Southside High School recently made state history by awarding the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy to 39 students in 15 different languages other than English setting a record for the most languages ever certified in a single season by any Arkansas high school Languages recognized this year include Arabic students must demonstrate proficiency in both English and a second language English proficiency is typically shown through scores on standardized tests Proficiency in another language is assessed through a rigorous Spanish was the most represented language among this year’s honorees with the following students certified in both Spanish and English: Gianna Abarca Centeno More: Southside quiz bowl’s historic streak continues with 24th state appearance Additional recipients and their certified language pairs include: who earned trilingual certification in Portuguese Students were honored during a ceremony and reception held April 28 in the Southside Commons where all honorees received official certificates from the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy organization Graduating seniors also received red and royal blue honor cords adorned with a custom Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy charm The biliteracy program at Southside High is coordinated by English Language Learner teacher Melissa Bonar with the support of Principal Jeff Prewitt and Assistant Principal Rachael Foster the new health centre will offer a range of vital services Canberrans living in the south are set to benefit from more local healthcare options Two important southside projects have reached key milestones Remaining approvals are being sought to allow work to begin on the South Tuggeranong Health Centre the new facility will offer a range of vital services The new centre will ensure southside residents can access the services they need closer to home The centre’s design has been shaped by extensive engagement with both clinicians and the local community The final plan includes 11 consultation rooms and a flexible layout The ACT Government has partnered with construction company Shape as the Head Contractor to build the facility The hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre is on track to be completed later this year tested and cured the pool’s concrete shell There will also be a new creche and community room for leisure centre members to use These are being fitted and furnished now and will open soon These projects are in addition to others across the ACT designed to deliver high-quality health care closer to where people live Find out more here. Kendrick Lamar will headline Spilt Milk 2025 in Canberra on Saturday 13 December Funding has been provided to over 2,500 Canberra families through the Future of Education Equity Fund Construction will begin soon on the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time The Flyers are set for a seventh season in the WNBL following the confirmation the league will have new owners for the 2025-26 season The league’s transfer to the new ownership group followed months of negotiations between the clubs the focus was on the growth and success of the competition with clubs wanting to ensure the success is shared with the basketball community to help continue to build the game in Australia said it was important for the Flyers to continue in the WNBL as it is all about the athletes and the game “This is certainly not a business decision but a commitment to women’s sport and what is best for the players to ensure they receive the recognition they deserve as world-class athletes.” Gerry has a genuine passion for supporting athletes and has been a supporter of women’s sport and women’s basketball in Australia for over 30 years he was the major sponsor of Dandenong Rangers in the WNBL between 1997 and 2019 and he became the owner and Jayco the naming rights sponsor of Southside Flyers Jayco was also the major sponsor of the Australian Opals and the entire Australian women’s national basketball program for eight years from 2010 “I am pleased to maintain this support through the Flyers and inspire the next generation of young girls through visible role models they can look up to and dream of becoming “We can now focus on building a team for the upcoming season and continuing to develop the players and everyone involved with the Flyers,” he added The playing roster for the 2025-26 season will be announced in the coming weeks starting with the re-signing of players from last season before the WNBL Free Agency period commences in mid-May In the spirit of reconciliation the WNBL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Rockhampton Regional Council acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live 152fb400-5e8f-4c39-97af-1671cc9afbba ' + noBrDesc.replace(/(\r\n|\r|\n){2}((\r\n|\r|\n)+)?/g, '$2 The Battletrain’s Slay-ground waits for children before the upcoming May Day Parade in South Minneapolis May 2.Tim Evans | MPR NewsGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories A three-seat Ferris wheel made entirely of scrap metal Matt Carlyle and Walker “Bones” Friend discuss the Ferris Wheel as they prepare the Battletrain for the May Day Parade in South Minneapolis May 2.Tim Evans | MPR NewsA playground on a vehicle originally designed to be powered by a human hamster wheel A bicycle-powered ice and fish shack with moving dinosaur parts MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Dinosaur heads stick out of a window of the Battletrain’s Slay-ground vehicle in South Minneapolis May 2.Tim Evans | MPR News“I always think of Southside Battletrain as a group of people that like to show the absurdity of life through by doing weird things,” said Max Ritter who joined about 15 years ago when he was in welding school and a friend advised him to check it out The heavy metal art collective is among the many colorful arts endeavors stretching people’s imaginations that are centered on the May Day festivities around Powderhorn Park a community celebration of the arrival of spring like you can express yourself in wild and different ways,” he said the battle train extends over a block and requires at least 100 volunteers to operate There are about a dozen pieces that make up the battle train though not all make it to the annual parade at Powderhorn Park each year nicknamed “Tuggy,” has the frame of a 1996 Ford Econoline van the cab of a semi-trailer and a foghorn intended for the Duluth lift bridge but rejected because of a casting flaw Members say they work primarily with materials they have on hand and with donated materials People work on the Battletrain’s Tugboat before the upcoming May Day Parade in South Minneapolis May 2.Tim Evans | MPR News“You’ll see a number of things in the neighborhood that got dinosaurs on them because one year a whole bunch of animatronic dinosaurs was donated,” said Andrew Bendzick While Southside Battletrain is based out of a home on East 31st St and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis larger-than-life curiosities overtake the surrounding block — with support from neighbors Some of it's loud; some of it's grimy and smoky Mikey Gabrelcik’s name is engraved along the side of the Hamm’s Crusher a car cut in half and containing a 2,000-pound block of concrete intended to flatten beer cans Empty cans adorn the Battletrain’s Hamm’s Crusher days before the May Day Parade in South Minneapolis May 2.Tim Evans | MPR NewsGabrelcik has been part of Southside Battletrain on and off since it started and said working on the Hamm’s Crusher helped him out mentally after a tough period He said the playfulness of the group is what has driven him to stay involved “It's really important for adults to play It's good for your energy,” said Gabrelcik Tosh Anderson and Mikey Gabrelcik pose for a portrait as the sun sets during Battletrain preparations in South Minneapolis May 2.Tim Evans | MPR NewsThe exact date of the collective’s origins are debated but he thinks it was around 2008 that the Southside Battletrain founders made a float out of old prop equipment from a puppeteer waited in an alleyway until a gap in the longstanding May Day parade “May Day and Southside Battletrain are intrinsically linked,” he said the group will also go where requested in the summer: Art-a-Whirl Southside Battletrain got nonprofit status last year — or