Compassion in Action: Carol at Avondale HeightsBefore the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care . Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher…
Bonnie Still Saying Yes to LifeLola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. The…
Koula: Still Herself in Aged CareKoula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and still, after all of it, entirely herself. “I was always a little bit…
MAST AGFEST Boat Show 2026And that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who visited the MAST site at AGFEST 2026! It was great to chat with so many people about boating safety in Tasmania. A big thank you to our BoatSafe partners who exhibited at this year’s AGFEST, and…
Infrastructure improvement – Swan Bay pontoon, Great LakeOver the years, MAST has received feedback from boaters that the ‘step up’ onto the pontoon at Swan Bay was difficult and potentially unsafe. In response, MAST has designed and installed a prototype transition ramp at Swan Bay. To help…
Emergency situationsBeing prepared for emergency situations is about planning every trip in detail before heading out on the water. Here are five essential safety steps all boaters should take to be as safe as possible when at sea. Recently published on…
Ontario Opens New Pathways for Skilled Professionals Through Immigration Reforms. Apply Now!Highlights: Ontario Strengthens New Workforce-Focused Pathways for Skilled Immigrants Canada has reshaped its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), reducing its immigration streams from eight to four. The newly launched Ontario…
UAE's 5-Year Green Visa Opens New Pathways for Skilled Professionals. Check Your Eligibility Now!Highlights: UAE Green Visa to Make Long-Term Residency More Accessible for Skilled Talent The UAE's 5-year Green Visa will offer long-term residency to skilled professionals, freelancers, investors, and entrepreneurs without requiring…
Australia Raises Salary Requirements to AUD 79,423 for Skilled Work Visas to Attract Top Global Talent. Apply Now!Highlights: Australia Introduces AUD 79,423 Minimum Salary Requirement for Skilled Work Visas Australia announces a 3.8% increase in minimum salary thresholds for employer-sponsored skilled visas to align with annual wage growth. The Core…
THE NEW YORK TIMES: With Jensen Huang gone from Nvidia, AI industry loses its strongest backer in WashingtonTHE NEW YORK TIMES: Jensen Huang’s ouster as CEO of Nvidia leaves a vacuum in Washington, where he was one of the strongest bulwarks against the regulation of artificial intelligence.
- Countess Luann drops hot new single to get the gays ready for a sizzling summerDean Arcuri She’s the cabaret queen of reality TV, and knows how to give the gays what they want. Countess Luann has […] The post Countess Luann drops hot new single to get the gays ready for a sizzling summer appeared first on QNews .

EV sales remain strong during record-best JulyAustralia’s new-vehicle market has recorded its strongest ever July result, supported by another strong month for battery electric vehicle sales. A total of 103,656 new vehicles was delivered during July 2026, surpassing the previous July…
Singer Daryl Braithwaite gives health update five months after retiring due to breathing issuesDaryl Braithwaite has been on a break for months but is fighting to get well — and advocating for others to do the same.
- Episode 384 - We need to talk about Stan.In this episode we discuss: (00:00) Meerkat Intro (00:44) Intro (01:56) My Week (05:27) Hardbottom in town (06:10) Let's talk about Racism (16:50) Stan Grant (48:47) Polling on a Republic (50:03) Gender (50:48) Age (51:11) Voting Intention…

- Episode 385 - Recalcitrant TopicsIn this episode we discuss a range of topics so equal and yet so diverse, they refuse to be pigeonholed into a simple podcast description. (00:00) 385a (00:43) Introduction (02:05) My Week (05:06) Dying With Dignity (10:56) Lidia Thorpe…

- Episode 386 - Ben Roberts-SmithIn this episode we discuss: (00:00) 386 (00:43) Intro (05:28) Ben Roberts-Smith (29:26) Bible Banning (31:49) Qld RI News (34:45) Federal Labor is not secular (36:40) Federal Labor cares more for the religious than LGBTIQ (42:03) The Voice…

David Warner issues fresh statement on sandpaper saga, saying it ‘stinks of a cover-up’David Warner doubled down on his criticism of the investigation into the sandpaper saga, suggesting the bulk of Australia’s bowlers weren’t interviewed in the 2018 probe that he claims “stinks of a cover-up”.
- Australian Off Road enters administration – Does Australian caravan manufacturing remain strong?The news marks an uncertain moment for AOR’s employees, customers and suppliers, as well as the loyal community that has formed around the brand. However, it should not be read as the end of Australian caravan manufacturing. Australia…

Snowy River recalls more than 500 caravans over suspension concernThe recall covers 511 Snowy River Caravan Hybrid models built across 2025 and 2026. According to the Australian Government recall notice , a manufacturing issue may mean the weld on the caravan’s suspension arms does not have sufficient…
- Australian made RVs take the spotlight at Melbourne Leisurefest 2026If you want to see what local builders are working on, this year’s Leisurefest is a good chance to walk through the vehicles. You can talk directly with the people who make them. The show is expected to bring 165 exhibitors to Sandown.…

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Remarkable Numbers As Members & Partners Gather For Largest SoiréeThe Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) has gathered more than 130 members and partners for its largest Remarkable Soirée to date. Combined total transaction value (TTV) across LTC’s independent member agencies rose 76% in Q1 FY27 compared with…
Can Australia’s NBA young guns break out this season?The new NBA season is less than two weeks away, and as pre-season action winds down, a strong Australian contingent is ready for action. The likes of Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale are all sure to play a big role for their…
Unwrapped: Trailblazers A/C Jacob MooallemAdam and Tom chat to Portland Trailblazers’ Analytics Coach Jacob Mooallem, who got his start in the NBL for the New Zealand Breakers, about his journey so far, and working with Boomers Duop Reath and Matisse Thybulle. C2C Sport (…
Ranking Australia’s best performers at the U18 Women’s Asia CupAfter a dramatic finish, Australia’s Gems were again crowned U18 Women’s Asia Cup champions, defeating Japan 83-82 and capping an unbeaten tournament. Here, we’ve ranked Australia’s five best performers for the event. Note this isn’t a…
Warner makes bombshell sandpapergate claim involving Hazlewood, Starc and LyonDavid Warner has accused Cricket Australia of a cover-up of the sandpapergate scandal.
- The Signs Your Hearing May Have Changed More Than You RealizeMick Pacholli Hearing changes are usually gradual and can be hard to spot until your normal activities are affected. You will begin asking others to repeat themselves, increasing the volume on the TV, and having trouble comprehending…

- AI Critique of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as mediators, reasons for replacing both given a clearly failed Memorandum, enabling Iran to game play, recommended competent replacements with suggested changes to Memorandum and enforcement methodology.Please historically critque Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as mediators in conflicts Trump has assigned them to resolve. Examine each of the mediations involved in to determine if they succeeded or failed and an overall critique score…
