The Fair Work Commission wage panel is considering the ACTU’s claim for a record 7 per cent increase in minimum and award wages for 2.6 million workers. Menu prices to rise Restaurant and Catering Association chief executive Suresh Manickam, who has called for an increase of no more than 3 per cent, warned that the … [Read more…]
Hamilton chairman Allan Maitland has warned a section of supporters that “vile abusive comments” towards management and board members will not be tolerated by the club. Accies boss John Rankin claimed on Saturday that a fan had been “derogatory towards my wife and my children” at a time when the team trailed Alloa 3-0 on … [Read more…]
Vicki and Andrew Hill with the milestone Volvo FH16. A Hunter Valley transport operator has been handed the keys to the 75,000th Volvo to be built locally in Australia at the Wacol factory – a FH16 700. Hill’s Tankers has been buying Volvos since Andrew Hill’s parents Paul and Netta Hill started the business in … [Read more…]
The Canberra Raiders are pleased to announce the signings of Grace Kemp and Cheyelle Robins-Reti for the club’s inaugural NRLW season. Kemp and Robins-Reti have represented Australia and New Zealand respectively in Rugby Union and are both entering the NRLW competition for the first time in 2023. Kemp is an ACT Brumbies representative who debuted … [Read more…]
Wild footage has captured the moment police deployed a controversial pursuit tactic to take down two teens in an allegedly stolen car on the Gold Coast. Wild footage of two teenagers being chased by police on the Gold Coast, before a controversial police pursuit tactic is employed. Video: natstattooer/Instagram It is understood the incident occurred … [Read more…]
Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine in “Don Quixote” Another big week of arts events – dancing, singing, painting, drama and more – in HELEN MUSA’s “Artsweek” column. THE Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will stage a one-hour version of the ballet “Forest Song”, described as “a fairytale for adults and children”, to be followed by … [Read more…]
Jenni Rossi performing at the Nelson Bay Ladies Probus Club meeting. JENNI Rossi is a local entertainer who donates her time to many community groups in Port Stephens. From 26 May to 4 June, Jenni will take to the stage as part of the Maitland Musical Society’s performance of Little Women at the historic Maitland … [Read more…]
Social Eating House + Bar kitchen (Image: © 2022 Inside Gold Coast) Broadbeach has long been regarded as one of our wining, dining and shopping. With a number of ‘stayers’ boasting staunch followers for many moons, sprinkled with a hearty helping of shiny new eats and drinks players, nothing can dull the sparkle of this … [Read more…]
Hoisting the kidlets into the back of the car to grab a feed can be a varied experience. And by varied, we mean #traumatic. But not at these Surfers Paradise restaurants which are tried and tested by many-a-small person, with a double thumbs-up both from kids and therefore, parentals. Here’s our rundown on the glitter … [Read more…]
“Now we have completely rooted Canberra Hospital, what next?” wonders our restless Dear Leader* in one of his infrequent, though exclusive columns. RUNNING down a public hospital isn’t easy. It takes years of neglect and mismanagement to reach the depths that we have achieved in the ACT. “It’s time to replace the church’s conservative, narrow-minded … [Read more…]