became “an entity in the eyes of the state,” as Ritter puts it — with hopes of ensuring its sustainability Ritter said they wanted to get finances straight and establish institutional memory “We hope to make this a thing that lasts longer than any individual,” said Ritter the Southside Battletrain will be part of the May Day parade going down Bloomington Avenue from 28th to 34th Street starting at noon It will then station along 15th Avenue South next to Powderhorn Park where they invite people to check out the pieces and take a ride on the Ferris wheel The parade and festival are free to attend Ritter said there will also be tacos and merch Members want the public to know people of all ages and skills are welcome to join Home Newsroom Two generations supported at Carinity Education Southside When Renee Baker left Carinity Education Southside after graduating from high school little did she know that 15 years later she would return as the mother of a student Renee enrolled at the all-girls special assistance school in Brisbane after moving out of home as a teenager I wasn’t living with my parents at that time,” Renee said “Normal schools didn’t understand that I had appointments with Centrelink or I had my own doctor’s appointments This school was more understanding of those sorts of things and had youth workers that would help you out “The meals provided by the school and the out-of-school activities were always great We weren’t just going on a normal excursion “They also had the creche here Things like that help a lot of the young women who are disadvantaged in society.” Renee graduated from Year 12 at Carinity Education Southside in 2007 and her daughter Elisha was born the following year Renee has returned to the school – after Elisha enrolled there “When I first walked back in the gates I was like because the school definitely looked different,” Renee said the office is where the library used to be But not much has changed with the way the school does like to help our youth.” Carinity Education Southside was the first alternate schooling option Renee considered for Elisha when she realised her daughter was having difficulties in a public school she’s completely turned around with both her schooling and her personality,” Renee said “She was struggling and she didn’t want to help herself but now she’s the first person to help anybody.” Renee says Carinity Education Southside has “got the good mix between schoolwork and helping the students” “If I didn’t find Southside I probably would have dropped out of school and I definitely wouldn’t have completed my senior education “This school definitely provides you with the tools to help you succeed.” Of all the centenarians who currently live in Carinity aged care communities ANZAC Day is a special time of reflection for Carinity Colthup Manor aged care resident and Vietnam War veteran A church ministry which aims to empower struggling families and "create something truly transformational" for the Moreton Bay community is being funded by Carinity’s Collaborative Community Projects Carinity acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Queensland and their connections to land We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Making a whole day out of thrifting is a great way to spend an arvo on the weekend. That’s why South Melbourne brewery and steakhouse Pirate Life is teaming up with Preston vintage store Retropolis for a series of pop-up southside markets Swing by to browse through vintage clothes spritzes and snacky bites throughout the day there’ll be DJs on deck to keep the vibes going @piratelife.southmelbourne There is an internal server error on Cloudflare's network PLAYER UPDATE: Naz Hillmon has returned to the United States for personal reasons but is expected to rejoin the squad next week in Round 14 for our clash against Townsville Fire the Flyers are thrilled to welcome back centre Carley Ernst who returns after being sidelined for several weeks due to injury Known for her ability to anchor the team with her defensive presence Carley’s return couldn’t have come at a better time as the Flyers continue their push toward the postseason guard Nikita Young is back in action after a four-week recovery from an ankle injury Round 13 promises to be a test for the Flyers but the team is ready to rally together with a strengthened line-up and a renewed focus 🎟️ Get your tickets now and join us for what promises to be an electric night of basketball. Let’s pack the stands and show the Fire what the Flyers family is all about It has been a disappointing season with several injuries impacting the Flyers season and interrupting continuity for individual players and the team As we head into the pointy end of the Cygnett WNBL Season the good news with the expected return of Carley Ernst has been offset by an injury to our Captain who sustained a hamstring injury in Townsville on Saturday night Bec will join Mikki Vaughn on the sidelines for the remainder of the season Below is an update on the status of several players who have sustained injuries in recent weeks Carley Ernst has been working extremely hard on her recovery from a back injury sustained following training the game against Bendigo earlier this season and is set to return to the court in the next two weeks Carley has made significant progress in her rehab and the determination displayed to get back on court and she is on track to make a full recovery We’re all excited that we will get to see her back in action and contributing to the team once she’s fully fit and ready Nikita Young is expected to make a recovery from an ankle injury she sustained during training in the lead-up to the game against Townsville on January 4 The good news is that Nikita is hoping to return for our Round 13 game against the Capitals on January 25 Her positive outlook and determined work in rehabilitation have contributed to her returning to the court and we’re all looking forward to seeing her back in action soon Bec Cole suffered a hamstring injury during our Round 11 game against Townsville when she appeared to slip on the large decal in the key it has been confirmed that Bec will be out for the remainder of the season Bec has been a standout leader and has put together some incredible performances on the court throughout the season The entire team and coaching staff wish her a speedy recovery and full rehabilitation Mikki Vaughn has been sidelined with an Achilles injury in recent weeks Mikki worked her way through the injury but suffered a setback in the last game of the year against Sydney on December 30 it has been determined that Mikki will be unable to return for the remainder of the season and we know the team and fans will miss her on the court The injuries to key players have certainly been challenging but we’re confident that each of these athletes will continue to show their resilience as they work towards recovery The team is supporting them every step of the way and we know that our injured players will return stronger than ever The Flyers are very fortunate to have the support from a wonderful medical team who continue to provide the very best treatment and support for the players with the priority always being the well-being of the athletes Bendigo Spirit is set to host the Southside Flyers in their final home game of the regular season This matchup promises to be an exciting contest as the Spirit look to make a statement before the playoffs whilst the Flyers hope to keep their post-season dream alive The Bendigo Spirit have secured the top spot on the WNBL ladder with a 17-2 record clinching the minor premiership after a convincing 81-60 victory over Geelong United to kick off Round 14 on Wednesday remain a formidable opponent and are eager to finish the regular season on a high note the Spirit and the Flyers have faced each other twice These closely contested games highlight the competitive nature of this rivalry The battle between the backcourts will be essential Whitcomb’s scoring ability against Cole’s defensive skills could determine the game’s outcome Fans can anticipate a high-energy game with both teams eager to assert dominance The Spirit will aim to leverage their home-court advantage and maintain momentum heading into the playoffs while the Flyers will look to disrupt their plans and gain confidence with an upset victory