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Kirin, parent company of Australian beer company Lion, cuts ties with Myanmar military after coup FriFriday 5 updated SatSaturday 6 FebFebruary 2021 at 12:00am Australian beer brands like XXXX Gold are owned by Lion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin. ( Print text only Cancel The parent company of Lion, which owns and distributes some of Australias most iconic beers, has cut ties with the Myanmar military after it staged a coup this week. Key points: The Australian company is a wholly owned su...

Brewer behind global drinks brands says joint venture will be terminated ‘as a matter of urgency’ after overthrow of elected government

Identity politics: National hits out at proposed NZ history curriculum themes Newshub 3/02/2021 Rachel Sadler © Video - The AM Show; Image - Getty Images Related video: Tim OConnor spoke to The AM Show about Kiwi students returning to school after the summer break. The National Party has hit out at the Governments proposed New Zealand history curriculum, arguing it is mainly about "identity politics" and that there are other elements to Aotearoas past. The Ministry of Educa...

The Government's plan is that NZ History will be taught in all schools and kura from 2022.

Metropolitan Hotel gets makeover as new $70m boutique tower Save Normal text size Advertisement Developer Colin DeLutis is defying the work-from-home trend emptying COVID-hit city offices and pushing ahead with construction of a skinny $70 million tower in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct on the site of the old Metropolitan Hotel. In a month’s time, Mr DeLutis’ company DeGroup expects to start construction on a 20-storey complex at 263 William Street on a speculative basis...

Goya Dmytryshchak The body of a missing snorkeller was found off Altona Beach on Monday, renewing calls for water safety. The 20-year-old Ashwood woman had been in the water with family and friends when she went missing on Saturday morning, police said. Family members raised the alarm about 11.15am. Victoria Police and Life Saving Victoria helicopters had scoured the water over Altona and Seaholme, joined by Water Police, specialist divers from the Search and Rescue Squad and others. LSV assist...

Directly Elected Mayor for Limerick to be given significant powers   Government aims to legislate to enable first election for directly mayor to take place before end of this year. First mayoral term will last until 2029. Minister Burke publishes Implementation Advisory Group report. The Government has today approved the drafting of legislation for the new role of a directly elected mayor for Limerick City and County with executive functions (responsibilities). The Minister...

Disruption to Galway citys water supply tomorrow Published: Tuesday, 26 January 2021 14:23 Irish Water and Galway City Council are advising customers in Shantalla, Salthill and the southern part of Knocknacarra that due to essential works their water supply may be interrupted tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27. The works are due to take place between 9am and 6pm. A trunk watermain serving a large part of the west side of the city is being diverted to facilitate essential works which are bein...

Directly Elected Mayor for Limerick to be given significant powers Government aims to legislate to enable first election for directly mayor to take place before end of this year. First mayoral term will last until 2029. Minister Burke publishes Implementation Advisory Group report. The Government has today approved the drafting of legislation for the new role of a directly elected mayor for Limerick City and County with executive functions (responsibilities). The Minister of State for Local Gov...

Boys schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations 24 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 6 minutes to read Tips and tricks for spending less on the kids uniforms this year. New Zealands biggest boys schools are asking parents to pay more than at neighbouring girls schools this year - a pattern that one principal says could well be sexist. A Herald survey of donations being requested this year at the countrys 20 biggest schools has found that boys colleges are asking parents to pay more than their nea...