Cas Garvey is returning to Townsville after successful stints across Mackay, Bowen, the Whitsundays, and Tasmania. Cas, who is currently head of content of The Mercury in Hobart, will replace Craig Herbert, who was appointed recently as editor of The Mercury. Her promotion marks a return to her hometown where Cas was digital and deputy … [Read more…]
Launceston’s Iron Horse Bar and Grill owner says she is still awaiting payment for hosting the controversial ‘Karen’s Diner’ experience in April, which has since gone into liquidation. The chain, which is notorious for its “great burgers and rude service,” offers diners a theatrical experience where they are mocked by waitresses with bad attitudes. In … [Read more…]
By the early 2010s, Wollongong was a city that had had its dreams of live music crushed a dozen times over – sometimes quite literally, as the bulldozing of the beloved Oxford Tavern will testify to. The most recent musical success story was Infusion a decade prior, and the fact you’re probably Googling “infusion band” … [Read more…]
Written by Staff Writers on 20 June 2023 Known for his biting observations and razor-sharp crowd work (not forgetting his rapid arm movements either), Randy Feltface is bringing his ‘Feltopia’ world tour home to Australia this winter. Randy will play shows in Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, and Brisbane … [Read more…]
Mornington man charged with string of offences across southern Tasmania Tuesday, 20 June 2023 – 1:36 pm. A 29-year-old man from Mornington has today been charged with several offences, allegedly committed across Southern Tasmania since 11 June. Yesterday detectives searched a residence in Warrane and located the man at the rear of the property, inside … [Read more…]
Geelong is pleased to announce the contract extensions of promising young duo Shannon Neale and James Willis. Neale was selected with Pick 33 in the 2020 AFL National Draft and is an emerging 203cm key forward and ruck. He has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at the Club until the end of 2025. … [Read more…]
Avenira’s Wonarah phosphate project. In two years’ time, Northern Territory-focused Avenira could be one of only three LFP cathode manufacturers outside of China, providing a key battery-grade material for global electric vehicle manufacturers. “In October 2021, our share price went up 200 per cent within a week, which was when Tesla announced they’d be moving all … [Read more…]
Cairns Regional Council has announced a general rates and charges increase of 5.99 per cent for 2023/24 financial year. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the rise was influenced by unique and challenging economic conditions, and the need to maintain services in line with community expectations. “Council continues to face the same inflationary challenges as everyone … [Read more…]
A prominent Townsville childcare centre has reversed a controversial decision to reduce operational hours of its vital outside school services after parent blowback. Here’s why. Small-business owner, nursing student and mother of three Jen Jurss contacted the Townsville Bulletin after the management of Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland informed parents that its after-school services at … [Read more…]
US and Canadian ships and planes are searching for a submarine that has gone missing off the coast of southeastern Canada while taking tourists to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. The US Coast Guard said one pilot and four passengers were on board and the vessel had the capacity to be submerged for 96 … [Read more…]