Baptist doors closed
A strong congregation attended the last service at the Cohuna Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. 71 people from across the district and further afield came to celebrate 63 years of Christian faith and fellowship and see the doors close for the last time. Low numbers and an inability to maintain financial viability saw the decision to close the church.
Glenreagh teen’s recipe for national success
Lestatt Hammond-Hurst from Glenreagh will represent NSW in the baking category at the WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships in Melbourne ... “In preparation for the competition, I’ve been working hard on my consistency, and making sure everything I take out of the oven looks perfect and has the same texture and colour."
Farmers urged to help stop Labor’s fresh food tax
Leader of the Nationals and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is urging farmers and families in Maranoa to help stop Labor’s fresh food tax, by registering interest to have their say online. Consultation has now opened into Labor’s Sustainable Funding to Strengthen Biosecurity – Have Your Say - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Naomi Cooke welcomed as new Dean of Grafton
The Rev. Canon Naomi Cooke was appointed the ninth Dean of Grafton on August 12. Describing herself as very excited to join the vibrant community of the Clarence Valley and the Christ Church Cathedral, she is looking forward to engaging with residents and the diocese...
Ladies Day
On Saturday, August 12th Kaniva Leeor United Football Netball Club hosted a ‘PINK’ Ladies Day. The purpose was to raise money and awareness for the National Cancer Foundation...
Nhill’s treasured doctor
John Williams. Digby Ian Harris OAM was Nhill ’s sturdy, warm-hearted family doctor for over 4 decades, a man of professional skill, enthusiasm, intelligence and humanity. He was known by everyone and had gained great respect, esteem and love. And he knew his people even better than they knew themselves.
Ivens raising concussion awareness
Peter Argent. One-time Central Yorke Cougars junior Luke Ivens is spreading awareness of the long-term effects of concussion. Ivens, who played 194 games for North Adelaide in the SANFL between 2000 and 2013, is now an ambassador for the Concussion Legacy Foundation Australia.
War in Ukraine: Do we make a difference?
Alison McEwen. Victor Boltak writes from Ukraine: "… And your help (Ukraine Appeal) is valued very highly here. "Recently I donated $275 USD for medicine which was taken yesterday to a so called ‘stabilization point’ – this is the first medical help point close to the battlefield where the wounded are delivered from the front lines and where military doctors try to give the first aid and stabilize the condition of the wounded so they could be further moved to the field hospital.
Some councillors move to revoke glamping proposal
Some Wanneroo councillors want the city to revoke a decision made earlier this month to approve a glamping tent proposal for the old Quinns Rocks caravan park site ... The six councillors said they wanted to revoke the earlier decision as it did not accord with the clear wishes of the community who did not support the development proposal of Eco Tourism or any other entity ...
A leader’s first duty in life is to themself
Reaching Your Pinnacle - a mindset, not a destination. Leadership is not easy. It requires time, persistence, patience, and above all energy. This is especially true in regional and rural Australia, where the need for leadership can suddenly become foisted onto a person at any moment. The first test of leadership is your ability to lead yourself. If a leader is OK and in a good place, then they have an ability to help others.
New research on cultural tourism investment: Culture Counts, RAA
Regional Arts Australia (RAA) and Culture Counts have released new research findings on cultural tourism … The RAA Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program 2021-2022 Research Project indicates that arts and cultural activity in regional and remote Australia creates significant economic impact and community connection.
Cassie’s calming cats a charm with Cairns therapists: Centracare FNQ
Creativity comes naturally to Cassie Goodwin, who with the support of Centrecare FNQ, has taken her craft to a new level, capturing the attention of local therapists, and creating a market for hand-sewn, bright, and characterful, weighted cats ... "One of Cassie’s long-term goals was to establish a small stall of her arts and crafts so in 2019 she began sewing classes to hone her skills": Centrecare FNQ’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager Nathan Lee.
Chansey Paech silent on what he told the ALP about St Mary’s
NT Minister Chansey Paech has not responded to a question, put to him three times yesterday by the Alice Springs News, whether his government is buying the land of the former St Mary’s Children’s Village just south of The Gap ... This has caused distress to some former residents as well as concern over the future of the chapel on the site.
Buloke Times editorial: Bees and wasps
When we were young, very young, the only flying, stinging insect we had to be afraid of (apart from the odd mosquito) was the bee. But the bee provided honey for our toast and crumpets, and we readily put up with the sting. Especially was this so, because we knew that the honey bee, once tormented enough to attack a human being, left its sting in the victim, and went away to die. (The fate of the victim, of course, depended on its susceptibility to bee stings.)
“No confidence””ˆmotion on Grampians health
Northern Grampians Shire Council has passed a motion of no confidence in Grampians Health at a Northern Grampians Shire Council Meeting, held on Monday, August 7, in St Arnaud, with votes falling four councillors for the motion, and two against. The motion, submitted to the council meeting agenda by Cr. Rob Haswell, cited a significant list of rationale behind the move ...
Maldon Toy Library grand opening
On Wednesday 2 August, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre launched the Maldon Toy Library ... The new toy library will be open twice a week, with families able to borrow four toys at a time for a two-week period, with toys mostly catering to the 0 – 5-year-old age group.
And the winner”¦
…of the 2023 Logie for the best lifestyle series is - Channel Nine’s Travel Guides! Which meant that Maldon locals Janetta Stones and Kevin Moloney not only strolled the red carpet at the recent Logie Awards ceremony in Sydney recently. They also joined their fellow travellers onstage to accept the award. Well done, seasoned travellers!
Paintings from Florence coming to St. Arnaud
The St Arnaud Raillery Hub Gallery is delighted to present an extraordinary art exhibition, “La Dolce Vita! ... Paintings from Florence”. The exhibition features the mesmerizing works of Hannah Sutton, and “Painting and Printmaking with Light” by Castlemaine’s Malini Lewis.
Kids’ visit brings good cheer
Thirteen children braved a foggy winter’s morning last week and walked from Corryong Pre-school to Mittamatite Lodge Residential Aged Care to meet with residents. They gave each resident a very cheery hello before settling in for morning tea, a spot of colouring-in and some good old-fashioned conversation.
Radiation Treatment Limestone Coast Working Party – community forum
Tony Pasin MP. On July 25th more than 200 people attended a community forum ... hosted by the Radiation Treatment Limestone Coast Working Party ... without the 16,000 signatures, the Parliamentary committee, or the media attention the campaign has garnered, the State Government and by extension the Limestone Coast Local Health Network would not have shifted their position from where it stood six months ago.
Local rescue service faces shutdown
For decades, Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Corryong Unit volunteers have provided vital assistance to their local community during flood and storm events, road rescue incidents and by supporting partner agencies in times of emergency. However, despite a recent recruitment drive, the Corryong unit’s membership numbers remain critical and at present, are below a sustainable operational level.
Achilles won’t stop Walsh
Peter Walsh has just missed his first day of work as a state politician since he was elected to the seat of Swan Hill 21 years ago (before winning Murray Plains in 2014). It has taken a lot to stop him from maintaining his perfect parliamentary record – such as a ruptured Achilles tendon...
