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WHILE many of us are still in holiday mode, there has been plenty of news happening across Ipswich this week, as the dust settles on 2020 and we tentatively lift our heads to face 2021.
We may not be out of the COVID funk yet, but at least we can say at this point in time that there appears to have been no link with the new strain of coronavirus into the West Moreton Region.
A level of concern has been raised over how the new strain infiltrated the Brisbane region in the first place, and I’m sure the health authorities will be kept on their toes over the coming weeks.
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AN IPSWICH charity has overhauled an old hotel into a âhavenâ for the homeless but there is still significant work ahead to complete its vision to address issues compounded by COVID-19.
Goodna Street Life took over the Weeroona Hotel in 2019.
They have spent close to $180,000 in operating costs and construction, plus materials and new furniture so far.
They believe their ambitious project could be a solution for those sleeping rough across Australia. Weeroona Hotel in Goodna is now Helenâs Haven.
Vice president Steve Purcell, who has been with the organisation since 2016, estimates another $190,000 is needed to get Helenâs Haven completed.
January 13, 2021
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 20th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support postsecondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in fall 2021. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership.
Applications for Mediacom’s World Class Scholarships are available online at mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent scholarship information. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 15.
5 Non-Star Wars LucasArts Game Franchises Needing a Revival
5 non-Star Wars LucasArts game franchises needing a revival
This week brought the exciting news that Lucasfilm Games would be taking over on solely handling development and licensing for all of its properties, much like the former LucasArts used to do, and with new
Star Wars and
Indiana Jones games already announced, we’ve decided to look back at the incredible roster of titles not related to the latter franchises that deserve a proper revival.
Ironically enough, Tim Schafer’s
Grim Fandango is one of LucasArts’ most successful AND biggest failed titles from their original 30-year run, receiving rave reviews upon its release from critics and gamers, winning several awards and frequently cited as one of the greatest video games of all times, but debuting to abysmal sales numbers that contributed to the studio’s decision to stop producing adventure games. Set in the land of the dead and centered on an aft
Mediacom offers $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors
Updated 12/30/2020 6:20 PM
Mediacom Communications in Moline is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 20th consecutive year and Mediacom s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors.
Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2021. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership.
Applications for Mediacom s World Class Scholarships are available online at www.mediacomworldclass.com.