Get your game day tickets to see the “Only Team in Town” Tickets to individual Flyers’ games are now on sale Starting with the opening home game and the unfurling of the 2024 WNBL Championship banner Click Here to purchase tickets Get in early to reserve the best available seats to Flyers’ home games at the State Basketball Centre for the 2024/25 WNBL season The first home game is on Saturday November 9 against the Sydney Flames with tip-off at 5:00pm Flyers membership provides the best seats for all games at the special discount price Click Here for membership and join the Flyers Family for the 2024/25 WNBL season Perth Lynx did plenty right on Wednesday night despite the eventual WNBL loss to the Bendigo Spirit but now there can’t be any let up in effort at home to the Southside Flyers on Saturday night The Lynx were leading by as much as 12 points with top spot on the line on Wednesday night in Bendigo before giving up 30 points in the fourth quarter to end up losing by nine That means that Perth does stay in second position in the WNBL with a 12-4 record but it’s two losses now behind the league-leading Spirit and only one loss ahead of the third placed Townsville Fire That makes it a tight race now in the run home for a top two finish making every game important for the Lynx to not slip up to remain second and that starts on Saturday night against the Flyers It’s the last of three game of the season also for the Lynx at the Perth High Performance Centre and while the Flyers are struggling having lost their last four Perth can’t afford to take anything for granted in the Grand Final rematch Southside will be without Bec Cole and Mikki Vaughn now for the rest of the season while still without Nikita Young and Carley Ernst on Saturday night it’s still a Flyers team who competed hard to lose by just 10 points in Townsville last Saturday with Naz Hillmon delivering 27 points and 11 rebounds and Alice Kunek nine points and three rebounds Following Wednesday night’s tough loss in Bendigo Perth now can’t afford a slip up against the Flyers on Saturday night to maintain their hold on second position with Townsville breathing right down their necks “We’ve been probably thinking ahead for a little while now and once you get to that 11 12 win number you can start doing that,” coach Ryan Petrik said “That was a bit of a problem on Sunday where the girls might have been thinking ahead to Bendigo versus focusing on the Geelong game “We’ve been looking at Bendigo and Townsville for a while and what we think can beat them come playoff time “We’ve been planning and preparing for Townsville and Bendigo for a long time and people have just been talking Perth and Bendigo but Townsville are only one win behind us and have a new import “There really is the big three so we need to keep winning to try and stay second but in the coaches room a lot of our thinking is about Townsville and Bendigo.” Looking back on Wednesday’s top of the table clash with Bendigo Petrik saw plenty of positives especially with 14 second chance points to six what ultimately counts is the score and the Spirit went 15/29 from three to the 9/32 from the Lynx and overall shot 48 per cent from the field opposed to 37 there was still a lot for the Lynx to take out of it when the disappointment of losing wore off for Petrik “We did a really good job for 30 odd minutes but they were the best team on the planet in the fourth,” Petrik said “Full credit to Bendigo but there’s plenty of positives and normally if you are going to take 11 more field goal than they are you’re going to shoot seven more free-throws than they do you’re going to get six more offensive rebounds than they do and you’re going to turn the ball over times less than they do “That’s pretty crazy but the reality is they go 6/7 from three in the fourth and good luck beating them They were fantastic in the fourth quarter and just too good in the end.” Tickets – Available by clicking here How to watch – Live, free and on demand on 9Now The Jayco Southside Flyers fell short to the Townsville Fire on Saturday evening to a three on the buzzer from Abbey Ellis which assisted the Fire to a 78-75 win the Flyers hoped to secure their 5th win of the 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL season when they faced the Fire for the first time The game became another close one as the first quarter proved to be tight and physical between the two Naz Hillmon assisted the Flyers to a handy 6-point lead mid-way through the first The Fire were able to reign in the deficit after an 11-0 run which gave them a narrow 22-20 lead heading into the second Ellis started the second dangerously from beyond the arc splashing 2 from deep early to extend the Fire’s lead to 10 points Alice Kunek and Tera Reed tried their best to chip away at the Fire’s lead throughout the quarter however the scoring prowess and quickness in transition from the Fire proved way too strong as they held a 10-point lead at the half Momentum swung the Flyers’ way to begin the third and sharpshooters Kunek and Dallas Loughridge converted from long range in succession which cut the Fire’s lead back to 3 points Loughridge continued to be a power force in offense throughout the quarter to cut the margin to 5 points heading into the final term The Fire looked to be running away with their lead in the last Hillmon and Maddy Rocci kept the Flyers in touch with the Fire and narrowed the margin once again A clutch three from Kunek and a crucial basket under the ring from Hillmon tied the game with 5 seconds remaining Coach Seebohm called a timeout to draw up one final play which was executed to precision with Ellis splashing a three on the buzzer to give the Fire a 3-point win BOX SCORE The Southside Flyers will be fighting to keep their season alive in the 5 team race for 4th spot on the Cygnett WNBL ladder when they face Geelong United at the State Basketball Centre on Wednesday 8th January. Tip-off is 7 PM, tickets are selling fast for a final match-up against Geelong and can be purchased here While we didn’t enjoy the on-court success this season thanks to the support from our incredible members and supporters it was another entertaining and exciting Flyers WNBL season We were unable to enjoy the number of victories we were all hoping for but there were many close games and a great atmosphere at the State Basketball Centre with the Flyers Family in fine voice It was great to celebrate with a victory over Adelaide in front of the Flyers fans in our final home game and then to finish the season with another victory in Sydney was a deserved finish for the team the development of several players throughout the season in particular Dallas Loughridge and Manuela Pouch was very pleasing and a great sign for the future “Everyone is disappointed we didn’t get more wins and that we are not playing finals and that is something we will continue to work on the support and noise at our home games is incredible and it is fantastic to be part of the Flyers Family,” Kristi Harrower said after the final home game At the small team lunch held following the final game of the season player awards were presented in recognition of the individual performances during the season While the official season is over for the Flyers Kristi Harrower is on the coaching panel and Maddy Rocci is in the official squad for the upcoming Opals (Australian National Women’s Team) Trans-Tasman series against New Zealand in May Assistant Coach Jo Wood has been selected as an Assistant Coach and Manuela Puoch is in the squad for the Australian Women’s Under 19 Team (Gems) for the FIBA Under 19 World Cup Thank you to all the members and supporters for the ongoing support you make a Flyers home game a great experience and the best in the WNBL and the work already happening to set up next season we are very confident we are on the right track to bounce back quickly in the 2025-26 season and look forward to the continued support of the Flyers Family Highlights from the Sydney Flames’ round 16 clash against the Southside Flyers at Quaycentre We spend some time away from the court with Dallas Loughridge Tayah is set to return to the WNBL with the Flyers for the 2024/25 season “I am really excited to be back and could not be happier now I am part of the Flyers team I have learned so much and I know my game will continue to develop