The 2024/2025 Cherry Season has begun! Pick Your Own Cherries around Adelaide and find your local Cherry Farm Gate Sales in South Australia. Christmas has come early for all the cherry lovers out there! The 2024/2025 cherry season is officially here and there’s nothing that says Summer is on the way more than when sweet, juicy cherries are available. Cherries are in season for approximately 8 weeks from mid November to January, so there’s only a small window to pick your own or purchase delicious, fresh cherries direct from the grower. Lennane Orchards at Montacute is now open daily –…
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Common Causes of Dangerous Road ConditionsSeveral factors can make roadways hazardous for drivers. For example, each of the following can lead to dangerous wrecks:Poor road designs with sharp curves and no warnings can lead to collisionsInadequate road maintenance can lead to potholes or worn-out traffic markings which increases the risk of accidentsNatural elements on the road, such as ice or flooding, can make driving conditions treacherous if preventative maintenance measures aren’t in placePoorly managed construction zones can confuse drivers and disrupt normal traffic flow in such a way that an accident occursBy understanding the underlying cause of a car accident…
More than a year after Gabon’s ruler Ali Bongo was toppled in a military coup, Gabon’s citizens are voting Saturday in a constitutional referendum hailed as a “major turning point” by the junta. The new constitution would require presidential candidates to be exclusively Gabonese and have a Gabonese spouse, eliminating Bongo’s ability to return to power.
In South Africa, hundreds of illegal miners remain underground at an abandoned goldmine. The gouverment has rejected calls for the miners to be allowed to leave the deep shaft underground without being arrested. Volunteer rescue workers have been calling for an end to the police operation, arguing their lives are at risk. For more information, FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Mathapelo Diale, secretary at Mining Affected Communities United in Action and Duncan Money, consultant historian and researcher on the mining industry, both in Johannesburg.
Book Review of Cosmo’s Flying Funnel CakesSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Cosmo’s Flying Funnel Cakes Written by Allyson Jannotta Illustrated by Kathy Lee Ages: 4-6 | 40 Pages Publisher: Allyson Jannotta (2024) | ISBN: 9798991172301 What to Expect: Family, tradition, magic, food, and physics. Cosmo is pretty sure his mom has the coolest job on the planet – working for the family business selling funnel cakes at the state fair. The whole family has a role to play, from frying batter and topping cakes with sugar to cleaning and resupplying the stall. Cosmo really wants to…
As the global music scene continues to evolve, a vibrant and powerful movement is emerging from the heart of East Africa. Rock and metal music are making waves in Kenya, captivating audiences and inspiring a new generation of musicians. This surge is not just about sound; it is a cultural renaissance that seeks to ‘Africanise’ rock and metal, blending powerful riffs with rich African heritage. Report by Olivia Bizot and Bastien Renouil.
Peppa Pig is back touring Australia for the first time since 2018 in her oinktastic stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! Having enjoyed sell-out success with past tours in Australia, the all-new Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! looks set for a triumphant Australian debut in 2025. Presented by TEG Life Like Touring and Fierylight, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! will tour the nation from April to May 2025. Based on the much-loved animated series, this new live show, packed with fun, games and amazing puppets will delight audiences in 9 venues across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia,…
3 Ways of Strengthening Resilience in KidsHow do you raise your kids to be resilient when the challenges you’re all facing aren’t the same as for most other families?1. Embrace Cultural RootsAlways strive to connect your kids with their cultural heritage because it will give them a strong sense of identity. Kids who understand where they come from feel like they belong and they have an easier time bouncing back from difficulties. Celebrate the traditions in your culture, teach them about your family’s history, maybe even try to teach them a heritage language. All of this will help them stay grounded during…
Volunteers intervened in South Africa, after government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining. Story by Jennie Shin.
In DR Congo, the Manitech company, is a success story… Based in Kinshasa, it produces jams, peanut paste and spices that are 100% local. Its goal is to promote local products and compete with imported ones. Report by Emmet Lingingstone and Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula.