday 18 May in the Armidale Council Chambers by Deputy Mayor Todd Redwood and Councillor Susan McMichael. The New England Regional Volunteer Awards have been aligned with criteria for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award 2023 run by The Centre for Volunteering to allow … [Read more…]
Share the post “I wanted to be the leader I struggled to find in my career” Lieutenant Commander Stephen Gaisford is the commanding officer of one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most frequently deployed vessels, HMAS Childers. CAPTION: Lieutenant-Commander Stephen Gaisford, Commanding Officer HMAS Childers. He falls back on the experience of a broad and … [Read more…]
Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia offer strong capital growth potential Queensland leads with 18 suburbs in the top 50 list Western Australia and South Australia also heavily represented with 12 and 10 suburbs Queensland tops the list of Australian suburbs that have the potential to deliver strong capital growth in 2024 according to a … [Read more…]