Have you ever thought of how your Ekka favourites came to the show? SheSociety rounds up the history of some of the show’s classics. The now symbolic Strawberry Sundae and dagwood dogs were both introduced in the 1950’s and almost 70 years later […]
TUESDAY, August 14 Turkey’s lira has recouped some of its earlier losses after the country’s central bank took steps to stem the currency’s freefall. The measures come after the Turkish lira hit record lows against the dollar amid a widening diplomatic spat […]
A traditional welcome to country and smoking ceremony marked the dawning of a new era today (August 8) with the unveiling of a new contemporary name and brand for council’s Lake Kawana Community Centre’s history, now to be known as VENUE 114 […]
The team here at #SheSociety always get into the spirit of the office sweep whenever a new season of the Bachelor starts, especially this season with Honey Badger Nick Cummins as the Bach! Join in on the fun and download for yourself […]
Approaching the golden years is unavoidable and can create a level of uncertainty. Some of us celebrate birthdays with party hats on, whereas others run for the hills when the word ‘aging’ is mentioned. Regardless of which you are, it’s time to […]
‘Drunk’ driver’s excuse after fatal hit As Madison Lyden’s heartbroken family spoke out about the “horrific way” their loving sibling and daughter died in New York City, the truck driver who knocked her down has explained why he got behind the wheel […]
The typical office desk is home to more than 10 million bacteria, 400 times more than a toilet seat. Other studies have revealed people don’t wash their hands, and surfaces from taps to elevator buttons are “officially dirty“. Beyond the health concerns, […]
Ekka season has finally arrived. Almost half a million people are expected to converge on the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane for the Royal Queensland Show this August. Before you run off for a day of dagwood dogs, showbags, and strawberry sundaes, take […]
#SheSociety rounds up the highlights of what’s new this year at the Ekka! Competition Facilities The CRT Pavillion is the new home for large and small animal breeds during the show, it’s the only building of its kind globally and has been […]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has died of cancer aged 36. It comes just eight days after he decided to end his treatment to go into palliative care. Lyle had been undergoing his third stint of cancer treatment after a […]
Australians young and old are rallying around the country’s battling farmers hit hardest by the drought with schemes to raise relief money. One such scheme – a simple campaign driven by the popularity of a humble pub dish called Parma For A […]
I am raising sons, growing and shaping two boys into GOOD men. I take it very seriously, I have an intention for my sons, I am raising brave, conscious, connected, fearless men in how they live and love, who are unapologetic for […]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 The NAPLAN results for more than 1 million children have been caught up in controversy as education heads raise the alarm that it may not be possible to compare scores across the country. The national assessment authority, ACARA, was […]
Australia’s crippling drought, which blankets massive swathes of the country’s farming areas, has touched the nation with cash support – big and small – coming to the rescue of those hardest hit. Millions of dollars from the Federal and State governments, bolstered […]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Australia’s population will hit the 25 million mark later tonight according to projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), a milestone reached in record time as net migration continues to outpace births. The ABS population clock estimates Australia’s […]
Indonesia earthquake leaves at least 82 dead in Lombok, Bali as residents flee A strong earthquake has struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok, killing at least 82 people and shaking neighbouring Bali, one week after another quake on Lombok killed more […]
Brisbane school rocked by flu outbreak A Brisbane primary school has been urging parents to keep their children at home after a mass flu outbreak saw 15 staff and almost 200 students struck down with the virus. There will be a skeleton […]
THURSDAY 2 AUGUST Coles has set a deadline for its extended free plastic bags handout, after bowing to customer pressure in backing down on reusable bags, ABC News reports. On Wednesday, Coles said it would continue handing out thicker reusable plastic bags […]
If you’re in your 40s, you may have noticed a slump in your happiness. Perhaps you’re feeling a bit restless, or disappointed in how things turned out. It’s not depression — and it’s not a mid-life crisis, either — just a sense […]
Coles will continue handing out plastic bags for free in its stores indefinitely, bowing to customer pressure and saying shoppers “need more time to make the transition to reusable bags”. Most state governments in Australia have banned thin single-use bags, and the […]
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