Colin Dunstone may not look like an artist but give him a welding iron and some scrap metal and he can create works of art that grab people’s attention. His gallery is a little unconventional too – it’s the entrance to the driveway of his property, between Bourke and Byrock on the Mitchell Highway. While many people will recognise the big metal chicken that graces the entrance, as well as some year-round Christmas lights – a giant Rubik’s cube has now been added to the display. […]
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15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Poland
An increasingly popular country to visit, Poland has risen from hard times to become a beautiful and fascinating destination to discover. The country is filled with awe-inspiring architecture, historical treasure troves, the pristine coastline of the Baltic Sea, and a huge range of diverse flora and fauna. I personally loved this proud and unique country when I visited, but I will try to keep it to a minimum here and […]
Full breadth of Australian Church unites in call for Australia to take in 20,000 Afghan refugees
In a significant sign of unity, major church denominations and Christian organisations have come together to support Afghan Refugees, launching the Christians United for Afghanistan campaign. Sydney Anglicans, the Uniting Church in Australia, Baptists, Catholics, Pentecostals as well as the Australian Christian Lobby, Micah Australia and Common Grace have signed on to support the campaign. “This crisis has already shown its power to unite us across theological, political and denominational lines” said Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia. “Together, the Australian Church” […]
Wetter, cooler weather on the way?
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a cooler, wetter Spring (September to November), with rainfall likely to be above median for the eastern two-thirds of Australia. Maximum temperatures for September to November are likely to be below median daytime temperatures for eastern and central Australia. Above median minimum temperatures for September to November are very likely for astern Australia. Conditions are favouring above average winter–spring […]
New yabby net rules in place
With spring just around the corner, recreational fishers are being reminded that as of 30 April 2021, the use of Opera House style yabby traps are strictly prohibited. Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Program Leader for Fisheries, Jim Harnwell, said open-top, eco-friendly nets must be used in all NSW waters. “These eco-friendly nets are not only great for catching yabbies, but they will also help to protect our iconic native aquatic wildlife,” Mr Harnwell said. […]
Big drop in antibiotic scripts with COVID restrictions
A new study led by scientists at the University of NSW and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has examined the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on antibiotic dispensing in Australia. The study – published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology – revealed a 36 per cent drop in antibiotic prescription rates following the COVID-19 restrictions despite stable rates of GP consultations. Australia is in the top […]
Workers needed for coming harvest
Ahead of a predicted record spring harvest, Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, has encouraged Aussies to take up on-farm employment to help primary producers overcome a COVID-induced workforce shortage. Mr Marshall said the state’s agricultural industry was facing a labour shortfall, and travelers and out-of-work New South Welshmen could be well placed to help once stay-at-home orders were lifted. […]
Right out there: how the pandemic has given rise to extreme views and fractured conservative politics
Frank Bongiorno, Australian National University Great crises are a stimulus to right-wing political mobilisation. Famously, the Great Depression of the 1930s gave the Nazis their chance. It was a good time for fascists or near-fascists in other countries as well, including Australia. Here, the ground was thick with the Old […]
Czy w Sydney wojsko ma wyciągać z domów osoby z pozytywnym wynikiem testu na Covid-19 i zamykać ich w izolatoriach?
Zgłoszony news Z tytułu zgłoszonego tekstu z portalu detektywprawdy.pl wynika, że w Sydney w Australii żołnierze wspólnie z policją będą siłą wyciągać z domów osoby z pozytywnym wynikiem testu na koronawirusa i umie… https://detektywprawdy.pl/2021/07/30/w-sydney-zolnierze-z-policja-beda-wyciagac-z-domow-osoby-z-pozytywnym-wynikiem-c19-i-beda-umieszczali-w-izolatoriach/?fbclid=IwAR2baF60j5DruJjamXjq5JIhMkF9NeK1yUWF5eXcwhZr0H56CzvSjrNx2CY Werdykt Fake News Raport eksperta Data werdyktu: 03.08.2021 02:14 Z tytułu zgłoszonego tekstu z portalu detektywprawdy.pl wynika, […]
Should we vaccinate children against COVID-19? We asked 5 experts
Shutterstock Phoebe Roth, The Conversation Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently announced provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be used in 12-15-year-olds. We learned on Monday that the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has advised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 12-15, those who live […]