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House Speaker visits Shorehaven Primary School
There was a parliamentary sitting with a difference in Alkimos this week with just the House of Representatives Speaker and one member of Parliament in attendance. On Thursday Shorehaven Primary School welcomed the House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick and Pearce MHR Tracey Roberts as part of the Parliament in schools program.
Irene McCormack students meet the Speaker
For the first time in its history, Irene McCormack Catholic College has welcomed a House of Representatives Speaker to the college. A college spokeswoman said Speaker Milton Dick’s visit provided an opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students to gain first-hand insights into the workings of the Australian Parliament and the impact of successful policy implementations in their area.
Residential youth justice facility set to open
The first Residential Youth Justice Facility in Tennant Creek is set to open this week. The facility, located in Juno about seven kilometres east of the town, will be able to accommodate up to six youth involved in the justice system until a purpose-built facility is completed.
Mentoring session provides valuable experience for Boys to the Bush
A mentoring session for Narrandera High School Boys to the Bush participants brought together a group of 10 enthusiastic participants. The session aimed to promote community spirit, resilience, engagement, confidence building and respect among the students and activities were designed to provide opportunities for meaningful interactions and personal growth.
Narrandera girl takes out top VET Student of the Year award
Narrandera High School Year 12 student, Tahlia Gilbert, has been named Riverina Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander VET Student of the Year for 2024. She now moves on to the state finals. Tahlia is in her final year of her school-based traineeship - Certificate III Human Services with Murrumbidgee Local Health District working at the Narrandera Hospital.
Couldn’t be prouder
Sarah Herrmann. This Pride Month has an extra layer of celebration for the Copper Coast Gay Straight Alliance. The alliance has marked five years of providing a safe space for more than 50 local LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies to socialise ... The GSA gives the teenagers a chance to interact freely ... and form a support network ...
Bulls under-14s hold Demons out
With an unusually late start due to Wycheproof-Narraport having no under-17s, the teams were bolstered by some of the girls who have been playing in the girls competition and an exciting, albeit low-scoring game ensued.
Story time bringing magic to Allora
Acclaimed children’s author Rory H. Mather is set to brighten up winter school holidays in Southern Downs Regional Libraries when he visits to take mums, dads and kids on an adventure through his captivating children’s books.
Cool, calm change for principal
Serena Kirby. Denmark Primary School’s new principal Luke Breman aims to bring calm and stable leadership to the school ... Luke said there would be a renewed focus on quality, evidence-based teaching programs across the whole school.
Childcare access worst in the country
Joanna Tucker. A study by Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute has found childcare accessibility in the federal electorate of Grey to be the worst in Australia ... Kadina Child Care Centre director Caren Hammerstein said the centre has 105 children on its waiting list.
Koondrook P.S. inaugural soccer champions
Kerang Soccer Club (KSC) held its inaugural Inter-School Soccer Championship at Atkinson Park, Kerang on Sunday, June 2. Koondrook Primary School took the honours, defeating a competitive Kerang South A side 1-0 in the grand final.
Cross country
The annual Combined Wilcannia Cross Country Run was held last Friday. All students did their best and many exceeded their own best times from 2023. Well done to Jarren who saw a friend in need and gave Todd a piggyback for the final leg of the race.
Rainbow of colours together
Sarah Herrmann. Kadina Memorial School created its biggest whole-school artwork yet as part of National Reconciliation Week ... More than 1400 students’ and staff members’ handprints went into creating a rainbow eucalyptus tree on a large canvas ... “It looked quite bleak when it was just a few little handprints… but once we got a third of the primary school on there you could see it start to take shape."
Madison is off to Mexico
Fifteen-year-old Sandringham Sabres young gun, Madison Ryan, has officially made the under-17 Australian Sapphires Basketball team and will travel to Mexico to compete in the World Cup series between July 13 and 21, 2024.
Chloe excels
Former Donald High School student, Chloe Frank, has been selected for one of the 19 spots in the AgriFutures Horizons Scholarship for 2024. Chloe, daughter of Andrew and Nadine Frank, of Carron, grew up on their mixed cropping farm gaining an early interest in agriculture.
Focus on a volunteer – Jamie Jones
Volunteering knows no age limits, as demonstrated by 17-year-old local Jamie Jones. Not only is he a keen Speedway competitor, but he also enthusiastically helps out at Speedway meets.
Inspiring young leaders
The trail blazing Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy has created a blueprint for other regions around South Australia. Talented athletes, including nine from the Naracoorte Lucindale area, are emerging as not only high performers in various sports, but as young leaders and role models for their peers and the community.
Uni in Minlaton’s backyard
University is becoming more accessible for Yorke Peninsula’s next generation of tertiary students with the opening of a Uni Hub outreach service in Minlaton ... from tomorrow (Wednesday, May 29), this barrier will be removed, with Uni Hub now operating on the last Wednesday of every month from the YP Council office at Minlaton.
Urban Camp celebrates 40 years of unforgettable city experiences
For four decades, Urban Camp Melbourne has been bridging the gap between urban and rural life by providing a unique camping experience within the heart of the city. Nestled in Royal Park, Urban Camp offers an unparalleled experience for regional, remote and indigenous students to connect with the city and each other.
Grafton to host Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award regional cook-off
Australia’s longest-running culinary competition for emerging chefs is coming to Grafton ... Assessed to globally recognised standards, each chef will have two and a half hours to prepare and present two plates of a main course and a dessert to the panel of judges.
Jordan Edmeades has ambitious plan for a Kyogle Film Academy in Cinema 3
Filmmaker Jordan Edmeades has an ambitious plan to create a Kyogle Film Academy with weekly workshops held at the Kyogle Cinema. “I’m in discussions with Richard and Cheryl Harris from Kyogle Cinema to hire out Cinema 3 (the Cinematography Museum theatre) as the teaching studio,” Jordan said.
Ninth in State Horse Trials
Over the weekend, the 120 best pony club riders and their horses from Victoria and southern New South Wales participated in the 2024 Pony Club Victoria State Horse Trials Championships held at the Finley Pony Club ... Amber King-Gee, a local rider, competed with her horse New Indian Rupee in the Grade Three Division B.
