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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Brown County officials provide updates on closures during repaving of Fox River State Trail
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The reconstruction of the Fox River State Trail is set to begin soon, and Brown County officials spoke on Wednesday to provide key updates on the timing and closures that will take effect. The reconstruction will see about six miles of the trail repaved from Green Bay to De Pere, adding more stability and appeal to the many who use it annually. Police department in Wisconsin listening for loud exhausts, could result in citations Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese and County Executive Troy Streckenbach gathered with Friends of the Fox River Trail to provide more information on each reconstruction phase. According to a release, the trail resurfacing stretches from Heritage Road north to the Porlier Pier and South Adams Street intersection. Xaiver High School appoints new principal, will start July 1 Trail section closures will be in effect for the following dates: Phase One, May 5-22: Closure: Heritage Road to William Street in De Pere from May 5 to May 9 Phase Two, June 9 – July 2 Closure: Porlier Pier in Green Bay to Lazarre Avenue in Allouez from June 9 to June 13 Phase Three, June 13 – July 9 Closure: Lazarre Avenue in Allouez to William Street in De Pere from June 16 to June 20 The dates listed may be changed pending weather complications. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Age
29-04-2025
- The Age
The state of the iconic Paragon Cafe left everyone in shock. Now ‘enough is enough'
The NSW government has started formal action against the owner of the heritage-listed Paragon Cafe in the Blue Mountains, claiming the Sydney solicitor failed to protect the 110-year-old building that lives large in the childhood memories of visitors to Katoomba. Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe said the Paragon was an 'incredibly important historical site and protected on the State Heritage Register'. 'The failure to protect this item has been devastating for those who have been hoping to see the building restored to its former glory,' she said. The decision follows visits by NSW Heritage and council officers to the art deco cafe in Katoomba to inspect extensive damage caused by squatters and thieves to its once richly decorated interior that spans three floors, including a ballroom. Images leaked to the Friends of the Paragon Cafe a week ago by an anonymous source showed water damage in its wood panelling, and its historic marble and mirrors were covered in graffiti. Said to be the last of the very best of the Greek cafes that were once popular across Australia, the Paragon's famous Moruya-marble soda foundation was graffitied with RIP. Areas where families ate the Paragon's famous chocolate, or stopped for a milkshake, had been used by squatters and others for parties and to drink beer and take drugs. On Monday, Heritage NSW gave solicitor John Landerer, whose company Conset Investments owns the cafe, notice of its intention to issue a heritage compliance order under Section 120 of the act. If an order is issued under the act, an owner can be compelled to commence repairs. They can be prosecuted for or convicted of an offence in respect of the failure to maintain or repair a property.
Sydney Morning Herald
29-04-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
The state of the iconic Paragon Cafe left everyone in shock. Now ‘enough is enough'
The NSW government has started formal action against the owner of the heritage-listed Paragon Cafe in the Blue Mountains, claiming the Sydney solicitor failed to protect the 110-year-old building that lives large in the childhood memories of visitors to Katoomba. Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe said the Paragon was an 'incredibly important historical site and protected on the State Heritage Register'. 'The failure to protect this item has been devastating for those who have been hoping to see the building restored to its former glory,' she said. The decision follows visits by NSW Heritage and council officers to the art deco cafe in Katoomba to inspect extensive damage caused by squatters and thieves to its once richly decorated interior that spans three floors, including a ballroom. Images leaked to the Friends of the Paragon Cafe a week ago by an anonymous source showed water damage in its wood panelling, and its historic marble and mirrors were covered in graffiti. Said to be the last of the very best of the Greek cafes that were once popular across Australia, the Paragon's famous Moruya-marble soda foundation was graffitied with RIP. Areas where families ate the Paragon's famous chocolate, or stopped for a milkshake, had been used by squatters and others for parties and to drink beer and take drugs. On Monday, Heritage NSW gave solicitor John Landerer, whose company Conset Investments owns the cafe, notice of its intention to issue a heritage compliance order under Section 120 of the act. If an order is issued under the act, an owner can be compelled to commence repairs. They can be prosecuted for or convicted of an offence in respect of the failure to maintain or repair a property.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
We need a Falklands solution to the Chagos Islands crisis
Our British family of nations is not confined to simply the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It includes the people of Gibraltar, the Falklands, Bermuda, Montserrat, and the other territories scattered across the globe. The UK Overseas Territories are not distant lands inhabited by strangers – they are a core part of our shared identity and country, and the people that live in them are as British as those in Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff and London. As the First Minister of Northern Ireland, I sought to forge friendships with leaders of the Overseas Territories, most notably with our European counterparts, Gibraltar. Next week, I have the privilege of visiting the Falkland Islands as part of a delegation organised by Friends of the British Overseas Territories. This visit is both an opportunity to learn more about the lives of those living on the islands, but also a chance to reflect on the broader principles of self-determination, sovereignty, and the rights of those who call the UK Overseas Territories their homes. