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West Australian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Your Week: A great line-up of events across WA this week
Saturday, May 31, to September 28, The Art Gallery of WA, Perth The first Australian showing from this acclaimed US photographer brings together three main bodies of work, Deep Springs, Overpass, and Cross Country — giving a view of the artist's practice over 12 years and 85 works. Contis will be opening the show on May 31 from 5pm to 7pm, and giving an artist talk on June 1 from 11am. Free. But registration required for opening night at Saturday, May 31, 7pm, State Theatre Centre WA, Northbridge The American singer-songwriter comes to WA in support of her latest album Lemons, Limes And Orchids which sees her delve further into her jazz influences. She will also perform key songs from throughout her career. Tickets $98 from Sunday, June 1, 6pm, Freo Social, Fremantle A fundraiser for ocean conservation in Shark Bay hosted by Indigenous owned business Tidal Moon which harvests and exports sea cucumbers. Comedian Kevin Kropinyeri is flying in from South Australia to MC, the concert will include performances by Stephen Pigram (of The Pigram Brothers), Phil Walleystack, Prita Grealy, Morgan Joanel, Natasha Eldridge and Emma Sibosado. Tickets $49.70 from Moshtix Thursday June 5, 7pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco The Aussie rock legends are back on the road in support of their new album, Straight Into The Sun. They also promise to play a range of Cruel Sea classics. Tickets $109.90 from Ticketek Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 15, Yagan Square Get a taste of the best of the WA foodie scene with this festival that highlights the best of hospitality from across our great State. There will be drag bingo, slow-cooked brisket paired with bourbon, progressive dinners that hop between venues, and Italian feasts with a side of opera. For more info and to buy tickets, visit Thursday June 5, 7.30pm, Buffalo Club, Fremantle This winter music festival kicks off this week with a great line-up of local music curated by some of WA's most in-the-know music heads. Held over three weeks, if you can't make it down this week, there will also be shows on June 12 (at North Freo Nook) and 19 (at Hilton Trove). Tickets $34.70 from Oztix. For more info visit Thursday, June 5, at Freo Social, Fremantle, Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, Regal Theatre, Subiaco. Aussie-Italian comedian Joe Avati is touring a new ensemble stage show featuring a powerhouse cast of Australian comedians. Joining Avati are comedians George Kapiniaris, Tahir, Sashi Perera, Joe White and Ting Lim in a celebration of culture, identity and everyday life. Tickets to the Fremantle show $75.60 from Moshtix, Subiaco shows $69.90 to $99.90 from Ticketek
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Travelling to Europe this summer? Planned strikes may cause disruption
Transport workers in France, Italy, and the UK are planning industrial action in the coming weeks, potentially disrupting summer travel. In France, SNCF train drivers will strike on June 4, followed by a national strike involving rail staff on June 5 and train controllers on June 11, likely causing cancellations and disruptions to rail services. Italy faces numerous localised transport strikes throughout June and July, affecting public transport in cities like Genoa, Sardinia, Florence, Bolzano, La Spezia, Naples, and Milan, as well as airport staff in Venice and Milan. In the UK, Glasgow and Edinburgh airport staff are threatening strikes over a rejected pay offer, while London Heathrow's Wilson James workers are already striking over pay, and CrossCountry train workers will begin an overtime ban on June 9. Passengers affected by flight cancellations due to strikes are entitled to alternative transportation and accommodation, but rail and ferry passengers have fewer rights.
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Charities invited to apply for share of £100,000 funding
CrossCountry has opened applications for its annual Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF), which supports initiatives that reduce pollution, protect the environment, support sustainable community growth, and create a positive impact on wider society. The summer application period closes on Friday, June 6. Candice Dos Santos Hodgson, project manager at CrossCountry, said: "We're excited to launch the next Customer and Communities Improvement Fund and can't wait to see what applications come in from communities across the country. "We'd be delighted to hear from projects and groups looking to improve the communities served by the CrossCountry network, especially with an emphasis on social value and sustainability." Since April 1, 2022, the CCIF has supported 30 initiatives across the country, with a total value of more than £550,000. This includes a £17,000 donation to Social Bite's Job First programme in Edinburgh and a £40,000 donation to the Cornwall Community Foundation. Marzena Farana-Sherlock, director of social impact at Social Bite, said: "The generous funding from CrossCountry will allow us to continue supporting individuals affected by homelessness into jobs, which can be truly life-changing." For the first time this year, additional funding will be delivered by CrossCountry through its Biodiversity Improvements Projects (BIP) fund. This will support projects on and around the rail network that enhance biodiversity, improve access to nature, and help the railway adapt to the changing climate. To find out more and to apply to the fund, visit the CrossCountry website.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CrossCountry invites applications for £100,000 community fund
Train operator CrossCountry has opened applications for its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund. The fund, which supports community initiatives across the CrossCountry network, will see £100,000 made available throughout the year for projects that deliver social and environmental benefits across the UK, including in York. The summer application period will close on Friday, June 6. Candice Dos Santos Hodgson, project manager at CrossCountry, said: "We're excited to launch the next Customer and Communities Improvement Fund, and can't wait to see what applications come in from communities across the country." Since April 1, 2022, the Customer and Communities Improvement Fund has supported 30 initiatives with a total value of more than £550,000. This includes a £17,000 donation to social enterprise Social Bite's Job First programme in Edinburgh, and a £40,000 donation to Cornwall Community Foundation. To find out more and apply, visit For the first time this year, additional funding will be delivered by CrossCountry through its Biodiversity Improvements Projects fund, which will support projects on and around the rail network that enhance biodiversity, improve access to nature, and help the railway adapt to the changing climate. Applications can be made at
Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Welsh Charities Urged to Apply for Funding from Leading Train Operator
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced that its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF), to support community initiatives across the CrossCountry network, is now open for applications. The refreshed grant scheme will open at intervals throughout the year – with the summer application period closing on Friday 6 June. A total of £100,000 has been made available throughout the year for community projects that deliver tangible social and environmental benefits across the UK, including South Wales. Candice Dos Santos Hodgson, Project Manager at CrossCountry, said: 'We're excited to launch the next Customer and Communities Improvement Fund and can't wait to see what applications come in from communities across the country. 'We'd be delighted to hear from projects and groups looking to improve the communities served by the CrossCountry network, especially with an emphasis on social value and sustainability – if this sounds like you, please visit our website to apply.' Since 1 April 2022, the Customer and Communities Improvement Fund has supported 30 different initiatives across the country, to a total value of over £550,000. This has included £17,000 donation to social enterprise Social Bite's Job First programme in Edinburgh, as well as a £40,000 donation to Cornwall Community Foundation. Tamara Sherston-Baker, Development Director at the Cornwall Community Foundation, said: 'It's been fantastic to work with CrossCountry to help even more projects and initiatives with their critical community work across Cornwall. 'We always value support from businesses and organisations working in Cornwall and we look forward to working closely with CrossCountry again in the future.' Marzena Farana-Sherlock, Director of Social Impact at Social Bite, said: 'The generous funding from CrossCountry will allow us to continue supporting individuals affected by homelessness into jobs, which can be truly life-changing. By working closely with employers and partners, we aim to create a long-term, systemic shift in how people with a background of homelessness access and sustain employment.' Applications to the fund can be made through an easy-to-complete online form. To find out more and to apply to the Fund, visit For the first time this year, additional funding will be delivered by CrossCountry through its Biodiversity Improvements Projects (BIP) fund, which will support projects on and around the rail network that enhance biodiversity, improve access to nature and help the railway adapt to the changing climate. Applications to the BIP fund for this year can be made at
