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The Commonwealth of Australia was founded on January 1st as six former British colonies became six states with Edmund Barton as the first prime minister. The commemoration was declared at a ceremony held in Centennial Park in Sydney, after a process of deliberation, consultation and debate involving majority votes across all of Australia. Not everyone was allowed to vote, however with Western Australia and Queensland excluding indigenous people…

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its black-and-white navigation cameras to capture panoramas of this scene at two times of day. Blue, orange, and green color was added to a combination of both panoramas for an artistic interpretation of the scene. · On Nov. 16, 2021 (the 3,299th Martian day, or sol, of the mission), engineers commanded Curiosity to take two sets of mosaics, or composite images, capturing the scene at 8:30 a.m. and again at 4:10…

Ensom Funeral Services recognises that each family’s needs are different and, with that in mind, they take the time to prepare a unique and fitting tribute and farewell. It is the emphasis on providing personal advice and assistance to grieving families that sets Ensom Funeral Services apart. · The friendly and professional team at Ensom Funeral Services has been part of the Auckland community for many years. John Ensom started in the…

It’s hot! And most people are out and about enjoying all the things that Summer has to offer with little thought to the winter months. But Carlos Ter Huurne, owner of Ignition Firewood, a Drury-based firewood supplier is always thinking ahead and knows that if you buy your wood now you will benefit from it in a number of ways once Winter descends. · “Summer is the best time to buy firewood. You benefit from lower prices because we sell freshly…

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas. Welcome to 2021. · WHERE TO EAT GUIDES · If you need a copy of our latest Where to Eat Guide – then call the Business Association on 2988996 and we can post one out for you. · MURALS IN TOWN We now have over 25 murals in town and we have an Art Trail Map which you can download from our Website so next time you are in town, go for a walk and admire all…

The year started on a high with the housing market still fizzing from the lockdown of April 2020 and the market was busy. · People returning to New Zealand looking for their haven fueled by the reduction in LVR’s which saw an unexpected surge by investors taking advantage of the buying power this gave them. · 2021 has seen a reversal in the type of buyers when the removal of the lower LVR’s but also the change to tax laws removing the tax…

The closest I have been to you was when we jigged side by side in the VIP area of a U2 concert a couple of years ago. I remember thinking how tiny and pretty you were. · I am a sensitive empath, and watching the pain in your eyes as you comforted the bereaved and traumatised after the mosque massacre, and White Island. I thought i recognised the same in you. · I know your Misinformation Officer will quickly find this post and hopefully share it…

Yesterday morning I woke up to some unwelcome news. My best friend from university days has passed away. He was an active fit man looking forward to enjoying retirement. Early on he had a mild stroke, his heart became inflamed and the valves were damaged, unfortunately his immune system was too depleted to respond to treatment. His story is familiar in these Covid times and shared by millions, yet nevertheless a deeply personal tragedy for his…

The practitioners at NZDSOS have been accused of spreading information that is contrary to the Medical Council (MCNZ) guidelines on Covid-19 vaccination. It would appear that the MCNZ has forgotten about its own guidelines on Informed Consent that advise doctors to "be open and honest" with patients. It seems this guiding principle has not only been forgotten by the MCNZ but those who practice this are being persecuted. · Our hearts do not…

Dr Garth Cooper has devoted his career to helping fellow Māori but he now finds himself in the gun over his opinions about science and indigenous knowledge. Graham Adams reports from the front lines of the culture wars. New Zealanders like their heroes talented and modest and preferably devoted to public service as well. Sir Edmund Hillary is the exemplar of that breed and very few have the mana he enjoys in our collective consciousness. ·…