Rugby Australia’s 2019 financial results have been leaked after months of speculation surrounding the code’s solvency issues. The results remain unaudited and will remain that way until the end of the month after a $16 million rescue package from World Rugby was secured to ensure the future of the sport. The decision to withhold the financial position of Rugby Australia for more than a month after the March annual general meeting spurred speculation that cost the Chief Executive Raelene Castle the support of her fellow board members. Castle’s replacement, interim Chief Executive Rob Clarke said his focus would be on…
Author: Hamish Cole
The NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies have returned to training for the first time in nearly seven weeks, after COVID-19 restrictions were eased on Monday. Players were put into groups of eight or nine based on positions and assigned a coach for their sessions. They also have their temperature and a wellness check done prior to the beginning of training, to assist in the early detection of the virus. Waratahs captain Rob Simmons said it would take some time to get used to the new training method. “We did a bit of a field session and ran around and tried…
While many Australians have moved on from the bushfire season to COVID-19 crisis, the experiences of a destructive and deadly summer are still very raw. John Olle is the captain of Milton Fire Brigade on the NSW south coast. He fought fires across the state over the summer. He said the bushfires of 2019/2020 were harrowing. The impact of the bushfire season is still being felt along the south coast. Mr Olle said clearing and cleaning burned infrastructure has been made even more challenging by coronavirus COVID-19 and government mitigation measures to slow its spread.,
As Australia enters its fourth week of tough COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, another new health crisis has emerged. Latest figures reveal Australians are consuming more alcohol. Bottle shops have recorded an increase in business, and health professions have warned people already on the edge of heavy drinking will struggle to cope. Alcohol Anonymous meetings have moved online to provide the care and support people need. These online meetings were rolled out over the Easter weekend. Retail Drinks Australia has introduced a number of restrictions to help reduce the amount of alcohol consumers can purchase. For more information on these online meetings…