When Samantha Kerr started the Friends of Sturt River Landcare group more than a decade ago, it was just herself and three other people. Since then, 1200 volunteers have been involved in the group, which has 'adopted' eight different sites across the Holdfast Bay and Marion council areas. In that time, they've completely transformed the council-owned reserves - all of which have a connection to the Sturt River (Warripari). Most of the reserves were just "turf and trees". Today, they're thriving ecosystems that are filled with local natives, of both the flora and fauna varieties.

https://www.miragenews.com/landcare-group-brings-life-to-our-river-reserves-1074259/

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We might not have realised this, but it has been 38 years since the birth of Malaysia's first national car, the Proton Saga , which was originally launched on July 9, 1985. To celebrate the occasion, Proton held a mini carnival at its headquarters, the Proton Centre of Excellence (CoE) on July 9 , 2023 , to celebrate the national car's 38th anniversary. Held from 9 AM to 7 PM, there were many activities at the carnival, with one of the main highlights being the gathering of Proton Saga owners organised by various car clubs.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/11/moving-malaysia-since-1985-proton-celebrates-38-years-of-the-saga/

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Glenview Trust co raised its position in iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWP – Free Report) by 10.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 26,684 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2,463 shares during the quarter. Glenview Trust co's holdings in iShares […] The post iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWP) Shares Acquired by Glenview Trust co first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/11/ishares-russell-mid-cap-growth-etf-nysearcaiwp-shares-acquired-by-glenview-trust-co.html

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Orchid ( OXT ) traded 1.7% lower against the US dollar during the one day period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on August 20th. In the last week, Orchid has traded down 21.4% against the US dollar. One Orchid token can now be purchased for about $0.0590 or 0.00000226 BTC on exchanges. Orchid has a total market capitalization of $56.81 million and approximately $6.16 million worth of Orchid was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: Toncoin (TON) traded 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/20/orchid-oxt-24-hour-volume-reaches-6-16-million.html

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) is conducting its own probe on the GCash mess, which resulted in unauthorized deductions in its users' account balances. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy on Friday said the department's Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is leading the probe to check circumstances in the incident, saying the agency has received several complaints about the digital payment platform even before the incident. 'Medyo marami at iba-ibang panahon po na nangyari ito [This has happened many times before at different dates],' he said when asked if the DICT has received complaints regarding GCash.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1768455/fwd-dict-conducts-own-probe-on-gcash-incident

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Stockman Wealth Management Inc. reduced its holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated ( NASDAQ:QCOM – Get Rating ) by 4.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 8,432 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after selling 425 shares during the quarter. Stockman Wealth Management Inc.'s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $927,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/03/stockman-wealth-management-inc-has-927000-holdings-in-qualcomm-incorporated-nasdaqqcom.html

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MANILA, Philippines — Poor students from college and technical-vocational institutions (TVIs) may soon get vouchers to help them get through their education. This as the House of Representatives passed House bill number 7922 on third and final reading on Monday. The measure was approved by 265 lawmakers. No member of the House opposed the piece of legislation. Four representatives abstained from voting. The bill amends Republic Act No. 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1772761/fwd-vouchers-for-poor-college-tech-voc-students-soon-a-reality-as-house-passes-bill-on-3rd-reading

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A man has been charged over his alleged role following the death of a man at Balmain earlier this year. About 3.40pm on Saturday 29 July 2023, emergency services were called to Donnelly Street, following reports of an assault. On arrival, officers attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command located a 29-year-old man suffering significant injuries to his head and torso. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he died a short time later.

https://www.miragenews.com/man-charged-as-murder-accessory-in-balmain-nsw-1078297/

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Wanchain ( WAN ) traded 0.3% higher against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 16:00 PM ET on April 8th. Wanchain has a market capitalization of $53.11 million and approximately $661,810.25 worth of Wanchain was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Wanchain coin can currently be purchased for $0.27 or 0.00000967 BTC on major exchanges. Over the last week, Wanchain has traded down 0.7% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: Avalanche (AVAX) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/08/wanchain-price-hits-0-27-wan.html

