Thousands of pelicans have landed on a series of islands in the middle of a remote inland lake in central New South Wales. Locals say it is the first time in more than a decade they have seen so many of the birds at Lake Brewster.
Category: New South Wales, Australia
Tourism officials slammed by winemaker over wine show
One of the Hunter Valley’s leading winemakers has blasted New South Wales tourism officials for failing to properly support the industry. Andrew Margan from Margan Wines said Hunter wine country was the state’s biggest tourism drawcard outside of Sydney, yet continually failed to attract government funding.
Famous Australian artist suspected of war-time treachery
Sir Hans Heysen is an acknowledged master of Australian landscape painting, with one wag quipping his iconic works did for the gum tree what Norman Lindsay did for the nude: made them famous! “Heysen made his home in the Adelaide Hills, amongst its gums from 1908 and, even though he trained in a traditional European set of painting values, he nevertheless was an important innovator of Australian landscape painting.” But in the course of his PhD, Mr Body uncovered a cache of letters showing not everyone was enamoured with Heysen – instead seeing the artist as a potential war-time traitor.
Aunt demands answers; mother misses court appearance
The 27-year-old mother who allegedly admitted to trying to drown her children in the Murray River on Thursday is likely to be charged with more offences, a court hearing was told on Saturday. The woman, who has so far been charged with attempted murder, did not appear for the brief hearing on Saturday.
Dog poo bags given thumbs up
Dog poo bags introduced for a one-year trial at the dog off-leash area at lower Pitt Park in Wentworth Falls are here to stay. Dog poo bags introduced for a one-year trial at the dog off-leash area at lower Pitt Park in Wentworth Falls are here to stay.
Australian locals watch in shock as python swallows possum whole
Two Australian sisters were going for a stroll in New South Wales Sunday afternoon when they stumbled upon a python swallowing up a possum in a tree, 9 News Australia reports . “I really love snakes so it was amazing to see the feeding in person.
Broadway’s Come from Away Cast, Creatives Set for Guggenheim Preview This Weekend
On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 7:30pm, Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents a discussion with Canadian writing duo Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Tony-nominated choreographer Kelly Devine, and Tony-nominated director Christopher Ashley on the creative process behind the new musical Come From Away , which will open on Broadway on March 12. The discussion will be moderated by Michael Paulson, theatre reporter with The New York Times, and the cast will perform highlights from the show. In a heartbeat, 38 planes and 6,579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town on the edge of the world.
East coast to receive a month’s worth of rain this Week
East coast will be smashed with a MONTH’s worth of rain in just seven days as summer comes to a very wet end The east coast is set to be drenched by a month’s worth of rainfall over the next seven days as summer comes to a dramatic close. Just a fortnight after record-breaking highs across Queensland and New South Wales, the entire coast is now predicted to see rain almost every day this week.
British Government ‘betrayed children’ sent to Fairbridge farms
Former ABC managing director David Hill will this week tell an historic inquiry into child sexual abuse in Britain that up to 60 per cent of the child migrants sent to Fairbridge farms in Australia were sexually abused. “It was the little kids who were the most vulnerable.
Family of Malcolm Naden’s victims slam Channel Nine
‘He glorified every part, every piece he cut off her’: Distraught family of Lateesha Nolan murdered by cousin Malcolm Naden call on Channel Nine to pull TV special about his confession The family of Lateesha Nolan – who was strangled to death, dismembered and then buried next to a river by her cousin Malcolm Naden – have called on Channel Nine to cancel a television special about his horrific confessions. The 24-year-old mother-of-four was murdered in January 2005 on the banks of Macquarie River, just south of Dubbo, in regional NSW, at the hands of Naden.
Generation Y should be plotting a revolution
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New Wollongong eatery and live music venue Town Hall Chamber
Former UniCentre general manager Mike Gillmore is re-opening the site previously occupied by Three Chimneys as an all-purpose restaurant and live music venue on Saturday. Mr Gillmore has worked in hospitality in Australia and overseas, and the university for 19 years.
New Wollongong eatery and live music venue Town Hall Chamber
Former UniCentre general manager Mike Gillmore is re-opening the site previously occupied by Three Chimneys as an all-purpose restaurant and live music venue on Saturday. Mr Gillmore has worked in hospitality in Australia and overseas, and the university for 19 years.
