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Local Olympians chime in about their pay
Some of the SAR's Olympians have mixed views over the remuneration local athletes receive, with some saying a better package would certainly help, while others said Hongkongers already receive good support. Entry level full-time athletes can get around HK$7,000 a month in sponsorship from the Sports Institute. Echoing a recent call from badminton star Lee
A local doctor went for a walk. Three months later she’s been reported missing
A woman who vanished after reportedly telling family she was going for a walk has been reported missing, three months after she disappeared in Western Australia.Nathalie Casal told family she was going to walk the Bibblumun Track, about 30km east of Perth, with "a large group" in December last year.The 71-year-old hasn't been seen since."Dr
Local whistleblowers among global recipients of bravery awards
(John McCann/M&G) Five South Africans are among the 11 people honoured this year by international nonprofit Blueprint for Free Speech for their courage in exposing corruption. The 2023 Whistleblower Awards, hosted on Tuesday, acknowledged the bravery of three South Africans at state entities as well as two employees who exposed an alleged money laundering scheme
This ‘local hero’ helps Australians in crisis. Now he is setting off on a 25,000km road trip
Key PointsLocal Hero of the Year 2023, Amar Singh, has launched a roadshow, which will travel the country in support of the 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum.Over the course of 25,000km, Mr Singh and his team will engage with a vast network of business, religious, sporting and government groups and First Nations leaders.The roadshow
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5 Tips to Rock Your Local Business Social Media Marketing Strategy [Infographic]
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Case study: The ROI of local hiring and DEI initiatives
Does your city or county implement workforce development goals on its public works projects? If not, should they? While perspectives on the matter vary, these initiatives can actually offer great value for both the project owner and contractor alike. How so, you ask? That’s a great question – and one we intend to answer by
Navigation for News Categories The NZX 50 index has fallen more than 11 percent since January. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The local sharemarket has had a tough 2022 but an investment analyst says there have been some positives. The NZX 50 index has fallen more than 11 percent since January as tightening monetary policy
Local interventions crucial to getting back on track to achieve malaria elimination targets
Washington D.C. 4 November, 2022 (PAHO) – As malaria continues to threaten the lives of around 138 million people in the region, in the run up to Malaria Day in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calls on countries to focus on local level surveillance and response to tackle the root cause of
Local food boon spurred by pandemic may be short-lived, new research reports
New research shows that while local food outlets received significantly more attention from consumers as a result of the pandemic, those in the local food community should not expect the elevated interest to continue. Credit: Joshua Scheinberg / Penn State The COVID‐19 pandemic affected American households in countless ways, but according to researchers, some of
BEYOND LOCAL: Political polarization is affecting mental health, and patients want therapists who share their views
Constant exposure to political stress has been associated with mental health risks and deterioration in general medical health This article by Elisa Brietzke, Queen's University, Ontario originally appeared on the Conversation and is published here with permission. As a psychiatrist, I’ve never talked so much about politics with my patients as I have in the past two…