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First PREMIER Bank boosted its stake in shares of Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ( NYSEARCA:RSP – Get Rating ) by 6.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 12,530 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 730 shares during the quarter. First PREMIER Bank's holdings in Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF were worth $1,812,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/19/first-premier-bank-raises-stake-in-invesco-sp-500-equal-weight-etf-nysearcarsp.html

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BAGHDAD (AP) — Demonstrations in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk over the handover of a key facility from federal to local Kurdish authorities turned violent Saturday, and one protester was killed and several were injured, witnesses and local officials said. Clashes broke out around the planned handover of the Iraqi federal police headquarters to the Kurdish Democratic Party in the city, which is home to a mixed population of Kurds, Arabs and Turkmen. Federal forces seized Kirkuk and the surrounding oil fields in October 2017 after Kurdish regional authorities organized a symbolic but controversial referendum for Kurdish independence.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/world/3220344/clashes-in-iraqs-kirkuk-over-handover-of-police-hq-to-kurds-leave-1-dead-several-injured.html

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Hamilton Thorne Ltd. ( OTCMKTS:HTLZF – Get Free Report ) saw a significant increase in short interest in August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,600 shares, an increase of 500.0% from the July 31st total of 1,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 8,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Hamilton Thorne Stock Performance Shares of HTLZF stock remained flat at $1.08 during trading hours on Friday. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/25/hamilton-thorne-ltd-otcmktshtlzf-sees-large-growth-in-short-interest.html

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MANILA, Philippines — There is still no information as to whether suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. would return to the country today, but the House of Representatives' secretary general assured that the chamber would be ready should it happen. In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said that they cannot speculate on what would happen once Teves' 60-day suspension lapses, since they are not sure if the lawmaker would return.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1770287/house-secgen-no-info-on-teves-return-to-ph-but-were-ready-for-it

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Canal Parade during the first two-week Queer & Pride festivitiesepaselect epa10785743 Spectators on a bridge and participants on a boat celebrate during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 05 August 2023. The boat parade on the city's canals with eighty vessels is part of the first two-week Queer & Pride festivities. EPA/EVA PLEVIER

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009487026?sid=104

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A few years back, a promising food venture burst into the local food scene with a fresh look and promising business model that naturally attracted a strong following. Recently, however, disgruntled franchisees have come to call the entity a 'Vanishing Value Initiative' due to a series of ventures that didn't quite live up to the hype. Many outlets are allegedly struggling to stay afloat amid dwindling sales. Franchisees of the firm's flagship yogurt brand lead the chorus of discontent. They are reportedly raising red flags over what they perceive as lack of support and diminishing marketing initiatives that were once the backbone of the brand's success.

https://business.inquirer.net/421942/a-troubled-food-venture

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Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman met with Uzbekistan Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov to discuss the U.S.-Uzbekistan partnership, including ongoing work to support the IT sector, advance the digital economy, and foster private sector growth in Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Uzbekistan's Ministry of Digital Technologies. Through the MOU, USAID will work together with the Uzbekistan Government to support the implementation of the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy and help advance the IT and communications sectors in the country by engaging youth and women in IT, linking technical educational institutions, fostering private sector growth, and cooperating on other IT-related initiatives.

https://www.miragenews.com/usaids-coleman-uzbekistan-digital-minister-sign-1066087/

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Hundreds of people gather on the lawn of the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier, on Friday March 31, 2023 in support of transgender rights. The Vermont rally is one of many being held across the country on Friday. The rallies come at a time when Republicans in some state legislatures across the country are considering hundreds of separate bills that would limit transgender rights.  (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005902778?sid=104

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Cyril Ramaphosa has survived the onslaught from Zweli Mkhize to be elected for a second term as ANC president.

https://www.news24.com/news24/Politics/breaking-cyril-ramaphosa-wins-second-term-as-anc-president-20221219

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Means Investment CO. Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF ( NYSEARCA:VWO – Get Rating ) by 12.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 129,808 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 18,780 shares during the period. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF makes up approximately 1.0% of Means Investment CO. Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest holding.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/07/vanguard-ftse-emerging-markets-etf-nysearcavwo-shares-sold-by-means-investment-co-inc.html

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