Japan PM’s wife cuts ties with school at center of political scandal
Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, walks past an installation from a Japanese artist while visiting the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, January 14, 2017. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s wife has cut ties with an elementary school whose operator is under fire for buying state-owned land at a rock-bottom price in a furor rapidly developing into a political headache for Abe.
Netanyahu blasts UN ‘hypocrisy’, Australian PM opposes ‘one-sided resolutions’
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull offered a staunch defence of Israel on Wednesday, criticising the United Nations and vowing never to support “one-sided resolutions” calling for an end to Israeli settlement building on occupied land. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull upon their arrival at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 22, 2017.
Bulli man cured of hepatitis C after clinical trial
Successful trial: Bill Lenane, pictured with his faithful companion Jedda, was cured of hepatitis C after being treated with a revolutionary new class of drugs. Picture: Sylvia Liber He was just 22, and a heavy drug user, when in 1979 he was diagnosed with the infectious disease after donating blood.
Runner loses group in the national park
A man needed help from Blue Mountains Police Rescue when he became lost and dehydrated during a run at noon on Saturday February 18. A man needed help from Blue Mountains Police Rescue when he became lost and dehydrated during a run at noon on Saturday, February 18. The 45-year-old runner from Chiswick in Sydney, was running between the old Queen Victoria Hospital in Wentworth Falls and Scenic World, Katoomba, when he took a wrong turn and became separated from his running group. He contacted emergency services and provided his location co-ordinates.
Man accused of making sales, pocketing the proceeds
A St Georges Basin man has pleaded not guilty to allegedly selling five boats and trailers for more than $230,000 and not passing on the proceeds of the sale to the owners. George Klapsis, 42, faced five charges of larceny as a bailee before registrar Craig Cockburn in Nowra Local Court on Monday.
BlueScope profit jumps, to buyback shares
BlueScope Steel’s first-half profit has jumped 79.5 per cent, prompting the steelmaker to lift its dividend and announce a $150 million share buyback. Net profit of $359.1 million for the six months to December 31 was $159 million higher than the same period a year earlier.
Irishman dies after stabbing at house in Sydney
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that is providing consular assistance to the family of an Irishman who has died in Sydney. According to the New South Wales Police, the 30-year-old man died from a stab wound to the neck.
Somebody left their cucumber behind after this ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ screening
Look, you’ve probably figured out by now that the new Fifty Shades Darker film hasn’t received the most positive reactions from critics . But it seems some people rate it rather highly.
Inspiring story
The founder of The School of St Jude will share her story at a Taree fundraiser on March 9 at 7pm. Former Australian teacher Gemma Sisia opened the gates to The School of St Jude 15 years ago in Tanzania and now, thanks to the support of thousands of Australians, 1,800 promising yet impoverished students have access to a free, high-quality education.
Australian man lit bushfires with children in the car, police allege
A former volunteer firefighter stands accused of sparking two bushfires in Australia about four kilometres apart while he had two young children with him. Authorities allege the fires, lit on Dargavilles Road near Nabiac, New South Wales, during Sunday’s heatwave, were extinguished before completely taking hold after witnesses saw the man’s white van leave the scene moments before smoke began to pour skyward.
Man trapped in NSW dam for hours
A man is lucky to be alive after enduring hours trapped in a dam with his head barely above the water. Daniel Miller, 45, became stuck after his excavator rolled in Charlotte Bay, New South Wales following heavy rain on Wednesday, 9 News reported.
Milking the industry? Who benefits
ACCC commissioner Mick Keogh in Taree yesterday for the ACCC forum. “Farmers spoke on the imbalance of power, the limits of collective bargaining and that they feel they are very much price takers, with no influence,” he said.
Granddad the Lungfish, About 100 Years Old, Euthanized by Aquarium
Granddad, the Australian lungfish believed to be the longest living fish at any aquarium in the world, was euthanized Sunday at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Grandad was thought to be “somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,” said Michelle Sattler, one of his keepers at the aquarium, the Sun-Times reported .
Just what should be said that can’t be said under 18C?