under Kristi,” Tayah said before training this week Join the Flyers today – Become a Member – Before Individual games go on sale Tayah has overcome significant injuries to make her way back to top level basketball and we have now seen her determination first hand Tayah moved to Melbourne (from Perth) to give herself an opportunity to get back into the WNBL and she has certainly earned this opportunity,” said Flyers Coach Kristi Harrower Tayah is still only 23 but has valuable experience playing for Washington State in the USA College competition as well as Perth Lynx Join the Flyers today – Become a Member where she was top ten in the league for points and rebounds Naz Hillmon is returning to Australia for a second season in the WNBL Naz was a fan favourite with the Melbourne Boomers last season on her way to selection in the WNBL Second Team of the Year Click Here to join Naz at the Flyers – “The only team in town” “I am so excited to be coming back to Melbourne and I hope the supporters come out in force to cheer us on” Selection 15 in the 2022 WNBA Draft by Atlanta Dream Naz will be coming straight from the WNBA playoffs where she started for the Dream in their first round playoff series against New York Flyers coach Kristi Harrower is thrilled that Naz is returning to Australia to be part of the Flyers team Having seen Naz’s work ethic and playing ability first hand in her role as Assistant Coach at the Boomers last season Kristi appreciates what Naz will bring to the team “We all saw what Naz brought to the WNBL last season and it is more than what she does on the court Naz is a quality person and at just 24 years of age and I am sure Flyers fans will be excited that she is part of our team,” Kirsti said The Flyers commenced pre-season training on September 30 and Naz is expected to join her new teammates in mid-October Join Naz as part of the Flyers team – get the best reserved seats for the season while some are still available Join the Flyers Today The Perth Lynx open their 2024/25 WNBL season with two home games at Bendat Basketball Centre beginning on Saturday night against the Southside Flyers The Lynx will play host to the Flyers on Saturday night with tip-off set for 7pm at Bendat Basketball Centre in what is a rematch of last year’s WNBL Grand Final series to open the new season for both clubs From the Lynx team that played in that Grand Final series Ally Wilson and Kiara Waite are on board with Teige Morrell now joining the full roster as of this season Then there is co-captains Anneli Maley and Amy Atwell along with Alex Ciabattoni Steph Gorman and Miela Goodchild all back on deck they have a new coach with Kristi Harrower replacing Cheryl Chambers while Alice Kunek Paige Burrows and Tayah Burrows are among their new faces It might be a Grand Final rematch on Saturday night but given the amount of time that has now passed since and with the significant changes to both squads that’s the last thing that will be on Lynx coach Ryan Petrik’s mind this week “I can only speak on behalf of myself and I couldn’t care less that it’s them we are playing in the first game,” Petrik said “I get along really well with Bec Cole and Alice Kunek and I know they beat us in that Grand Final they have a vastly different team and even have a new coach so it’s all very different “We could win this game by 1000 points but they will still be last season’s champions and so they should be I’m not going to spend a second about this being a revenge match or anything on that side of things “The players might feel differently and I certainly get the romance of it from a crowd and fan engagement point of view but from a head coach point of view I won’t spend a second thinking about it.” While Petrik is glad to be starting the season with two home games over the next week firstly on Saturday against the Flyers and then on Wednesday against the Townsville Fire it’s anything but a way of easing into the season Taking on the last two championship winning teams first up is being thrown right in the deep end and even though Petrik is looking forward to hitting the road with this group to quick up the chemistry building process he’s excited for the Perth fans to see their team in action “We certainly never seem to start the season with an easy one we always seem to play a championship favourite in one of the first games,” Petrik said “This time it’s back to back and it is what it is It’s also nice to hit the road early and get some chemistry built on the road especially for us this season we haven’t travelled and didn’t have any pre-season games on the road so haven’t had a real chance to get on the road and travel “Now that this is my 10th year in the WNBL and those road trip really do matter because you’re forced to interact with each other wherever you go all day “There’s just little collisions everywhere that allows you to form bonds “Because we’ve been at home we haven’t been able to have that chance so starting home or away both have their advantages but we’d like to be better in sync and that’s going to come in time “We hope to play some good basketball first up in front of our home fans but no one will be at their best this early on.” The Lynx won’t quite be at full strength for the season-opener with the absence of Atwell who had a stunning off-season getting the chance to play in the WNBA and also be part of the Australian Opals campaign at Paris 2024 she is the only player unavailable to take on the Flyers with the recently married Goodchild good to go after an injury shortly after joining pre-season training “Atwell will be an out at least for this first game against Southside,” Petrik said “She will miss that game at this stage and Miela missed a good chunk of pre-season but she’s back now and has peaked perfectly for the season to start this week.” who has enjoyed a very successful junior career is set to join the Flyers for the next two seasons ‘Manny’ is a local Dandenong junior player having played all her junior basketball with Dandenong and was part of the Dandenong Rangers NBL1 team in her first season of senior basketball this year Click Here to join the Manny at the Flyers Manny is looking forward to being part of the Flyers team to continue her development “It is very exciting to be joining the Flyers I have obviously seen them play many times and am really looking forward to being part of the team and learning from Kristi Harrower and the players “Even before starting with the Flyers I have been given wonderful support and am really looking forward to starting my WNBL career,” Manny said this week Flyers Coach Kristi Harrower is very pleased to have such an exciting young talent joining the Flyers “We are thrilled to welcome Manny to the Flyers We believe she has an exciting career ahead of her and we are looking forward to working with her to continue her development to become the very best player she can “We have a real focus on development for all the players from 17 year old Manny through to our senior players we never stop learning and developing,” Kristi said Manny will be part of the Flyers team playing in the HoopsFest pre-season tournament in Perth later this month She will wait until completing her Year 12 studies before joining the Flyers full-time prior to the season You can join Manny as part of the Flyers Family for the 2024/25 WNBL season Click Here to join the Flyers Today Philadelphia to the Flyers – Mikayla Vaughn arrives in Australia The Flyers are thrilled to welcome Mikayla “Mikki” Vaughn to the team for the upcoming WNBL season The 192cm centre had a strong College career with Notre Dame and spent time with the Minnesota Lynx in 2021 before heading to Europe where she has played in Italy Click Here to join Mikki at the Flyers – “The only team in town” Mikki arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday morning her first visit to Australia and was excited about being here and the opportunity to play with the Flyers and explore Melbourne Surprisingly energetic after 21 hours flying time from Philadelphia to Melbourne via San Francisco she was looking forward to the challenge of playing in the WNBL and playing under Kristi Harrower “I know of Kristi from her incredible basketball career and enjoyed speaking basketball with her on the phone recently It is certainly lovely to be met off the plane by my new coach,” Mikki