Spencer Park secured a 3-1 victory over North Albany in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade competition, with James Leiper scoring twice and Tim Rowatt adding another goal. North Albany’s Lawson Terpstra reduced the deficit just before half-time, but Spencer Park regained control after the break. In other matches, Manypeaks defeated Mt Barker 2-1, while Kathryn Slattery’s hat-trick led Manypeaks to a 3-0 win against Mt Barker in the women’s A-grade.
Old Young’s Kitchen in Swan Valley will permanently close after over three years of operation, with its last day of service on August 24th. The closure has saddened many locals, who shared their fond memories and experiences at the restaurant, known for its local produce and in-house distilled gin. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Old Young's Kitchen is closing after three and a half years, and many people in the area are very...
Read moreCollingwood faces a significant challenge ahead of their match against Fremantle, missing key defenders Dan Houston and Jeremy Howe due to injuries, while 2023 Norm Smith Medal winner Bobby Hill remains unavailable. Despite these absences, the Magpies will welcome back several players, aiming to maintain their strong record against the Dockers, who have not beaten them since 2022. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Collingwood's football team will be missing two of their defenders...
Read moreCraig Nolte, a 56-year-old carpenter from Ballina, NSW, died after being bitten by a bat while attempting to rescue it in November 2024, despite receiving the rabies vaccine. His wife, Robyn, expressed her confusion over the vaccine's ineffectiveness, as he became critically ill and was the first confirmed human case of lyssavirus in NSW, which is rarely fatal. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An Australian man named Craig Nolte died after being bitten...
Read moreMount Gibson Iron plans to transition from mining iron ore in the Kimberley to acquiring gold tenements in the Northern Territory, purchasing Northern Star Resources' share of the Central Tanami gold project for $50 million. As its iron ore operations near closure, the deal aims to capitalize on favorable gold market conditions, with development decisions anticipated within 12 to 18 months. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Mount Gibson Iron is buying land to...
Read moreThe UN reports at least 875 killings in Gaza over six weeks, primarily near US and Israeli-backed aid points, while the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation disputes these claims, citing successful aid distribution. Meanwhile, an Israeli proposal to relocate Palestinians to a "humanitarian city" faces criticism and logistical challenges, with unclear implementation plans amid ongoing conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UN says many people have been hurt or killed near places helping with...
Read moreSeverance and The Penguin Lead Emmy NominationsApple TV+'s psychological thriller Severance topped the Emmy nominations with 27, competing for best drama, while HBO's The Penguin received 24 nominations for best limited series. Other contenders include The Studio and The White Lotus with 23 nominations each, and notable acting nominations for Harrison Ford, Noah Wyle, and Colin Farrell. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Severance and The Penguin are the big stars at the Emmy...
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