By Matthew Kappos Multicultural immigration to Australia first began in the aftermath of World War 2 with select European nations being permitted to migrate. In this story I look at two of those migrants, my grandparents, who traveled from different countries, eventually forging a life for themselves here.
By Reuben Spargo Parts of the central west were turned into a winter wonderland on Sunday, providing locals and tourists with a magical winter playground. Snow covered Mount Canobolas in Orange, after a low pressure trough brought about rain. Together with the 4.4 millimetres of rain and incredibly chilly conditions, snow was born. Although the …
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By Matthew Kappos Starting from Monday August 2nd Woolworths has put into place a recommendation that all customers and staff wear masks when shopping in NSW stores. While masks are not yet required by NSW Health they are recommended in situations where social distancing is not possible. Woolworths says the mask order is not compulsory …
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By Reuben Spargo The proposed Go-Kart track at Bathurst’s iconic Mount Panorama has continued to divide the community, with renewed calls to change the location. The proposed 1km track, located at the southern end of McPhillamy park, has been met with vocal opposition from recreation users and members of the indigenous Wiradjuri community. Councillor Monica Morse …
by Madeleine Riddell The ACT police have been able to announce that they are pleased with the Canberran communities dedication to COVID-19 prevention, especially amongst those self-isolating. In a statement released by ACT policing, 100% of people that were visited by officers and ESA workers for compliance checks were following regulations and self-isolating. Although the …
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Dubbo Roolettes continued their unbeaten start to the Westfund Ferguson Cup with a statement victory over Orange Emus in Orange. The women’s team are flying this season and the timing could not be better with the annual Ladies Day this upcoming weekend against Forbes. Manager Alice Barber explains the importance of the women in the …
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This is an instalment of our latest themed series: “How I got here“. In this segment, we learn of Dr Alan Baldam’s reasons for emigrating to Australia from the United Kingdom in the mid-90s. A former member of Britain’s Royal Airforce, Dr Baldam experienced firsthand the fear and uncertainty of the most recent Irish independence …
By Madeleine Riddell Healthcare services dedicated to vulnerable people in Canberra are grateful to the ACT Government following a pledge to fund 2.5 million dollars into local healthcare services. The Junction Youth Services, Companion House, and Directions house services were identified as the designated healthcare services that will receive funding over the course of the …
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Students were included in the Coronavirus Supplement back in March, helping them with $550 or more each fortnight to those who were eligible. Students have voiced their opinions saying that it has helped them significantly in many areas of their lives. However, the government has announced that the $550 payment will reduce to $250 a …
Sporting fans have finally been granted access to go and support their favourite professional sporting teams from the stands as COVID19 restrictions started to ease. However, there was a major scare in Newcastle with one spectator of a match testing positive to the virus, putting the fear back in the minds of spectators. Newcastle local …