said after meeting Kristi at Melbourne Airport “I am very excited to be here in Melbourne I have heard good things about the city,” Mikki added Aside from getting into training with her new teammates Mikki had three things she was looking forward to after such a long flight – “something to eat a coffee and a shower.” Within one hour of arriving Mikki was enjoying a late breakfast and a cup of coffee in a local cafe in Melbourne Mikayla will wear number 17 for the Flyers will continue her wonderful career with the Flyers in the upcoming WNBL season Bec capped off what is already a wonderful career with the Flyers and in the WNBL it is fun to be part of such a great organisation Of course the support provided by Gerry and Val Ryan is special and it makes you realise how fortunate we are to be part of this incredible group,” Bec said this week “The changes at the Flyers for this season are exciting and I know we will have another great season it is sure to be fun and I am sure the supporters will enjoy another great year,” Bec added Bec was joined at the Waverley Falcons in the NBL1 South by Flyers’ teammate Carley Ernst and enjoyed a very successful ‘off season’ winning the NBL1 South and NBL1 National Championships but Bec will not be leaving anything to chance in the quest for another Championship with the Flyers “We certainly have a big challenge and there will be no resting on our efforts of last season so we have a lot of work to be do,” Bec added Bec is also the Ambassador for Lymphoma Australia working closely with the organisation to build awareness and advocacy campaigns to support their work Bec is also enjoying a number of roles in the media and the Flyers family is sure to support her in her quest to blaze a trail in the media Keep a close look out for Bec Cole on and off the court this WNBL season Dallas Loughridge has committed to the team for a further two seasons Dallas is looking forward to playing a bigger role with the team in the new season and is excited to have the opportunity to play under new coach Kristi Harrower “I am really looking forward to the new season and working with Kristi who I have enjoyed speaking to about the team and our ongoing development I know I have to continue to work on the development of my game and believe I have a fantastic opportunity here at the Flyers,” Dallas said this week After having to sit out her first season in the WNBL due to injury Dallas has had to work extremely hard to get back to her best and is now ready to display the form in the WNBL that she showed in the Australian junior teams before injuring her knee But while her friends were at parties on the weekend national championships and preparing for her debut season Followed categories will be added to My News The VCE student spent her final year of school juggling her studies playing national and school championships and signing with her first professional sports team in the WNBL I don’t think any 17-year-old at that time would probably be thinking about all of this happening at once.” Puoch told Code Sports after completing her final VCE exams “I think there’s been a new thing every month I’m like ‘yeah I’m down.’ “It’s keeping me entertained.” Always with a dream to play in the elite league especially after cheering on her older sister a Flyers champion player and now UC Capitals rising star Nyadiew admits she didn’t expect it to happen all at once “My first thought was that next year would be my time and that this year I’d just focus on finishing school,” she said “But when Southside reached out to me and said they’d support me with my exams Finishing VCE while training for the top tier league was no easy feat for someone who never wanted to miss a beat I don’t want to miss anything and when they said ‘that’s ok’ that’s when I wanted to sign,” The Flyers rookie said which was a bit too much but I took it in and thought after all this “I had to take a step back (from basketball) which was really hard for me but Southside really did help me they understood putting my education first.” But sacrificing the social scene of a year 12 student on the other hand wasn’t a bother for the teenager “I’m not really a party person and everyone would be like ‘c’mon come to this and that’ and I’d be like nah I’d rather go to a basketball game or training,” Puoch said “Then they’d say I’m so boring but it’s the game I love known for their advanced sports program and who fully supported Puoch’s demanding schedule “I’d go to school in the morning Not just her and her sister taking on the sports scene who all breathe the same competitive spirit and says the game has kept her big family “together on and off the court.” And she credits all their sporting talent to their mum who religiously played sport when she was growing up in Africa crazy and never a dull moment,” Puoch said you’ll hear them and see them at the sideline “The game against my sister (Nyadiew) they were wearing Capitals and Flyers stuff and it was just like wow that’s what makes us so close as a family.” She’s hit the court on just three occasions so far this season with her managed load but the rookie has patience and plenty of time on her side not everything is going to go my way but I’m learning but every minute that I’m on and off the court I’m learning from the girls and Kristi (coach Kristi Harrower) not just about how to develop my game but also the professionalism “I can feel myself developing more and more.” While she locks herself into WNBL full time for the rest of the season Manny has sights on following the steps of Nyadiew with goals of donning the green and gold and going international “I’d love to represent Australia one day.” it’s every little kid’s dream.” further studies remain a priority for the recently graduated I’m going to study something to keep me going “I’m not sure what it is yet but hopefully by the end of the year I’ll know what to do The Southside Flyers host Bendigo Spirit this Sunday at the State Basketball Centre the WNBL faces a real battle to grow the game says basketball great Phil Smyth All Adelaide Lightning players have been released from their contracts as the prospect of a WNBL season without a South Australian club reaches the state’s highest level of government A seven team WNBL26 season could be a strong reality with officials expecting South Australia’s most successful sporting franchise The WNBL salary cap will grow by almost $200,000 and the minimum wage will double over the life of a landmark new collective bargaining agreement After months of negotiation between new ownership and WNBL clubs declaring the next era ‘a crucial step’ in unlocking basketball’s full potential The JackJumpers wasted no time signing a new guard under NBL free agency who is a great mate of former Jackies hero Jack McVeigh The Flyers welcome Paige Burrows to the team for the 2024/25 WNBL season Paige enjoyed a successful NBL1 season with Knox Raiders and was a Development Player with the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL last season Paige was a member of the 2023 Australian Under 19 National team at the U19 World Cup in Spain she joins the Flyers as a Development Player and is determined to forge a career in the WNBL CLICK HERE to join Paige at the Fyers Family Kristi Harrower worked with Paige at the Boomers last season and knows what a quality person she is and believes she has a bright future “Development of individual players and the team is a focus for the Flyers going forward and having worked with Paige last season I know how hard she works and the determination she has to continue to improve her game I also know what a quality young person she is and we are about people with good character “Our goal is for Paige to continue to develop her game and be part of the Flyers roster next season That is what the Development Player position is about the opportunity to work with the best players and secure a roster spot in the future,” Kristi said Paige made her WNBL debut with the Deakin Melbourne Boomers in season 2022 and shined on the 2023 Australian Under 19 National Team at the U19 FIBA World Cup in Spain She was also crowned Knox Raiders Player of the Year in 2023 A quote from Paige in an interview last season is an example of her determination to continue to improve on and off the court “My advice to younger athletes would be to not go through the motions if you want to get better you have to do the work,” Paige said when asked about advice for young athletes Welcome to the Flyers Paige – You can join Paige at the Flyers for the 2024/25 WNBL season Click Here to become a Member today Come along to our weekly Anime/Manga Drawing Club for teens and young adults to 25 years of age Bring your current art project and enjoy the company of fellow artists Please phone Library Administration on 4936 8043 to book (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm). All library events are FREE to attend Fields marked as 'Required' must be completed Enter your email address or your friend's email addresses all separated by commas This event occurs every 1 week(s) on Monday for 31 times ' + noBrDesc.replace(/(\r\n|\r|\n){2}((\r\n|\r|\n)+)?