State of Origin Australian Rogby League - Sould bit be called that?

With the second game coming up this year, players qualify and are selected as true representatives of each state or even for their our country.

Here are the eligibility Rules for which State you are entitled to play in NSW Rugby League State of Origin. It leaves it open for you not to play for the State, you were born in. It also doesn't mention being born overseas but if you weren't born within Queensland or New South Wales, you may qualify to play for either State. That is the part that get's me!. Many players we thought should be playing in one team,  either would be eligible to play should have represented the other state based on Stare of Origin born only!

Does that make the team stronger than the other team when it happens?

Here is a list of players that qualified to play for a State. Based on State of Origin born only, would they qualify                                                             

• Greg Inglis, Kempsey NSW - Played for Queensland
• Steve Rogers
• James Tamou - Palmerston North, New Zealand - played for  Queensland
• Sam Thaiday - Sydney - NSW - played for Queensland
• James McManus  - Banff, Scotland - played for NSW
• Ben Elias - Tripoli - Lebanon - played for NSW
• Josh Papalii - Auckland, New Zealand - played for Queensland
• Josh Dugan- Tuggeranong ACT - plays for NSW
• Michael Crcoker - Sydney NSW - played for Queensland
• Timana Tahu - Melbourne Victoria - played for NSW
• Adrian Lamb - Raboal, PNG - played for Queensland
• Peter Stirling - Toowoomba Queensland - played for NSW
• Israel Folau - Minto, NSW - played for Queensland
• Wullie Mason - Auckland New Zealand - played for NSW
• Petero Civonieva - Suva Fiji - played for  Queensland
• Matt Gillett - Macksville NSW - played for Queensland
• Toni Carroll - Christchurch, New Zealand - played for Queensland
• Ian Roberts - London, UK - played for NSW
• Brad Thorn - Mosgiel, New Zealand - played for Queensland
• Robbie O'Davis - Kurrajong NSW - played for Queensland
• John Hopoate - Nuku'alofa, Tonga - played for NSW
• Paul Bowman - Newcastle, NSW - played for Queensland
• Julien ONeil - Hornsby NSW - played for Queensland
• Chris Johns - Brisbane, Queensland - played for NSW
• Steve Rogers - Goldcoast, Queensland - played for NSW

Who Remembers Quite Please Radio Series locally made?

If you want to listen to  scary podcasts produced by Raul Arregui and bunch a of lovely people from the Bay & Basin area almost 5 years ago. You may hear me as a radio actor in some of the local episodes!

Click here for the podcasts which was produced at Bay & Basin 927fm Community Radio

Then you can listen to all the other Wyllis Cooper-created series Of Quiet Please!

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Taylor Swift Writes Open Letter To Apple - Music History - Calendar Event of the Day

 

2015 As Apple readies to launch its new streaming platform, Apple Music, Taylor Swift writes an open letter to the company threatening to withhold her album 1989 if artists aren't paid their deserved royalties. Read the full story   More Events:   2002 Widespread Panic headline the first Bonnaroo Music Festival, held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. The inaugural four-day event - named for the Creole slang for "good stuff," borrowed from a Dr. John album - focuses on jam bands and folk acts, welcoming Trey Anastasio, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Jurassic 5, and The String Cheese Incident to the line-up.   1994 A judge rules against George Michael in his lawsuit against his record label, Sony, derailing his music career for two years.   2007 The Spice Girls announce that they're getting back together, with the five original Spices reuniting.   See More Events

Sanctuary Point LIbruary - Project Paused until Council's Finanancial Position Improves And My Notes

 

Sanctuary Point Library - Project Paused The Sanctuary Point Library project has been placed on pause, in accordance with Council Meeting MIN24.148 (25/03/2024), until Council’s financial position improves.  Shoalhaven City Council is committed to delivering a district library in Sanctuary Point. Investigations will continue to identify a feasible solution, in accordance with Council Meeting MIN24.241 (06/05/2024).    For more information about the work we are doing to improve our financial sustainability, please visit our Financial Sustainability Program webpage. web page. For more information about the project, please visit the Sanctuary Point Library Get Involved web page. Kind regards, Community Engagement Team Shoalhaven City Council EDITOR'S NOTES: Well it appears all the funding allocated to ensure this project goes through with the new revamped plans, has run out of money. My understanding ever since the project has been in place - it may have costed Council $2M so far. So, now this has been placed on the 'Back Burner'. Is that what we need as Council got the entire community, led by my the current  Green's Party Mayor, Amanada Findley, why didn't she do her sums up properly before, instead of leading our community astray? Secondly,  They are naming it 'Sanctuary Point Library', I thought it was 'The bay & Basin Library'? Click here for the previous post

Transport and Roads Problems In Bay & Basin Area - Emergency Funds Are Required to Upgrade roads Attend to Sinkhole On Major Road

In the time I have lived within the Bay & Basin area, we've copped a lot of drenching rain and these last couple of days have brought local destruction of roads and flooding.

So Larmer Avenue is closed between The Wool Road and further ahead may be as far as the corner of Paradise Beach Road, Larmer Avenue & Sanctuary Point Road, Sanctuary Point.  this was because of the flooding of Cuckrow Creek, the water overflowed onto the bridge.

