War memorial precincts are a focus for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI It’s a familiar sight — an artillery cannon on display, a cenotaph, an honour roll for the dead (engraved or wooden). War memorials can be found in towns and cities across the country and serve as a visual link…
The body of Pope Francis lies in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. Photo: Vatican Media Senior government and religious figures have paid respect to Pope Francis who died from a stroke and heart attack on Easter Monday at 88-years-old. The Vatican has announced that his funeral service will be held on Saturday as…
A poppy was laid to signify a site where remains were reburied. Photo: NZ Defence Force Bushfires and heavy rain exposed WWI remains near the Chunuk Bair memorial near Gallipoli, Turkiye. A NZ defence team that was there to help set up Anzac Day commemorative services for this Friday have dug in to rebury the…
Kokoda Mitchell practises with the Eden Killer Whales. All photos supplied For the first time in its 61-year history, the Eden Killer Whales will field three girls teams. And in another first, the Far South Coast Football Association is hosting a debut girls competition this year. The Killer Whales’ under 9s-10s, under 10s-12s and under…
Force and Hurricanes players react after the game ends. Photo: Super Rugby Pacific The Western Force had a goal post to thank for walking away with a 17-all golden-point draw against the Wellington Hurricanes. In a finish to Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific match in Perth, Force flyhalf Ben Donaldson had nailed a 39m penalty in…
A 100 Squadron Spitfire landing at Avalon during an earlier airshow. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI It’s been 80 years since John McDonald sat in the cockpit of a Spitfire. He had a reunion, of sorts, at the 2025 Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria, in the last week of March. Warrant Officer (retd) McDonald, 100, was…
Cure Marine co-founder Dave Biggar and Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli at Mooloolaba Marina. Photos: Sunshine Coast Council A new 3D-printed carbon fibre catamaran is set to unveiled to the public at next month’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland. The Cure 55 catamaran was built at Cure Marine’s Coolum Beach headquarters on the…
A view of part of a 120m-long rail string laid out on sleepers. Photo: Sydney Metro The first tracks have been laid at Luddenham, south of Penrith, for the new Western Sydney Airport line. The 23-kilometre-long Sydney Metro railway will connect to the new international airport. The first portion of track was installed at Luddenham…
Cast and executives of the Australian Ghosts show. Photo: Simon Westlake. Don’t stop if you’ve heard this before – a married couple move into a haunted mansion and only the wife can see and talk to the ghosts. That’s the plot for the Ghosts sit-com that is growing in popularity worldwide: it started in the…
The Diamonds will be out to atone for last year’s series defeat. Photo: stock Trans-Tasman netball is coming to Victoria after the 2025 Constellation Cup Test series opener was confirmed for Melbourne. Sport Minister Steve Dimopoulos says Australia and cup holders NZ will meet at John Cain Arena on Friday, October 17. “This international netball…