Three youths arrested in Parkes after allegedly taking stolen car from Roma in central Queensland to central NSW

 Two teenagers have been charged with leading police on three separate pursuits through central west NSW in a ute allegedly stolen from central Queensland.

Police say the pair and a 12-year-old child were all eventually caught and arrested at a fast food facility in Parkes, after allegedly stealing fuel from a roadhouse in Coonamble and leading police on three different pursuits in Dubbo, Alectown and Parkes.

Chief Inspector David Harvey said the three were all from Queensland, and alleged the Mitsubishi Triton was stolen in Roma around 1am on Saturday.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-19/three-youths-arrested-roma-qld-ute-theft-central-nsw/101453352

Proposal to ban more single-use plastics leaves ACT businesses, charities searching for viable, safe alternatives

 Takeaway food orders could soon come packaged differently in Canberra with plastic containers part of the next stage of the ACT government's plan to phase out single-use plastics.

Under the proposed changes, single-use plastic plates and bowls, heavyweight plastic bags and microbeads in cosmetic and cleaning products would also be banned in the territory from July next year.

As the government seeks community consultation on the additional bans, some Canberra businesses and charities are already investigating alternatives — and raising some concerns in the process.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-19/act-single-use-plastics-ban-search-for-safe-alternatives/101450572

12 Tips For Moving Into Your First House

 Moving into the first house is always exciting, but when you realise how much time and effort it requires, things become challenging. When I relocated last year, I faced a lot of difficulties because I overlooked some essential tasks like repair, painting and pest control before moving in. If you are also planning to relocate and want to avoid my mistakes, then you should follow some guidelines. Here is an article for you that has 12 tips for moving into your first house. All the tips are very helpful and easy to follow. To know the tips in detail, read the complete article here.

https://www.betterremovalistscanberra.com.au/12-tips-for-moving-into-your-first-house/

Three meteor showers set to grace our skies this weekend — this is where to see them

 Looking for something spectacular to brighten a cold, dark winter's night?

Well, this weekend might just have something in store: not one, not two, but three meteor showers active at the same time — combining to provide a celestial firework display almost all through the night.

Although the best night to watch will be the evening and night of Saturday, July 30, through to dawn on Sunday morning, the three showers will be near their peak rates from tonight. So you'll have plenty of chances to catch the show while avoiding bad weather or other commitments.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-28/meteor-showers-this-weekend/101278296

Family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who died at Canberra Hospital, speaks out

 The family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora has given a harrowing account of the hours leading up to her death at the Canberra Hospital earlier this month.

Earlier this week, it was confirmed the coroner was examining the death, which occurred on July 5.

Rozalia's mother Katrina Spadafora said the preschooler had developed mild, flu-like symptoms in the days leading up to her death but had tested negative for COVID-19 and a doctor had prescribed antibiotics.

Ms Spadafora said her daughter later developed swelling in her face and was prescribed steroids.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-28/act-family-of-five-year-old-girl-died-at-canberra-hospital-speak/101276188

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy visits War Memorial to learn more about elite team that helped rescue JFK during WWII

 When a Japanese destroyer rammed a US patrol boat during World War II, it came perilously close to snuffing out an American political dynasty.

On August 2, 1943, the patrol torpedo boat PT-109 was on the hunt for enemy shipping in Solomon Islands, when it was rammed in the dead of night by a Japanese destroyer.

At the helm of the PT-109 was a young Lieutenant, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who would go on to become president of the United States.

His bravery in guiding his surviving injured crewmates to safety has become American folklore.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-28/caroline-kennedy-visits-war-memorial-speaks-to-coastwatchers/101276470

10 Health Risks In An Unclean House

 Do you know that one of the main reasons behind infections, allergies and foodborne illnesses is your dirty house? So, by keeping your home perfectly clean, you can protect your family members from such health issues. If you want to know what else can happen if you do not clean your home, here is an excellent article. It has 10 health risks in an unclean house. If you do not feel motivated to clean up your home, this article with certainly do that. After reading the post, I cleaned my home, and that was satisfying. To know more, read the complete article here.

https://www.bondcleaningincanberra.com.au/10-health-risks-in-an-unclean-house/