Around the corner, Wool Road Old Erowal Bay, there is a sinkhole heading towards Vincentia - The Road has been closed and will be indefinite until further advice is given. I have been advised that Council Offers will be there later this morning, to work out how to fix the sinkhole - One thing they will need is more dry days. Cracks are now appearing on the sinkhole is over a bridge, where the rainwater goes under the road. I have hardly ever seen this bridge before, first time today and I've driven over it many times. There will be chaos due to the roads closed until the sinkhole is resolved. The biggest issue for any politician here from now on, will be who will ensure there is money here to attend to current roads infrastructure?

One solution would be to bring in the same road surface that used in all of Sydney's motorways. It appears, we haven't been given the same road surfaces as them. They seem to take the load of tens of thousands carloads and 24 hour traffic.

Federal, State & Local Government elections will be fought on which is going to ensure all roads are maintained as soon as possible, with each government area around here.

This will affect not only car traffic but for commuters who rely on buses for personal use.  The Buses may have to enter from Princess Highway, loop by going through Tomerong, Huskisson, VInVEntia and turn around and head back to Island Point Road, into Basin View, St Georges basin and then Sanctuary Point and re-enter Princess Highway for Nowra, Bomaderry

Both Nowra Coaches and NSW Transport will have to make serious decisions and not only that, communicate these decisions as soon as possible New temporary timetables with have to be drawn up, until the problem is resolved where, with the assistance of  NSW South Coast Member, Liza Butler.

Earlier this morning I also checked the water level at Pelican Point and provide you with an update on video and pictures here to view:

Toll Relief Rebate, Access Free Health Advice, All 3G & 4G Services Will Soon Stop Working, Home Tips for Winter, Get to Snow Safely - Service NSW

 

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You can now claim a cash rebate on your tolls with a new $60 weekly cap. If you spend between $60 to $400 a week on tolls you can claim back up to $340 a week for each tag or licence plate on a toll account.   You can receive this rebate: for personal trips in vehicles registered for private use  by claiming once per quarter for trips from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025.

Access free health advice 24hrs per day, 7 days per week If you’re unwell and not sure if you need a doctor, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free medical advice from a registered nurse. They can: connect you with your nearest doctor or pharmacist find a suitable urgent care service refer you to a virtual care service by phone or video call you an ambulance if it is an emergency. You can also use the online symptom checker to help you decide what to do next. Search healthdirect’s online service to find health services near you, including those that offer bulk-billing, telehealth, free parking and wheelchair access.

All 3G and some 4G devices will soon stop working  On 31 August, Telstra’s 3G network will shut down for good. Optus’s will close from 1 September. TPG Telecom/Vodafone switched theirs off in January. Do you use a 3G or older 4G device that connects to a 3G network? To stay connected, including to 000 emergency services, you’ll need to upgrade to a new 4G or 5G device before your 3G network shuts down. Don’t call 000 to test your device. The 3G shutdown won't just affect phones. Some EFTPOS machines, medical alarms, personal emergency response devices, smart watches and tablets will need replacing too.

Home safety tips for winter From heaters and electric blankets to heat packs and hot water bottles, many of the things we use to stay warm can also become dangerous very quickly. But keeping your household both cosy and safe this winter is easy with these tips from Product Safety Australia. You’ll also find links to product recalls and advice on keeping your home mould-free.

Get to the snow safely, easily and for less  Avoid snow chains, driving in poor visibility and full car parks with the Snowy Mountains Bus Service. Starting 8 June, the service will run regularly between Jindabyne and the Perisher and Thredbo ski fields each day during the ski season, with extra services to Perisher during school holidays and Friday to Sunday in peak periods. See the timetable. There are also services to the Perisher Skitube, East Jindabyne, Tyrolean Village and Cooma. Concession, family and season passes are also available. Book ahead to secure your seat.

Staying safe online Tips for customers  Not all shopping websites are the real deal Scammers are creating fake replicas of popular retailers' websites. They hope to trick you into entering your card and account details. Not only do these sites look authentic, but their links can appear high in your web browser’s search results. Bookmark the sites you trust instead of risking searching for them again.

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Tom Cruise Turns Rock Star In Rock Of Ages - Music History Calendar - Event of The Day

 

2012 Tom Cruise stars as rocker Stacee Jaxx  in the film adaptation of the Broadway hit  Rock of Ages, an homage to '80s rock and  glam metal that features songs  from Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister,  Pat Benatar, and Journey. Read the full story   More Events:   1983 U2 play the Red Rocks  amphitheater in Colorado. Despite  rain, the concert is intimate and  energetic; it is later released as  a concert film called Under a Blood  Red Sky.   1968 Senator Robert Kennedy is shot  three times while exiting through a  kitchen at a hotel where he delivered  a speech after winning the Democratic nomination for president of the United  States. This event prompts David  Crosby to write "Long Time Gone" and  The  Rolling Stones to insert the lyrics, "Who  killed the Kennedys?" to their new song "Sympathy For The Devil."   2002 R. Kelly is indicted on 21 counts  of child pornography, accused of  coercing underage girls into sexual acts.   See More Events Click here for the previous post