Government to launch ACCC inquiry into supermarket prices: Albanese, Chalmers, Leigh
The Albanese Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate pricing and competition in the supermarket sector to ensure Australians are paying a fair price for their groceries. We understand that Australians are under the pump and the cost of groceries is among the biggest concern for many.
58 new intern doctors commencing
Darling Downs Health hospitals will have 58 medical interns begin this month, marking the largest cohort of interns that have started since the program commenced. The 12-month graduate program will see the medical interns experience the demands of urban, rural and remote medicine.
Carnival of Flowers breaks records
Statistics from Tourism and Events Queensland unveil a fresh milestone for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in total attendance, with a record-breaking figure of 417,517 - an impressive 14 per cent surge compared to the 2022 results.
Massive community effort results in film success
Narrandera film production When the House Is Empty has wrapped up another shoot in Narrandera in January and has reached the final stages of filming. It was a busy start to the year for all those involved in the upcoming locally made film with all the cast and crew members gathered in Narrandera earlier this month for a week of filming.
Spend Australia Day in Narrandera Shire
On Australia Day, all around this great land, we reflect on our history, its highs, and its lows ... Narrandera Shire is hosting a variety of events and activities this Australia Day ... Join staff from Lake Talbot Tourist Park at Lake Talbot boat ramp for free kayaking in the lake’s kayak area.
RIC loans variable interest rate change from 1 February 2024: RIC
Australian Government farm business lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) announced the variable interest rate on all concessional farm business loans including AgriStarter, Farm Investment, Drought, and AgBiz Drought, will increase by 47 basis points to 4.99 per cent effective from 1 February 2024. The Plantation Loan will increase to 4.54 per cent.
Sea to plate dining is a catch at Gippsland Lakes: Tierney
Bullock Island’s new café will add to the charm of the Gippsland Lakes and draw new visitors to the area ... Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney joined representatives from the Lakes Entrance Fishermen Limited (LEFL) at the brand new café at Lakes Entrance, offering spectacular water views as diners enjoy their locally sourced meal.
Katters launch attack on Government’s Swiss Rollover at Mount Isa Mine: KAP
The State Government has been put on notice over its special treatment towards a large multinational mining company accused of destroying North Queensland’s minerals industry by Katter’s Australian Party … Robbie Katter has called on the State government to abolish the Mount Isa Mining Act which gave Glencore favourable operating conditions...
The great fuel discrepancy
For years, the price of fuel in the Clarence Valley and parts of the Northern Rivers has been some of the most expensive in the state, with prices varying by almost 30 cents a litre between the Lower Clarence and Grafton, but there is something everyone can do to bring this issue into the spotlight of the federal government.
Karen New Year celebrated in Nhill
After months of planning by the Nhill Karen Community, our town really came to life on Saturday with the celebration of the Karen New Year. There were over 1,000 in attendance travelling from around Victoria and some even from interstate.
The Great Express wreck
John Williams. "Hang on, we are going to crash, look out", was the dramatic warning given to the driver of the second engine of the Adelaide-bound Express a few seconds before one of the biggest railway smashes in the history of Victoria. On the foggy night of September 7th 1951, Kaniva and Nhill fire brigades rushed to a reported train wreck involving two Expresses at Serviceton, just near the South Australian border.
Local projects in line for art awards
Three recent additions to Yorke Peninsula’s large-scale art scene have been nominated for the 2023 Australian Street Art Awards. Projects at water tanks in Minlacowie and Wool Bay, both completed in the first half of last year, are nominated for Best Mega Mural and Best Rural Art respectively.
Full throttle for low cost airline
Any conversation about the livability of Alice Springs will quickly hit on atrociously priced air fares making personal contact with loved ones interstate a nightmare. The touchdown of Bonza is bringing significant relief. But why can’t it fly to Sydney?
Government rejects compensation offer, betrays cattle industry: NFF
The Federal Government has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action over the unlawful closure of the live cattle export trade in 2011. NFF Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas, said the Government had ignored an opportunity to address years of financial and emotional pain, and allow claimants to put the saga behind them once and for all.
A new year – lots to look forward to!
Chris Johnston. 2023 was a fantastic year for the Hub: so many highlights it’s hard to choose ... First up this year is our Instrument Makers Gallery, a special event in partnership with Newstead Live.
Blast from the past – Tarrangower Tower advances Maldon
Australia Day, 26 January 2024, is the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tower on the Mount. To mark this significant event, the Maldon Museum currently has a special exhibition on display, which includes interesting photos and maps.
Housing organisation to exhibit cultural and climate appropriate home journey
Wilya Ajjul Janta (we all stand strong together), is a Wumpurrarni housing organisation with its roots in Tennant Creek ... the Papulu-ku Nyinjjiki Junkurrakur Exhibition (seeing houses in Tennant Creek) ... will showcase the models that our founders and architects have designed together ...
Infighting over renewables rush: “Mallee farmers are not pawns”
Regional communities must not become collateral damage as Federal and Victorian Labor fight over their reckless renewables rush, Member for Mallee Anne Webster warns. The Albanese Labor Government last week blocked the Allan Labor Government’s plan to build a plant to assemble wind turbines for offshore wind farms, while Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio accused the Federal Government of sitting back and making the states do all the work in the energy transition.
The risks of lithium battery powered devices such as electric vehicles, e-bikes and e-scooters and small home devices for Strata communities: OCN
The increase in popularity of lithium-ion battery powered devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters and small home devices has some far reaching implications for managing fire risk in strata communities ... Owners Corporation Network is holding a webinar on 15 February ...
Cunnamulla Hot Springs and River Walk experience
An exciting day in Cunnamulla ... for the Paroo Shire Council and community with the official opening of the Cunnamulla Hot Springs & River Walk Project ... It will become part of the Shire’s newly formed Hot Springs Trail.
Australian agricultural trade logistics to face headwinds from escalating Red Sea tensions – Rabobank
Trade logistics are set to become increasingly challenging for Australia’s agricultural sector with the escalating tensions in the Red Sea disrupting global trade, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. However, there are also potential upsides for the nation’s wheat and barley exports, the bank said.
Better energy consultation vital say farmers: NSW Farmers Association
Farmers are backing calls for the Federal Government to review community engagement on renewable energy projects to ensure smarter, safer and more sustainable solutions to power the nation ... “To date, many farmers have had a very disappointing experience with the community consultation – or lack thereof – around the transmission lines set to run through their properties," Ms Bowman said.
