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(via Shutterstock) Its the first change to the Divorce Act in over 20 years and its being called a significant step in the right direction. Part of the legislation changes are in four parts. That includes a definition of family violence, promoting the best interest of children, helping to reduce child poverty and making the child justice system more accessible and efficient.  David Morneau is the executive director at the Child Witness Centre in Kitchener and he tells Kitchener Today with Bri...

The scoreboard stands at one win apiece after the Indigenous womens team got revenge on their Maori opponents in last years Harvey Norman All Stars clash. The 2021 fixture, the first of a double-header at Queensland Country Bank Stadium with the mens game, will contain a strong contingent of NRLW talent as well as providing a platform for promising players. Twenty of the 36 players named in both squads have got NRLW experience, including international representatives like Corban McGregor, Botil...

Ian Bourke has only been given the task of coaching the womens Indigenous All Stars team in the last month but has already boldly declared hes hoping its a short stay. Not because Bourke, who has spent decades in coaching across the Central Coast, Hunter and Western regions, wants the experience to be shortlived. But rather hes more interested in pushing for a female coach to take over in 12 months time, along with helping to strengthen the Indigenous representation in the NRL Telstra Womens Pr...

A mix of NRLW stars and rising talent headline the womens Harvey Norman All Stars clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, to be played before the mens fixture in Townsville on February 20. The Indigenous All Stars bounced back with a 10-4 victory over the Maori Ferns in the corresponding game last year after suffering an 8-4 loss in the inaugural clash in 2019. Both teams have undergone significant squad turnover due to injuries, retirements and border travel restrictions, but still feature a...

The team, picked via fan poll, has also installed a handy backup in Rabbitohs teammate Alex Johnston, who is no stranger to filling in the fullback jumper. Daley said its a handy option. "We will probably have to limit the minutes that he plays... but we are lucky that we have Alex (Johnston) there. He filled in for him a number of times in last years game," he said. Also joining the pair in the side is livewire five-eighth Cody Walker who again claims the number 6 jumper after a stellar season...

Twenty people died in crashes in WR last year, most since 2008 Police said 89 per cent of crashes can be tied to the fatal four factors: distracted or impaired driving, speeding and lack of seatbelt use Jan 22, 2021 8:01 AM By: Mark Pare KitchenerToday file photo Even though theres been less volume on the roadways because of the pandemic, some shocking data has revealed that 20 people died in crashes in Waterloo Region in 2020. Thats the highest death toll in over ...