/g https://www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/pa-hospital/pa-southside-clinical-unit-celebrates-decades-of-commitment-to-medical-training The final PAH Medical Grand Rounds for 2024 hosted a celebration of service to thank some of the retiring physicians who have contributed to clinical teaching through the PA-Southside Clinical Unit for many years University of Queensland (UQ) Medical School Dean Associate Professor Claire Ellender hosted the celebration noting that it was a pleasure to publicly acknowledge these colleagues for enabling many to learn from their experience Prof Scott has been a long serving member of the PA-Southside Clinical Unit He commenced as a Registrar in 1986 and has been committed to clinical teaching since then providing a breadth of clinical knowledge for FRACP trainees. He has championed clinical reasoning throughout the many iterations of the medical program but was always steadfast on diagnostic accuracy and the importance of medical history including a focus on deprescribing and clinical epidemiology He continues his research directions into clinical AI and is applauded for his commitment to the College and to UQ It has been my great pleasure to mentor students I would like to specifically mention the stroke certification received this week - I just wanted to make the point that the stroke specialty started in general medicine with Graham Hall Phil Aitken and Richard Boyle many years ago Prof Upham’s research has been pivotal in the modern management of asthma Without the clinical science that has been translated by research groups like John’s patients with severe asthma would not have access to the lifesaving biological therapies that we know are routinely prescribed today John has been a long-standing contributor to Year Three teaching and has conducted over 500 long cases over the last 20 years John’s passion for respiratory medicine has been transferred into the new UQ medical course and the respiratory system now comprises the first eight weeks of the first year as a secure foundation John was also president of the thoracic society of Australia and New Zealand during a difficult time 2021-2024 he steered the respiratory community through the pandemic while contributing to UQ and to the broader health system in Australia John is retiring from clinical work and his role as the Executive Director of Metro South Health Research “I have had a full and rewarding career of clinical care of patients I can look back on my career with gratitude and a certain sense of excitement as well.” Dr Eley has been the Research Manager at the PAH Emergency Department for over 12 years His career started as a charted biologist and agricultural scientist including several years in Kenya; however he shifted focus in 2003 when he moved to Australia and joined UQ as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Rural and Remote Health. From 2015-20 he held the position of graduate coordinator for the PA-Southside Clinical Unit One of Rob’s many achievements was supervising six PhD students. He has championed allied health research but also championed medical officers building on their research capabilities and translating that into their day-to-day care remains an honorary researcher with UQ to continue supervising the next generation of clinician researchers “Who would have thought that a career that started with hands up cows’ bottoms would end up as the Emergency Department Research Manager I must acknowledge the vision of Michael Sinnott in setting up this research manager position along with the support of David Wilkinson in the school the phenomenal support of Andrew and James and Phil in bringing me into the ED with encouragement to do the things I have done which were different than what was traditionally done.” Michael has been a passionate medical educator at the PAH and UQ for over 20 years; he has taught over 1000 students in the art and skill of the medical long case His passion for clear clinical history taking and commitment to clinical reasoning has ensured generations of current and future colleagues have this important skill at the end of their training Michael has continued to work at the PAH Neurology Department and has a large private medical practice at Greenslopes but a highlight of his career has been a passion for ensuring equity of access to quality medical sub specialty care by regularly attending rural and regional clinics across Queensland This is incredibly important for our state and important for our university as we seek to ensure geography is no impediment to accessing high quality care Students attest that you have instilled this important message about equity of access Michael is stepping back from teaching but will continue his clinical work where he will no doubt continue to influence the next generation of clinicians “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to teach people for so long. They say that we see further by standing on the shoulders of giants and I think Ian Scott who was my first medical consultant 27 years ago.” Leo is stepping down from his role in the PA-Southside Clinical Unit; however he will continue the Critical Care Course teaching and clinical work at PAH ICU Leo has been a pivotal advocate for the inclusion of simulation in the course and medical education more broadly he has contributed evidence to the importance of clinical simulation of doctors and other healthcare professionals Leo steered students through the choppy waters of COVID exclusions and successfully navigated a new curriculum for two years the PA-Southside Clinical Unit is in a strong position ensuring we had a defined staffing structure and a clear way forward to ensure PA is well placed to be one of the key contributors to the medical program “I was driven to medical education because I felt poorly prepared for internship and one of the key motivators for me was that interns that follow could have a better experience if they were better prepared than I was a friend had come back from Harvard where they did medical simulation and it was at a time when Queensland had just built the biggest skills development centre – the biggest simulation centre - in the southern hemisphere so there was floor space and equipment we set up the first interdisciplinary simulation program in the world in Intensive Care and got to see those lightbulb moments for trainees I wanted to bring that experience to undergraduates I helped set up the training program and delivered it to about 250 students a year for three to four years Federal money then brokered an agreement between five health services and the University of Queensland to set up a program that was delivered for almost 15 years to all the UQ students in their final year. It will hopefully continue for the coming years but we are yet to see what role simulation will play in the new program While in the role as Head of the Clinical Unit I got to understand the extent of research and academia that was happening at PA Hospital and that was eye opening for me as a long serving regular clinician highly able researchers and NHMRC grant winners who truly deserved recognition across the campus Headed by Associate Professor Claire Ellender the PA-Southside Clinical Unit helps train about 200 students from across years three and four of the medical program every year PA-Southside Clinical Unit is highly integrated with three Queensland Health hospitals: This event occurs every 1 week(s) on Thursday for 32 times The 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL season starts in Perth for the Flyers with a rematch of last season’s Grand Final series against Perth Lynx While it is a so called ‘rematch’ it is a completely different Flyers team to the one that took out the Championship in March The Flyers have made six changes to the roster together with a new coach and new assistant coach Tayah Burrows and Manuela Puoch will wear the Flyers colours for the first time with another recruit Tera Reed sitting out the game with an ankle injury She will make her Flyers debut in Thursday’s game away game against Geelong United or next Saturday night in the Flyers first home game of the season You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together news stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL ESPN/Getty ImagesSouthpole to SouthsideChristmas came early for Kristi Harrower and her Southside Flyers on Sunday in the form of a much-needed win over the ladder-leaders Having won just one of their past six games after losing to Adelaide in the City of Churches on Friday night It was made all the more sweeter for Harrower with the victory coming against the club they steered to its only championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14 we needed that big time," Kristi told ESPN post-game "To do it against a quality group that has a lot of experience and will be there at the end of the season was really big with travel in the background to then come home and play a second game who have lost five games by 10 points or less showed improvement and growth by repelling a fast-finishing Bendigo "One time out I said to the girls 'we can't protect the lead we've got to continue to be confident and aggressive' and that's why it's a huge confidence booster for us to be able to hang tough when teams are coming at us it just shows we can do it and if we play like that every week we can play with anybody in this league," Harrower said championship forward Carley Ernst is expected to return from a back injury after Christmas A familiar face was spotted behind the Bendigo Spirit bench during Sunday's game against Southside -- WNBL champion and life member Jess Foley That's Dr Foley who is the team doctor for the Spirit While players generally move into coaching who practices out of HealthCare on Collins in Melbourne's CBD works with the Spirit's medical team to look after the roster of the top-of-the-table team being part of a team is what you always miss," Foley explained "Would I prefer to still be playing or coaching and enjoying the thrill of a win Probably but even just being around a team environment is really nice it's a feeling that never leaves you as an athlete." Dandenong Rangers and Townsville Fire between 2000 and 2015 She earned WNBL All-Star status in 2007-08 a season where she was a key part of the Lightning's championship Foley would go on to play in the AFLW and won a premiership in her debut season with the Adelaide Crows in 2019 and along with Monique Conti can lay claim to winning a title in both codes It took all of one minute and 45 seconds for talented guard Tahlia Tupea to stamp her return to the WNBL in Round 9 who most recently played for the UC Capitals in 2021-22 before taking time away from the game played her first game of the season on Sunday and ignited the Flames with a trademark jump shot three to get her team on the scoreboard who also represented Australia as a junior before pledging her allegiance to New Zealand who she played for at last year's FIBA Asia Cup in Sydney is fresh from a campaign with Northern Kahu in the Tauhi Basketball Aotearoa The 27-year-old's impact was immediate with a team-high 18 points two rebounds and two assists in an 86-73 defeat to Adelaide at the Quay Centre Tupea is a legitimate talent and it's fantastic to see her back playing professionally in Australia 1: Returning to Sydney has been very fulfilling after four years between three different states I've been able to spend time with family and friends and connecting back with them has filled my cup 2: I use my social media platform to speak about issues like mental health because overall health and wellbeing isn't just our physical health but mental and emotional too By choosing to be open and authentically express both the struggles and achievements and the highs and lows on and off the court I hope to encourage others to have more compassion towards one another I think this creates a better sense of connection with my small community makes them more self-aware and hopefully helps give tools and advice to help heal and express themselves It's important to be gentle and empathetic towards others -- you never truly know or understand what someone has been or is going through 3: Each player gets a set amount of tickets per game and if I don't use them for my friends and family I open it up to my followers to have the chance to watch the Sydney Flames in action wherever we play I'm able to reconnect with those I've met in different states I've lived and played in and it's nice to have some Flames support at our away games too More exciting news for the Flyers with the confirmation Alice Kunek is joining the team for the 2024/25 WNBL season Click Here to join the Alice at the Flyers After starting in the WNBL with Bulleen and Dandenong Kunek has enjoyed a successful career in Europe Kunek is thrilled to be back home in Melbourne and is looking forward to being part of the Flyers team “It was time for me to come back to Australia and I could not be happier than having the opportunity to play for the Flyers “It is an exciting time for the Flyers with a number of changes and I hope my experience will benefit the team and building a professional and enjoyable environment and that is part of the appeal of the Flyers continuing to develop our game as individuals and as a team,” Kunek said Flyers Coach Kristi Harrower said the addition of Kunek will be great for the team on and off the court “We know Alice is going to be an important player for the team Importantly it what she brings to the team in all areas her experiences in Europe and with the national team ensure she will bring real leadership to our group,” Kristi added Kunek is currently on the Gold Coast doing special comments for the NBL broadcast and will be joining the Flyers in Perth later this month for the HoopsFest pre-season tournament You can join Alice as part of the Flyers Family for the 2024/25 WNBL season Click Here to join the Flyers Today Thrift stores offer affordable and unique clothing items If you were just as likely to follow Hannah Ferguson’s Cheek Media for political analysis.. Trigger warning: This story discusses sexual assault and rape Consider this your essential guide to dining through the light rail disruption Canberra’s culinary scene is getting hotter than a chef’s temper.. A premier pickleball and padel facility has opened in Fyshwick to bring a new way.. It’s that time of year when Canberra transforms into the dance capital of Australia There’s something about going out for breakfast or simply the joy of someone else cooking for you breakfast outings have become a beloved ritual for many from cosy neighbourhood cafés to bustling brunch spots with lines out the door the southside has plenty of destinations worth setting your alarm for pop these venues on your breakfast bucket list Just a note: this is by no means an extensive list to end all lists These are just some places where we know you can get a morning meal that will leave you full and happy we know there are many more places to eat out there 😊 A post shared by Agostinis (@agostinisitalian) but did you know Agostinis also does breakfast Serving classic dishes with a naughty Italian twist from croissants filled with Nutella cream to pork neck lasagna and carbonara scrambled eggs with Schulz bacon order yourself a Mimosa to go with your meal and make a morning of it East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith | agostinis.com.au A post shared by CafeBeetroot_cbr (@cafebeetroot_cbr) just a short 10-minute walk from South.Point Tuggeranong this is a great little local – with a twist Paying tribute to Australian foodie favourites (like bacon and egg rolls) the menu is also a nod to the Korean heritage of the owners Who can say no to kimchi scramble soy pepita 281/311 Anketell Street, Greenway | @cafebeetroot_cbr A post shared