Australian snowboarders Scotty James and Val Guseli have completed a historic one-two at the Laax World Cup super pipe event in Switzerland. "The progression is pretty crazy," said James, who won his third Laax title after finishing second last year. "It's my third World Cup here and first win, one place better than last year." "When you're skiing in the …
Australia has once again underlined its growing reputation on the winter sport scene, winning three medals on day one of the X-Games in Aspen, Colorado. Multi-discipline rider Guseli earned his first X-Games medal on the SuperPipe, having already claimed a World Cup victory this season in Big Air, while making the final in Slopestyle in Laax last week. Earlier in …
ACT learner drivers will soon be offered free first-aid training in a move spearheaded by the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year Valmai Dempsey. Key points: Under the new scheme, learner drivers will be offered a free 30-minute online first-aid course In exchange, participants will see a reduction in their mandatory 100 hours of supervised driving St John Ambulance volunteer …
Angela Dolcetta has lived in the same home in Melbourne's north for more than 50 years, and she's determined to stay in her own home for as long as possible. Key points: Waitlists have decreased significantly, but there are still more than 62,000 people waiting for a home care package at their approved level Staff shortages have also impacted people's …