Ask those who want to repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act : just what is it you want to say, exactly? The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into freedom of speech in Australia has perhaps a misleadingly broad title. As Zaahir Edries, Muslim Legal Network New South Wales branch President, pointed out at the February 1 hearing in Sydney, the inquiry only concerns itself with the effects of section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act on freedom of speech and not, say, defamation or counterterrorism law.
Jensen’s latest chart topper
The former Australian Idol and The Voice finalist released the EP on February 3, where it also reached number 17 on the all-genre charts. Jensen, who was born in Albury and grew up in Canberra before moving back to Wodonga at age 10, said inspiration for the album came after the passing of her father in 2016.
Galahs and Jets can’t be split during classic
BIG SERVE: Thurgoona’s Jo Hughes puts everything into her swing during her section one pennant match at Albury on Saturday. Picture: SIMON BAYLISS The section one men’s clash between Forest Hill Galahs and Thurgoona Jets lived up to expectations, producing a thrilling draw.
Federal line should make most of MIA
The federal government is embarking on an ambitious nation-building project – an inland freight rail route from Brisbane to Melbourne. The idea is to link the inland regions with ports of Brisbane and Melbourne to get freight off our congested roads and improve supply chains.
NSW council amalgamations: ‘Life goes on’ nine months after Queanbeyan-Palerang merge
Paul Darmody still turns on the lights at the Bungendore Country Butchery at 6:30am every day, saying life still goes on as normal almost nine months after the council amalgamations in southern New South Wales. Since the Palerang and Queanbeyan councils were forced to merge by the NSW Government in May last year, Mr Darmody said his life and business in the region had not been heavily impacted.
Reading fun returns
The weekly program is designed for children aged three to five years as a fun way to help children to develop vital skills to become better readers. It runs every Monday during school term from 10:00am until 11:00am and usually includes two stories, some songs and an organised craft.
Canberra teams battle for minor placings at NSW under-16s water polo championships
It’s a matter of universities versus the rest as 19 of the 43 teams contesting the NSW under-16s water polo championships in Canberra this weekend have a university gracing their team’s names.Australian Catholic University Cronulla , UNSW Western Suburbs , UTS Balmain and Sydney University are fielding teams in boys and girls across A and B divisions in the championship. SHARE Share on Facebook SHARE Share on Twitter TWEET Pin to Pinterest PIN Link Goalkeeper Leo Tuckfield deflects another shot against the Balmain Tigers in their game which ended in a 3-3 draw.
Canadians charged in Australia in luxury cruise cocaine bust see cases put off
SYDNEY, Australia – Three Quebecers charged with importing cocaine into Australia aboard a luxury cruise ship have seen their cases put off until later this year.
Border breakfast wrap | Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The sky was on fire last night as the sun set across our region. Chance of a shower today and 31 in Albury-Wodonga.
Bowlers lead the charge
Gunnedah Second XI enhanced their MA Connolly Cup semi-final prospects with a six-wicket win over Glen Innes in Gunnedah on Sunday. Gunnedah in reply chased down the runs in 23 overs with opener Sam Lumby making 26 and putting on 43 for the first wicket with teenager Adam McGuirk, before Anthony Daniels and Darrin Cameron polished off the runs.
Learner busted speeding
Hawkesbury Highway Patrol detected a red Ford Falcon sedan travelling east on Bells Line of Road Bilpin, at 90km/h in a 60km/h speed zone on Sunday. Hawkesbury Highway Patrol detected a red Ford Falcon sedan travelling east on Bells Line of Road Bilpin, at 90km/h in a 60km/h speed zone on Sunday.
Brekejiklian to unveil new cabinet
By state political reporter Sarah Gerathy New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian axes some of the most experienced ministers from her front bench as part of a Cabinet reshuffle to be unveiled this morning.
Gladys Berejiklian declares housing affordability ‘the biggest issue’
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Speed Racer
HAMILTON star water skier Clancy Vaughan has returned home from the Australian Speed and Marathon Titles where he produced one of the best performances of his career to finish second in the under-25 class. Vaughan, who is no stranger to the big stage, rose to the occasion once again as he outclassed and outpaced some of Australia’s best on Lake Jindabyne.