A good news thread

[bob10]

Sick and tired of all the negative threads around these days, I've decided I'm going to start a good news thread. I understand fully that posts could be few and far between, but I'll start it regardless. Starting with Zita Stark, and English conversations.

Zita Stark is building a community, one English class at a time (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/zita-stark-is-building-a-community-one-english-class-at-a-time/ar-BBLsPgh?ocid=spartandhp)

[Meccles]

I’m alive my Wife is well kids are good. Weather great whales going past. I reckon you can’t get much better news than that. Oh and have a scotch on the rocks in hand[emoji3]And the white truck fired up and brakes still work all a minor miracle [emoji106]

[trog]

Bought a record today I have enjoyed listening to , and soon out to see a live band. If the saints win a trifecta!

[bob10]

Bought a record today I have enjoyed listening to , and soon out to see a live band. If the saints win a trifecta!

Now that is good news. Good luck on the job front.

[trog]

Thanks mate , I am sure things will happen though a win in the lotto might actually put a smile on my usual dour expression 🤣

[bob10]

What's not to like about Harley's.

https://customkings.harley-davidson.com/en_AU?utm_medium=ContentDiscovery&utm_source=Taboola&utm_campaign=BOTK&utm_content=Banner-BOTK__variant5_APAC&source_cd=Banner-BOTK__variant5_APAC

[bob10]

This belongs here.

Wombat mural a happy accident (https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/watch/wombat-mural-a-happy-accident/vi-BBLqwFs?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Good news for mice, I guess.

Australian researchers develop new drug that puts cancer cells to 'sleep' in mice (https://www.msn.com/en-au/health/medical/australian-researchers-develop-new-drug-that-puts-cancer-cells-to-sleep-in-mice/ar-BBLnIWo?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Jarrod Lyle, Australian golfer | Tribute by Robert Allenby - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/robert-allenby-my-hero-jarrod-lyle/?utm_source=Direct#RZYdzaX7rs9SVmpW.97)

[bob10]

I love this story.

NRL 2018 | Cronulla Sharks' Sione Katoa, 'No money for a bus fare' - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/sione-katoa-no-money-for-bus-fare/#rJEry7G2V1T6DyMm.97)

[bob10]

I love this one.

Two elderly men escape rest home, attend world's biggest metal festival (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/two-elderly-men-escape-rest-home-attend-worlds-biggest-metal-festival/ar-BBLxBfF?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

I’m alive my Wife is well kids are good. Weather great whales going past. I reckon you can’t get much better news than that. Oh and have a scotch on the rocks in hand[emoji3]And the white truck fired up and brakes still work all a minor miracle [emoji106]


You just put a smile on my face, Meccles. LG, life's good!

[bob10]

On face value, this doesn't look like good news, but it shows that with courage, you can overcome adversity.

Jharal Yow Yeh | Former Brisbane Broncos NRL star on life after ankle injury – PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/jharal-yow-yeh-agony-confusion-despair-hope/#xSiIYZ7er8o1LZpD.97)

[bob10]

That is good news.Cotton makes a comeback as historic harvest begins in WA's Ord Irrigation Scheme - ABC Rural - ABC News (http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-08-09/cotton-harvest-comeback-in-the-ord/10082328?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%3a8940&user_id=c17365ab07572ed90614d245ada5ad675f6bc00189 fa766123c70d76d1d7cddf&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email%7c%7c8940&utm_content=RuralMail_ArticleLink)

[bob10]

The power of teamwork.

The power of teamwork! Two parrots help each other escape their cage (https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/viral/the-power-of-teamwork-two-parrots-help-each-other-escape-their-cage/vi-BBLNCPD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

A grandson learns the family secret. His Grandpop went from champion boxer to champion chef, and that has to be good news.

Man learns family secret, kept for years, at grandfather’s funeral (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/boxing/man-learns-family-secret-kept-for-years-at-grandfather’s-funeral/ar-BBLTUud?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Now this, is a damn good story.

Brisbane Lions: Arianna Clarke on Kalgoorlie mines, a tough life & AFLW - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/arianna-clarke-why-i-had-to-leave-mum/?utm_source=Direct#gQ6i3VKI4LebJWbL.97)

[bob10]

This may not seem like a good story, but I come from where this fellow has been, except we didn't have TV. Just each other.

Wallabies v All Blacks | Bledisloe Cup: Ned Hanigan on drought in the country - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/ned-hanigan-drought-gripping-our-home/#XMqE6ADpW4si91u1.97)

[bob10]

This is a good one.

The Paralympic wheelchair maker (https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/watch/the-paralympic-wheelchair-maker/vi-BBM5Nsl?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Deep down, most Australians do care.

WA convoy delivers much-needed hay to drought-stricken NSW farmers - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-17/tears-flow-as-hay-convoy-from-wa-arrives-nsw-drought-farmers/10132274?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%3a8940&user_id=c17365ab07572ed90614d245ada5ad675f6bc00189 fa766123c70d76d1d7cddf&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email%7c%7c8940&utm_content=RuralMail_ArticleLink)

[bob10]

NZ politicians refuse pay rise, because low paid workers are not getting one, now there is a novel approach.

NZ PM blocks pay rise for politicians (https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2018/08/20/nz-pm-blocks-pay-rise-politicians/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180821)

[bob10]

Good news for some , hopefully.

Rain set to hit drought struck NSW areas with wet weekend forecast (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/rain-set-to-hit-drought-struck-nsw-areas-with-wet-weekend-forecast/ar-BBMmYdd?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Making good use of tons of produce destined to be plowed in.

From waste to flour: Queenslanders find new market for unwanted produce - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-01/waste-to-flour-food-producers-find-new-market-for-surplus-crop/10178968?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=%3a8940&user_id=c17365ab07572ed90614d245ada5ad675f6bc00189 fa766123c70d76d1d7cddf&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email%7c%7c8940RuralMail_ArticleLink)

[bob10]

Barramundi 'farm to plate' program at a Ceduna high school only limited by too much demand - ABC Rural - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-12-06/barra-farm-to-plate-program-for-high-school-students/10580106?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=%5bnews_sfmc_rural_df_!n1%5d%3a8940&user_id=c17365ab07572ed90614d245ada5ad675f6bc00189 fa766123c70d76d1d7cddf&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email%7c%5bnews_sfmc_rural_df_!n1%5d%7c89 40RuralMail_ArticleLink)