by Café Blanco (@cafe___blanco) Serving Latin American-inspired food in a cosy space that’s complete with warm white walls Expect to find inventive specials like French toast Shop 1/3 Carleton St, Kambah | @cafe___blanco A post shared by Common Grounds Corner (@commongroundsgowrie) One of the southside’s most loved cafes Common Grounds is under new ownership and has a menu to match – but it’s still living up to the legend Serving up delicious and modern takes on your loved breakfast classics as well as wholesome family-style meals the seasonal dishes will leave you wanting more 4/1 Jeffries Street, Gowrie | facebook.com/CommonGroundsGowrie A post shared by Cup & Coaster (@cupandcoaster) Unit 2/64 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick | @cupandcoaster A post shared by Early Edition (@earlyeditioncbr) here the views are just as picturesque as the food Serving modern Australian brunch food (led by a chef who brings experience from Sydney’s The Grounds of Alexandria) the menu is packed with mouthwatering dishes like Buffalo Burrata and classic French Toast with maple bacon Matcha lovers are also in luck – here you can try the Iced Rosey 2 Trevillian Quay, Kingston | earlyedition.cafe A post shared by Amanda Whitley (@amanda.whitley_hercbr) this Spanish-inspired café can be found in two locations doubling your options for a delicious breakfast or brunch While the main menu offering is sure to tickle your taste buds keep an eye out for the specials – with previous options including Smokey Pork Hash and a Chilli Crab and Prawn Omelet Shop 4, Farrer Place, Farrer and 10 Duyfken Place, Red Hill | foxandbow.com.au A post shared by Good Neighbour (@goodneighbour.cafe) Good Neighbour has become a popular location for those seeking a morning meal From the team behind Gus’ Place in the city (if you know you’ll find savoury classics like the Mexican-inspired Huevos Sucios (Dirty Eggs) and Shakshouka it’s also the home of various flavoured matcha New York-style chunky cookies and cheesecake Just a warning: it’s walk-in only and you will probably have to wait for a table 1/55 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | @goodneighbour.cafe A post shared by Penny University (@pennyuniversitycbr) This is a classic Canberra café in Old Kingston that always hits the spot offering punches of flavour in classic dishes with a twist Forest Fungi with eggplant puree and Okonomiyaki Savoury Pancake 15 Kennedy Street, Kingston | pennyscbr.com.au A post shared by The Pialligo Bakesmith (@thepialligobakesmith) This artisan bakery and café is located in the gardens of Pialligo and is home to a range of delicious options to tempt your tastebuds From the Boulangere Potato (baked layered potato with poach eggs grated parmesan and garlic and thyme butter) it’s sure to impress even the fussiest foodie Make sure to order yourself one of the classic French patisserie treats and pastries as well – you can thank us later Beltana Road, Pialligo | @thepialligobakesmith A post shared by Recess Coffee (@recesscoffeegoodtimes) Created to be a classic café serving superior dishes and exemplary cups of coffee With a menu that boasts classic brunch staples that are simple the word on the street is the fluffy pancake stacks topped with butter and maple syrup and the breaky muffin layered with folded egg and your choice of beef sausage or bacon are the must-try dishes 6B Barker Street, Griffith | @recesscoffeegoodtimes A post shared by Red Baron Canberra (@redbaroncanberra) It’s time to head to Red Baron in Symonston They also have gourmet and croissants if you’re looking for something small There’s only one catch – this café isn’t open on weekends 2 Faulding Street, Symonston | redbaroncanberra.com.au A post shared by Rose ‘N’ Brew | Cafe & Açai Bar Canberra (@rosenbrew.cbr) A new café and acai bar have opened in Greenway and with pink interiors and a gorgeous flower wall it’s the thing Instagram dreams are made of Head to Rose ‘N’ Brew for your next catch-up for classic café breakfast (Pistachio White Chocolate Crepes anyone?) or to browse their overflowing cake cabinet We’ve heard a rumour that they even have a Dubai chocolate cupcake… Suite 16/236 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway | @rose.n.brew A post shared by Salters at Dirty Janes (@salters_canberra) It’s just a bonus that it’s located in Dirty Janes – after all nothing goes together better than vintage shopping and a big breakfast 80 Collie Street, Fyshwick | @salters_canberra Miss Van’s may have closed its doors but for those pining for flavours from their… HerCanberra acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to elders past As an inclusive organisation we also strive to celebrate people of all backgrounds Texas — Detectives seized 125 gambling devices and more than $12,000 in cash during a raid at a game room on South Staples Street Four people were arrested Thursday when police dismantled an illegal gambling operation on Corpus Christi's south side Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department's Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division served a search warrant at the Pure Game Room on the 5800 block of South Staples Street shortly after 2:00 pm The search warrant was the conclusion of a months-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling detectives found and seized 125 pieces of gambling equipment and over $12,000 in cash were arrested and charged with gambling promotion violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance and engaging in organized criminal activity was charged with gambling promotion and engaging in organized criminal activity Engaging in organized criminal activity is a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine while the other charges are class A misdemeanors Thirteen adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling and additional charges and arrests are likely The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms that pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling Patrons and managers of these establishments may face criminal charges This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. This event occurs on the First Tuesday of every 1 month(s) for 8 times IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE 2025: This event has been postponed from Sunday Fish Lane restaurant Southside is going all in on margaritas to kick off autumn in a big way, including with a fest inside a broader fest. The bigger event: March Into Margarita the surrounding precinct's month-long celebration of 'ritas And the shindig within the broader shindig: Margs-a-Million Southside is pouring creative marg flavours from Saturday pina and butterfly lovers' margs — which is great news if you're all about just popping in whenever suits your diary March 23 if you want to hit up the venue's marg party Taking place on across two ticketed sessions — at 12pm and 2pm — Margs-a-Million will see Southside serve up margaritas — ten types this year — and host a mezcal and tequila tasting station. Also, the folks from Baja are joining in to take care of the snacks The Flyers are delighted to welcome former Melbourne Boomer Tera Reed to the team for the 2024/25 WNBL season Reed is a member of the New Zealand national team and has played in the WNBL for the last two seasons so is well known to Flyers’ fans She has a close association with the Flyers new coach Kristi Harrower and combined with her wish to stay in Melbourne it was an easy decision to make – joining the ‘Only Team in Town’ Reed is known as a great team person and has been a fan favourite during her basketball career In an interview back home in New Zealand last year after being named the New Zealand Female Player of the Year she described herself as being super competitive but always trying to get the vibes up to ensure the team has fun and enjoys what they do her dream of playing basketball at the highest possible level really started when she moved away from her family in New Zealand to the USA to improve her skills she played collegiate basketball while studying for a business degree at Virginia Commonwealth University we look forward to seeing you in the Flyers colours during the 2024/25 WNBL season Flyers’ Membership will be on sale from 9am on Monday September 9 We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.