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Byline: Jamie Pandaram THE Wallabies are in discussions with the All Blacks and Springboks for their own tours and midweek games, after New Zealand and South Africa agreed to four-Test [...]

This article provides a snapshot of various celebrities and their recent activities. Dame Joan Collins attended an awards ceremony in London, Shelley Craft and Scott Cam spent Anzac Day together during a break from filming, Anne Hathaway looked stunning at a movie premiere, Patrick Dempsey threw the first pitch at a baseball game, Billy Crystal bonded with his granddaughter at an NBA playoff game, Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding announced their engagement, Drew Barrymore interacted with dogs on her talk show, Michelle Bridges tried to stay dry in Sydney, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Naomi Campbell posed together at a documentary screening, and Martin Short filmed scenes with Steve Martin and Selena Gomez in New York. [Extracted from the article]

This postcard from Leon Fulcher celebrates ANZAC Day, a national day of commemoration in Australia and New Zealand for victims of war and recognition of their armed forces. It marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli in 1915. The postcard also reflects on the significance of ANZAC Day, the sacrifices made by those who served in wars overseas, and the hope for a world of peace and wellbeing. It mentions the failure of past wars to teach the world about the consequences of mass destruction and highlights ongoing warfare activities in Sudan, Gaza, and Myanmar. The postcard concludes by expressing the need for the United Nations Security Council to take action to stop warfare. [Extracted from the article]

RACE & RALLY ROUNDUP / RALLY ROUNDUP OLD BIKES DOIN’ THE ROUNDS RALLY REPORTS ALL BRITISH RALLY The Southern Hemisphere’s largest British bike show Report and Photos Steven Heatherington The [...]

Report and photos by Graham J Park Ian Leckie is a regular attendee at events in his 1934 Ford Roadster, and this year, he dared to turn up with the [...]

The article discusses the recent Olympic ceremonies in Paris and their controversial portrayal of Christian religious symbols. The author acknowledges the French tradition of mocking religion and highlights the use of a pun on "The Last Supper" and the River Seine in the ceremony. The article also criticizes the overall performance of the ceremony, describing it as incoherent and lacking in cultural significance. The author concludes by praising previous Olympic ceremonies, particularly the one in Sydney in 2000, and expressing a longing for the comedic duo Roy & HG. [Extracted from the article]

A new commemorative $1 aluminium bronze coin from the Perth Mint is in honour of Australia’s Anzac Day, when the nation pauses to remember the sacrifices of all its servicemen [...]

The article discusses the author's personal experience in the Australian Army and reflects on the Anzac mythos, which glorifies courage and sacrifice in the context of conflict. The author acknowledges the recent exposure of war crimes committed by Australian soldiers and the ethical and cultural challenges faced by the Australian Defence Force. The article suggests that the ADF needs to address issues such as poor leadership, recruitment difficulties, and a lack of relevance to attract young people. It also proposes a more inclusive and peace-focused approach to Anzac Day commemorations and calls for accountability for war crimes. [Extracted from the article]

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY MANDY MCKEESICK Acres of termite mounds and mauve mulla mulla flowers edge the road into Onslow.Hearson's Cove a Rio Tinto iron-ore train snakes across the Pilbara. Milawadnha [...]

This document from Australian Aviation provides a brief overview of various aviation-related events and news. It mentions the RAAF Roulettes flying above the MCG before an AFL game, highlighting their role as the Air Force's trainer of choice. It also mentions the current state of Bonza, an aviation company in voluntary administration. Additionally, the document includes a photograph of two US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons flown by the Thunderbirds, a legendary team formed in 1953. [Extracted from the article]