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Can giant Tesla batteries solve South Australia’s energy woes?
Desperate for a more stable energy supply, the state seems willing to give Elon Musk’s technology a try. He’ll have 100 days to deliver.
Greater Bendigo on the Commonwealth Games map
The eyes of the world will be on Greater Bendigo in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The City of Greater Bendigo today announced it had been selected as a “key regional destination” for the Queen’s Baton Relay.
Porirua’s first electric vehicle charging station goes live
Electric vehicles are being welcomed in to Porirua as the city’s first fast charging, high voltage station goes live. “Our electric car charging station is already attracting a lot of interest and support,” says Porirua Mayor Mike Tana.
Bellamy’s raises fresh China concerns
Troubled baby formula marketer Bellamy’s Australia has raised the prospect of not being able to sell to its core market of China next year. In order to sell in China, Bellamy’s will need to be registered with the China Food and Drug Administration from January 1, 2018.
Andrew Dickens: Road trip reveals our blossoming country
On a road trip to settle his youngest son into university and as he prepares for an empty nest, Andrew Dickens is proud of his country – and his boys. I had a road trip last week, up and down the North Island.
‘Signal 8’ Recounts Author Erik Schanssema’s Experiences as a Paramedic
The narrative in ” Signal 8: An Australian Paramedic’s Story ” offers Erik Schanssema ‘s true account of his paramedic experiences. Schanssema describes the tragedies he saw, as well as his struggles with grief and post-traumatic stress disorder and his attempts to overcome them.
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.
New Zealanders race to save whales after 400 stranded
New Zealand volunteers formed a human chain in the water at a remote beach on Friday as they tried to save about 100 whales after… . Whales are stranded at Farewell Spit near Nelson, New Zealand Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Auckland Airport welcomes world’s longest flight
Auckland Airport has welcomed Qatar Airways this morning as the airline launches the world’s longest commercial passenger flight on the Auckland-Doha route. Scott Tasker, Auckland Airport’s acting general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “We welcome Qatar Airways to Auckland and New Zealand.
Canberra schoolgirl Rosa Green to represent ACT in Miss Teen Galaxy Australia
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AP Explains: Why Australia-US refugee deal is contentious
Amid the drama over a refugee resettlement deal… . FILE – In the Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
Thermomix rocked by another scandal
The Thermomix costs $2089 and combines 10 appliances in one. It has a cult following in Australia, but has also been criticised for malfunctioning and burning users.
Charmian Hughes- Soixante Mirth at Dunedin Fringe
What would happen if you met your younger self? Have you turned out to be the person the old you wanted you to be? From the London comedy circuit, 60 year old British comedian Charmian Hughes has come all the way to New Zealand to help you find the answers in a hilarious and touching comedy trip where stand-up meets time travel, as she encounters earlier versions of herself and faces those awkward questions- ‘What happened to my dreams?’ and ‘What the heck are you wearing? Do you ever wonder what would happen if you could meet your younger selves? How you’d give them advice, warn them, encourage them, comfort them, put them on the right path, but more than anything, impress them with how you’ve turned out… so cool.
Project to help schools
GIVING BACK: Robert Lee, of Glengarry, will be teaching at Burnie High School as part of the Teach For Australia program. Picture: Neil Richardson A controversial program that puts “career changers” and high-achieving university graduates in front of classrooms at disadvantaged schools without teaching degrees has arrived in Tasmania.
Seven fascinating facts about Robert Burns
Over the course of over a couple of centuries the commemoration of his birthday has developed into a formal occasion full of arcane and deeply traditional whimsy . It’s laced with the sort of humour which worked well in the early 19th century, and is intensely “blokeish” some would say outright sexist and much fuss is made about the haggis, and of course whisky.
EG: 20 things to see, hear and do this weekend, Jan 27-29
Melbourne Theatre Company presents Garson Kanin’s Broadway classic Born Yesterday. Christie Whelan Browne and Joel Jackson star as clueless Billie Dawn and her bookish love interest in this screwball romance about the dark side of politics and the power of knowledge.
Australia pushes for TPP without US after Trump exits deal
Australia is leading a push to salvage a Pacific trade deal after President Donald Trump formally withdrew as a signatory to the 12-nation accord. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he discussed the deal on Monday night with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, and held talks with the leaders of New Zealand and Singapore.
MSP hits out at Angus and Mearns Clydesdale Bank closures
A local politician believes Clydesdale Bank has “abandoned” its rural customers with the news of the closure of three of its branches in the Angus and Mearns area. Mairi Evans, Angus North and Mearns MSP, has hit out at the bank’s announcement that its Brechin, Forfar and Stonehaven branches are to close as three of 40 offices that are being axed across Scotland.
Pacific Islands: Why it’s Island Time
Okay, so it’s wet season for most Pacific Islands from November to March/April, so you’re not guaranteed a 100 per cent sunny holiday. But this means it’s also low season at the moment, so you can get some really amazing deals.
Aviation StoushWar of words grounds Tigerair flightsTigerair’s…
Tigerair’s flights to Bali have been grounded for seven days as a war of words erupts between the airline and Indonesian aviation authorities. The airline is able to fly passengers out of Bali for the next four days – but the row has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of people.
the Naked Magicians to Bring Hot, Hilarious Magic to Chicago; Tickets on Sale Friday
Broadway In Chicago has announced individual tickets for the Chicago premiere of the world’s naughtiest and funniest magic show, THE NAKED MAGICIANS go on sale Friday, Jan. 13 for a limited one-week engagement at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place March 14-19, 2017. Direct from Australia, the show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level.
7 missing in Australia’s Northern Territory
Seven people including a child and an Asian tourist are missing after heavy rain over Christmas caused severe flooding in Australia’s Northern Territory. Two cars went missing on Christmas Day while driving between Kiwirrkurra and Kintore, across the Western Australian and Northern Territory borders, police said at a press conference on Tuesday.
New Fiji TV program to showcase Africa
South African charge d’affaires Velelo Gardener Kwepile and television presenter Ajay Bhai Amrit during the launch of South African episode at Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva torday. Picture: RAMA Update: 1:54PM BULA South Africa is the latest television series to be launched by Bula Bollywood creator and presenter Ajay Bhai Amrit at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel today.