Feeling the love for Colin
Serena Kirby. A capacity crowd turned out at Rockcliffe Winery last weekend for a memorial concert for respected local musician Colin Reeves ... “Colin and I played music together for around 40 years and he had a real passion for classical guitar,"Colin's brother Michael said ... Michael’s son, Sam Reeves, is following in his uncle’s footsteps and is lead guitarist for Night Train who played at the tribute concert.
Parking, staff shortages make for holiday blues
Patricia Gill. A café proprietor says Denmark is having ‘growing pains’ and an acceptance is needed that the town is now ‘on the map’, particularly over peak holiday periods. Mrs Jones Café proprietor Sam Jackson is among other accommodation and food-provider businesses which have been under the pump over Christmas and New Year. “Things will change whether we like it or not,” Sam said.
Denmark, home of the lonely
Patricia Gill. A Denmark Community Foundation-commissioned report on social isolation has found that Denmark has more people living alone than the rest of WA. Economist Juliet Grist of Rural and Regional Economic Solutions undertook desktop research and case study analysis of social isolation in Denmark.
Review – Ships, Shops and Sheep – The Remarkable Life of Paul Simons
This is the very personal life-story of a charismatic Welsh seaman who moved to Australia for love and once there became a captain of industry. The work is ‘as told to’ by Paul Simons to the writer Terry Larder and contains many anecdotes that illuminate aspects of life in wartime Britain and in postwar Australia ... Most of the book is concerned with Paul's life and career, enlivened with some quite racy anecdotes and more serious reflections on the way of the world. Paul has a sense of humour but also a strong moral sense.
Community, culture and the spirit of Christmas
A Saturday afternoon party, nothing out of the ordinary . . . except it was. The first of its kind in Donald, a community Christmas party – all welcome, bring a plate.
BCG”ˆlaunches “Over the Fence” – an insight to family farming
“Finally, it’s important to remember that no amount of money will suffice for time spent with your family. When you need a holiday take it; the farm isn't going anywhere. You won’t remember the extra kilometre of fence you got up, but you will remember the time spent camping with your kids.” – Adrian Coatsworth, Wycheproof.
Sunny days are ahead, indeed!
And this is not simply some tall tale. It is, in fact, actually a tall flower. The Red Gate Community Garden in Donald is attempting to outshine the summer skies with a sun of their own, this year.
Competition winners add to magic of Christmas
The results are in for the Tennant Creek Christmas Lights Competition, and it was a tough night for the judges from the Barkly Regional Council. There were so many amazing and spectacular entries, which made the decision-making process incredibly challenging.
Girl Guides have Christmas all wrapped up
During the Christmas season, everyone loves unwrapping presents, but not everyone enjoys wrapping them. However, if you are one of those people who dislikes wrapping gifts, you’re in luck! The Tennant Creek Girl Guides have a solution for you.
Horse, goats, children, baby ‘Jesus’
Stage right – a horse pops its head in. Stage left - baby goats await for their cue. On stage, a real baby sleeps in ‘Mary’s’ arms. ‘Joseph’ looks slightly perplexed. Bales of hay are propped.
Welcome to Maldon Community Pantry – open Christmas Eve
After little more than a month since opening, the Maldon Pantry is the go-to place in town. A collaborative project between Maldon Trinity Anglican Church and Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, the Maldon Pantry provides a variety of food items, including staples and treats, free of charge.
Historic Monbulla Hall and School site to go under the hammer in the name of charity
In 1894 the Monbulla School was opened 7km West of Penola on Clay Wells Rd ... Monbulla Hall was built as an addition to the site in the 1950s and would become the primary meeting place for the Monbulla community.
Charity triples school meal service through charity partnerships
Di Ind. A Mount Gambier-based charity providing meals to schoolchildren has tripled their service over the last few months, with the help of fellow charities and organisations. Twenty-five schools across the Limestone Coast have now signed up for the Spare Ya Change 4 Kids (SYC4K) service, an increase from six schools at the beginning of 2023.
Slow but steady economic growth for Toowoomba Region
The Toowoomba Region’s diverse economy and a steady population increase over the past five years have been the major contributors to the region’s steady economic growth, according to data contained in a report prepared for Toowoomba Regional Council.
New Toowoomba Hospital enabling works complete
One of the key steps ahead of construction of the new Toowoomba Hospital build is now complete, with enabling works recently concluding. Darling Downs Health Chief Executive, Annette Scott PSM said the completion of the $20 million enabling works package ... is an important milestone.
Barham High School student has dux in a row
There is a saying that when we work hard, we will reap the rewards later; like an athlete training before a marathon, or practicing something until it’s perfected … Barham High School student Ella Lodge has kept her head down during her six years of secondary school and her commitment has paid dividends.
Rare occurrence in Allora
This year a Combined Church Service was held at St David’s ... It was a night time Carols Service, which rarely happens in Allora ... The four Churches in Allora - Presbyterian, Catholic, Uniting and Anglican participated in the Service ...
Food in demand from charities this Christmas
While Christmas is a time for excitement, celebration, food and family for many Clarence Valley locals, with the financial crisis continuing to hit the region ... it can be a time of loneliness and despair. Charities from both the Lower Clarence and Grafton reported increased demand over past years, especially for food...
Another successful event for Nhill Town Committee
A crowd of more than 300 people enjoyed Nhill’s Community Carols last Saturday evening. Perfect weather and an idyllic setting amongst the gum trees at Jaypex Park set the scene for some wonderful music and performances...
A New Year’s celebration with a difference
Many countries from around the world celebrate the beginning of the New Year at different times, in many different ways for many different reasons. So, it is in our Karen Community! Since coming to Nhill in 2010, we, the Karen have continued to celebrate our New Year in the traditional way, on the first day of Pyathoe, which is the tenth month in the traditional Burmese calendar.
It’s voting time: What’s the best pub stay in Australia?
We’re on the hunt for the best country pub that provides a cracker experience for mature-age RV travellers. That’s why we’ve worked with other organisations to identify and short-list 16 top pubs that are now up with a chance of being named the Best Grey Nomad Pub Stay in Australia.
Klynton Kitto’s 10/36 and other sporting highlights
Peter Argent. Klynton Kitto has recorded numerous sporting highlights throughout his lifetime, perhaps the most notable is taking 10/36 in a single innings playing for YP in the 1960 SA Cricket Association Country Carnival.
