Ed Dwight, first African American candidate for space travel, takes off 60 years later
In short: The US' first African American astronaut candidate Ed Dwight, 90, has flown into space for the first time.He was in the same class as…
Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook, then beat Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Clippers expect Russell Westbrook to return this week after missing most of March with a fractured left hand. Westbrook was cleared to…
Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe lookalikes make a splash in Adelaide to raise money for cancer research
In short: 663 people took part in this year's Marilyn Jetty swim to raise funds for the Cancer Council.Every year, hundreds of people swim around…
Boyup Brook’s only pub revived under new ownership after handshake deal
Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar looking for a guitar and ended up buying the pub?It might sound…
Riverland Christmas-tree farmers Ed and Marg Simpfendorfer hand seeds of success to the Plush family
For nearly two decades, Christmas tree growers Ed and Marg Simpfendorfer have been supplying families with the centrepiece to their celebrations and infusing memories with…
Pride of the Murray paddle wheeler resurfaced after six months at the bottom of the Thomson River
The Pride of the Murray has been raised after a major operation to salvage the vessel from the depths of the Thomson River.Key points:It took three days…
Splendour in the Grass experience still sweet enough to attract thousands of music fans
Some might have been underwhelmed by the line-up or turned off by memories of last year's mud, but an estimated 35,000 music fans still think Splendour…
Curious southern right whale leaves couple with lifelong memories after encounter off southern WA
An "incredible experience" is how Albany's Colleen Smetham has described an encounter with a whale off Western Australia's south coast. Ms Smetham and her husband, Paul, were…
Katherine’s Junk Festival encourages community artists as council prepares to trial kerbside recycling
Junk Festival is the one time of the year in Katherine when saying "your outfit's rubbish" is a welcome compliment.Key points:From June 21, Katherine Town Council will…
Clermont pharmacist Grant Oswald wins award for Jugs and Jocks event helping men’s mental health
Grant Oswald is the only pharmacist in his small central Queensland town and often works gruelling 60-hour weeks to make sure everyone has their medicine.Key…
How this stockbroker became a much-loved maths teacher in central Queensland
As he watched many of his colleagues being given their marching orders, Nahroon Nazim received a phone call that changed the trajectory of his life.It…
Keith Urban invites NSW students to Brisbane concert in appreciation of COVID lockdown videos
It is proof that dreams do come true as students from the tiny country town of Urbenville in northern NSW were given celebrity treatment after inviting Keith Urban to perform…