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Tallahassee didn't get a total view of the Great North American Solar Eclipse, but a partial view still drew hundreds out to Kleman Plaza.

Peter Dutton doesn’t have many fans among Crikey readers, and whipping up a frenzy over refugees has entrenched antipathy.

Peter Dutton doesn’t have many fans among Crikey readers, and whipping up a frenzy over refugees has entrenched antipathy.

The Texas Hill Country is recognized as a unique ecosystem rich in biodiversity and home to several endangered species. Habitat loss is often the primary factor threatening a species' existence. What are some of the most interesting and iconic plants and creatures of the Hill Country? How can we protect them, as the area continues to experience exploding development?

Through 63 years, three locations and several changes in ownership, Alfreds Barber Shops dedication to quality haircuts and customer service has helped it stand the test of time.

Second half of Sail Port Stephens kicks off today by Nic Douglass & Mark Rothfield 23 Apr 02:22 UTC 19-25 April 2021 The Pantaenius Port Stephens Trophy, the second half of Sail Port Stephens will kick off today with a fleet of 130 boats in a westerly breeze starting at 15 knots, set to ease all day. The majority of the fleet is heading offshore, with the Flagstaff Performance Cruising and Racing divisions starting off Nelson Bay breakwall at midday for Course 4A and 4B. Theyll ...

Sail Port Stephens day 3 preview by Nic Douglass 21 Apr 01:30 UTC 19-25 April 2021 The final day of the Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores Cup is here already, and for the third day in a row, the 108 boats will start off the Nelson Bay breakwall in a westerly breeze. Today, instead of the spinnaker starts we have enjoyed over the past two days, we will see the fleet head into the westerly for the "Explore the Bays" course, right up to West Arm, around Boondaba Island, and then ...

Red William, 1st Non-spinnaker Commodores Cup at Sail Port Stephens © Mark Rothfield "Sunny with winds 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon" was how the official forecasters optimistically described todays weather for Sail Port Stephens. At least they were right about the sunshine... The breeze built to a fresh 20+ knots, with more than a sniff of southerly, and it blew away the chances of some of the fancied frontrunners in the Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores Cup...

Salt Shaker - Sail Port Stephens, day 2 © Roni Bintang The 2021 Sail Port Stephens regatta switched to island time today for Race 2 of the Commodores Cup, with the fleet heading seawards for a race course where Mother Nature lays the marks - or at least the landmarks. Starting off Nelson Bay breakwall, the yachts donned spinnakers for a sparkling run in norwesterly winds gusting to 18 knots. Many hugged Yacaaba Headland under the stern gaze of seabirds and dolphins, modern sails ju...

Australian Sport Boat NSW titles at Sail Port Stephens © Mark Rothfield A year after its COVID-enforced cancellation, Sail Port Stephens regatta has rebounded in record style, filling marina berths, moorings and motels while boasting the largest number of individual entries across the various yacht, sports boat, dinghy and Windsurfer categories. From midday Monday, 108 yachts across four divisions will contest the 2021 Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores Cup, sailing one of 14 scen...