Target stores across the nation will be close down due to lack of profits and turned into a Kmart store. It has left the Bathurst community divided leaving parents upset who mainly buy their children’s clothing from Target, while Kmart lovers are rejoicing. The opening of Kmart is planned to be in October of 2020.
By Zoe Morris A shortage of skilled workers for harvest has Australian farmers looking down the barrel of a gun as many may be forced to watch crops rot come October. According to the Australian Bureau of Agriculture, more than one-third of peak seasonal jobs on horticultural farms are filled by overseas workers and agriculture students. …
By Reuben Spargo The recent steady rainfall has been welcomed by farmers across the region, who have already experienced one of the best autumns in over 20 years. However, although the physical drought is breaking, the financial drought will go on, with finances for producers expected to take a long time to recover. NSW Farmers …
In 2015, the New South Wales Minister for Transport Andrew Constance announced his plans to upgrade the Intercity trains in the South coast, Newcastle and Blue Mountains railway lines. The upgrade has been criticised by Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle, as maintenance of the existing track has caused community disruption, the reversible seats in the …
By Madeleine Riddell Canberran streets will be getting a revamping following an announcement by the ACT Government, pledging to fund local Canberran artists during a time of financial hardship. 10 thousand dollar grants are being given to 25 local artists to support those hit hard by Covid-19’s economic impact. In a press release from the …
In a time of unprecedented anxiety and disruption, Australia’s mediascape has been found to be more hysterical than the global average. The number of Coronavirus cases in Australian are incredibly low compared to that of the United States of America, but the Australian media scores much higher on data institute RavenPack’s Coronavirus Panic Index. This …
Australia’s media is panicking and its impacting mental health. Read More »
By Tom Barber CSU Mitchell Rugby Union Club have faced an abnormal start to their title defence which also coincides with their 50th year anniversary. The club which competes in both the New Holland Cup (Men’s) and the Westfund Ferguson Cup (Women’s) competitions have seen returning and new players boost all three of their sides …
NSW Premier Gladys Berekiklian announced stricter border restrictions when entering into Victoria from Tuesday the 22nd July at midnight. The decision comes at no surprise after Victoria recorded 374 new COVID cases. NSW residents who travel into Victoria beyond the borders bubble will need to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return. Previous restrictions allowed …
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The facinating and expansive world of Dungeons and Dragons intimidates and excites many people of all walks of life. A game of pure imagination that encaptivated the minds of youth and adults alike. Bathurst local Tegan Goodlet, 22, discusses her experiences with D&D, and what it’s like to be a Dungeon Master. By skye_rhiannon.
By Matthew Kappos Rising cases of Covid-19 in Victoria have begun to have an effect on NSW, with the government beginning to re-tighten restrictions. One area that has fallen victim is community sport with limits on spectators re-imposed. Blake Holmes, a player with the Lithgow Workmens Division 2 side, gives his perspective, both on the …
