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Closure fears for Albury Wodonga FoodShare as funding shortfall threatens group

Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare says it is at risk of closure and has asked local government for donations to help it survive. The program services eight council areas across north-east Victoria and the border, where 22,000 people live in poverty. >> view original

Albury claims regional crown

In the final, the Albury association team, which has won the Victorian regional title this year and has several girls playing O and M, beat the Goulburn Valley. President Catherine Trinnick said it was a huge achievement. “We have an outstanding rep ... >> view original

Albury: The naked truth

I was considering buying underwear. Mind you, this purchase was not going to be made necessarily because I needed new undergarments. I was going to spend my hard-earned cash on the frivolous expense solely because the words of my mother — and ... >> view original

Jeb Bush launches 'optimistic' campaign for president

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has officially launched his US presidential campaign, promising to "run with heart" and "take nothing and no one for granted". Mr Bush, the son and brother of two former presidents, spoke in his hometown of Miami, Florida. >> view original

American Muslims Prepare for Ramadan

LOS ANGELES—. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins Thursday, June 18th in Los Angeles, and Muslims around the world are preparing the time of fasting, reflection and communal gatherings. The exact start of the lunar month varies by location, ... >> view original

Swedish Princess Madeleine has baby after Carl-Philip and Sofia Hellqvist marry

Sweden's Royal Family has welcomed its second new member in as many days after Princess Madeleine gave birth to a son this morning. The 33-year-old, who was a guest at her brother Carl-Philip's wedding to Sofia Hellqvist, 30, on Saturday, was rushed to ... >> view original

Rachel Dolezal's story, a study of race and identity, gets 'crazier and crazier'

Rachel Dolezal has sparked a national conversation about some of the most sensitive issues in American life — race, gender, identity and cultural inheritance. Chances are, however, it is not the teachable moment the self-made civil rights activist once ... >> view original

US upbeat on Libya strike but not ready to declare militant dead

WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Monday delivered an upbeat initial assessment of a U.S. air strike in Libya against veteran Algerian militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar over the weekend but stopped short of declaring him dead. >> view original

Fire destroys Basilica roof in Nantes, France | Reuters

NANTES, France A fire that appeared to have been caused by renovation work destroyed most of the roof of the Saint Donatien Basilica in Nantes, northwest France on Friday, officials said on Monday. Nobody was injured in the blaze at the 19th Century city ... >> view original

British leaders gather to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta

The Queen and other British royals have gathered at Runnymede with American justice officials to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. Nathan Frandino reports. When Queen Elizabeth II stepped onto the meadows of Runnymede, ... >> view original