Prof David Lindenmayer. Photo: James Walsh/ANU THE Victorian government’s announcement on Tuesday that it will exit native forest logging in 2024, six years ahead of what it had previously planned, is a major win for the climate and economy, leading forestry ecology researcher Prof David Lindenmayer. “This early exit is good, not only for forests … [Read more…]
Three-time group 1 winner Forbidden Love became the equal third-most expensive mare ever sold in Australia when realizing AU$4.1 million (US$2,724,848, AU$1=US$0.6646) during what was an explosive AU$50 million opening session at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale May 23. Three further mares—Surround Stakes (G1) winner Sunshine In Paris, Snapdancer, and mare-in-foal Piping Hot—each sold … [Read more…]
The National Arboretum will host a showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, food, and entertainment on Reconciliation Day, Monday 29 May. A free family-friendly event showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, food, music and entertainment will be held at the National Arboretum Canberra to mark Reconciliation Day on Monday, 29 May. Part … [Read more…]
A Queensland mum has died suddenly in Hawaii while in the US state with her two daughters for a cheerleading competition. Crowdfunding efforts are underway to bring home the body of Gold Coast woman Stacy Foley and support her daughters. “What started out as a trip of a lifetime for one of our ZACS families … [Read more…]
Hugh Selby. “CityNews” legal columnist and former barrister HUGH SELBY is commentating regularly on the Sofronoff Inquiry’s public hearings, focusing upon the advocacy and witness performances. The Board of Inquiry, led by Commissioner Walter Sofronoff KC, a former president of the Queensland Court of Appeal, was established by the ACT government in December to examine … [Read more…]
A Brisbane Lions investigation has failed to identify a supporter who racially abused Gold Coast Suns defender Mac Andrew in Saturday night’s QClash at the Gabba. The verbal abuse of Andrew, who was born in Egypt to South Sudanese parents, was made public on social media on Sunday by a concerned Lions member who called … [Read more…]
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Haldimand council met in committee on May 2. Here are some highlights. PORT MAITLAND CAMERA, BYLAW ENFORCEMENT HERE FOR SUMMER Victoria Day weekend has arrived and, with it, new summer bylaw enforcement recruits who will patrol various county hot spots, including Port Maitland until Labour Day. The county was needing consistent internet and, with fibre … [Read more…]
Dakota Gold Corp. Provides Exploration Update for the Maitland Gold Project Lead, South Dakota–(Newsfile Corp. – May 23, 2023) – Dakota Gold Corp. (NYSE American: DC) (“Dakota Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an exploration update for its Maitland Gold Project (“Maitland Gold” or “Maitland”). Maitland is contiguous with the +40-million-ounce historic Homestake … [Read more…]
A day before the Gold Coast suffered yet another second-half capitulation, Toby Sexton was making an emphatic comeback from a fractured wrist to push his case for an NRL recall. The 22-year-old was playing his first game since his Easter Sunday heroics inspired a come-from-behind Titans triumph over the St. George-Illawarra Dragons; spearheading Tweed to … [Read more…]
Pat Hutton’s elegant red and black 21st birthday dress A COMMUNITY exhibition of objects and stories from Canberra senior citizens went on show for just four hours on Tuesday at Greenway Views by LDK. At an opening event in the late morning, Pip McNaught, curator of the show, “Important to Me: Objects and Stories”, told … [Read more…]