Epic

2022 - 6 - 20

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Passage sands return to war years as epic battle with nature looms (Sunshine Coast News)

The Pumicestone Passage has returned to the war years as a battle looms to find a solution to the sand clogging the popular waterway.

There’s a spectacular one at the northern end of the passage at Happy Valley and there’s a much more impressive and concerning spit to the south. At least two sand-spits have developed. “We’re keeping a close eye on the sand and we’re really hoping that our local member Jason Hunt can lobby Maritime Safety Queensland to look at the possibility of dredging some of the sand,” she said. “It was great to get out to the Pumicestone Passage with the Caloundra Coast Guard and representatives of MSQ,” he said. In the meantime, MSQ has installed a special marker in the passage to warn boaties of the shallow waters, particularly at night. The dramatic movement of sand and changes to channels has caused problems for the Coast Guard and boat enthusiasts, forcing key groups to brainstorm to find an answer.

EPIC new chapter for Syrian engineer (Swinburne University of Technology)

Project Engineer Hiba Mansour is the embodiment of resilience and tenacity in her journey to become a qualified engineer in Australia.

Past participants now work on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the state as fully qualified engineers. That took me through a series of site visits, trainings and certifications for working safely on the job. “While employed with the North East Link Program I was assigned a mentor who helped me for 18 months with all work-related inquiries and concerns.

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An epic tale of passion, politics and pugilism (Australian Jewish News)

The Sweet Science of Bruising ticked Carly Fisher's two main boxes - with four female protagonists, the play creates more opportunities for women, ...

The Sweet Science of Bruising ticked Carly Fisher's two main boxes - with four female protagonists, the play creates more opportunities for women, and it helps Fisher’s mission for cause-driven theatre. “I wanted Theatre Travels to provide opportunities to present well-written authentic and realistic female characters. “This play is set in 1869. “I want to do more than just entertain you for an hour. The Moriah College graduate said that she was on stage for pretty much every theatre production the school presented. “There weren’t enough opportunities for women or substantially written female roles being presented in main stage theatre,” she said.

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