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Falkland Islands, where the population has repeatedly reaffirmed its wish to remain British with the support of successive UK Governments, despite pressure from Argentina. The Falkland Islanders cherish their right to self-determination, just as the people of Northern Ireland do. It is against this background that I wish to highlight the plight of the Chagossian people. As the UK Government negotiates a deal with Mauritius over the sovereignty of the islands, they are doing so over the heads of the Chagossian people and failing to respect their right to self-determination. This is wrong. It is unjust. And it is something that those of us who care deeply about the UK Overseas Territories and their people must stand up against. Yet, whilst the UK Government rightly defends the other Overseas Territories' right to self-determination, they fail the Chagossians by negotiating their future without their consent, citing the lack of a permanent population on the islands as an excuse (one of many excuses) – which is only the case because they were forcibly removed in the first place. The argument provided by the UK Government is that handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a way of righting a historic wrong. But what kind of justice ignores the very people who were forcibly removed from their homeland? True justice would mean allowing the Chagossians to return to their islands under British sovereignty and live side-by-side with the base on Diego Garcia; just like in Cyprus or Ascension Island. Instead, they are being told that their homeland will be handed to a country they do not wish to be part of, and one with no real claim over the islands, under a government that has shown little interest in their well-being. To identify yourself as Chagossian in Mauritius could land you with a 10-year jail sentence – what sort of free-speaking Commonwealth partner is this? But there is a bigger issue at stake, and one that should concern all of us who value the right to self-determination. If the UK Government is willing to negotiate away the sovereignty of one Overseas Territory without the full consideration of its people, what message does that send about their support for the right to self-determination across the other Overseas Territories? The principle of self-determination cannot be selectively applied. If we defend the right of the Falkland Islanders and Gibraltarians to decide their own future, we must do the same for the Chagossians. During my visit to the Falklands, I am looking forward to meeting people who understand what it means to fight for their identity and right to self-determination. The Falkland Islanders know what it is like to face a threat to their sovereignty from a nation with no legitimate claim. I have previously stood-up for Northern Ireland, putting the case forward that we are one British family - we must look after each other and put our interests first. That is why I am calling on people of the Overseas Territories, and people right across the UK, to stand in solidarity with the Chagossians. This is not just their fight - it is a fight for all of us who believe in the right of British people to determine their own future, and I have sought to strongly support them in the House of Lords and through Friends of the British Overseas Territories. The Falkland Islanders have shown the will of the people matters: not just once, but twice they decided to remain part of the British family. The Chagossians have suffered enough, it is time to right the wrongs of the past and ensure their voices are heard and their wishes implemented. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
We need a Falklands solution to the Chagos Islands crisis
Our British family of nations is not confined to simply the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It includes the people of Gibraltar, the Falklands, Bermuda, Montserrat, and the other territories scattered across the globe. The UK Overseas Territories are not distant lands inhabited by strangers – they are a core part of our shared identity and country, and the people that live in them are as British as those in Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff and London. As the First Minister of Northern Ireland, I sought to forge friendships with leaders of the Overseas Territories, most notably with our European counterparts, Gibraltar. Next week, I have the privilege of visiting the Falkland Islands as part of a delegation organised by Friends of the British Overseas Territories. This visit is both an opportunity to learn more about the lives of those living on the islands, but also a chance to reflect on the broader principles of self-determination, sovereignty, and the rights of those who call the UK Overseas Territories their homes. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Falkland Islands, where the population has repeatedly reaffirmed its wish to remain British with the support of successive UK Governments, despite pressure from Argentina. The Falkland Islanders cherish their right to self-determination, just as the people of Northern Ireland do. It is against this background that I wish to highlight the plight of the Chagossian people. As the UK Government negotiates a deal with Mauritius over the sovereignty of the islands, they are doing so over the heads of the Chagossian people and failing to respect their right to self-determination. This is wrong. It is unjust. And it is something that those of us who care deeply about the UK Overseas Territories and their people must stand up against. Yet, whilst the UK Government rightly defends the other Overseas Territories' right to self-determination, they fail the Chagossians by negotiating their future without their consent, citing the lack of a permanent population on the islands as an excuse (one of many excuses) – which is only the case because they were forcibly removed in the first place. The argument provided by the UK Government is that handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a way of righting a historic wrong. But what kind of justice ignores the very people who were forcibly removed from their homeland? True justice would mean allowing the Chagossians to return to their islands under British sovereignty and live side-by-side with the base on Diego Garcia; just like in Cyprus or Ascension Island. Instead, they are being told that their homeland will be handed to a country they do not wish to be part of, and one with no real claim over the islands, under a government that has shown little interest in their well-being. To identify yourself as Chagossian in Mauritius could land you with a 10-year jail sentence – what sort of free-speaking Commonwealth partner is this? But there is a bigger issue at stake, and one that should concern all of us who value the right to self-determination. If the UK Government is willing to negotiate away the sovereignty of one Overseas Territory without the full consideration of its people, what message does that send about their support for the right to self-determination across the other Overseas Territories? The principle of self-determination cannot be selectively applied. If we defend the right of the Falkland Islanders and Gibraltarians to decide their own future, we must do the same for the Chagossians. During my visit to the Falklands, I am looking forward to meeting people who understand what it means to fight for their identity and right to self-determination. The Falkland Islanders know what it is like to face a threat to their sovereignty from a nation with no legitimate claim. I have previously stood-up for Northern Ireland, putting the case forward that we are one British family - we must look after each other and put our interests first. That is why I am calling on people of the Overseas Territories, and people right across the UK, to stand in solidarity with the Chagossians. This is not just their fight - it is a fight for all of us who believe in the right of British people to determine their own future, and I have sought to strongly support them in the House of Lords and through Friends of the British Overseas Territories. The Falkland Islanders have shown the will of the people matters: not just once, but twice they decided to remain part of the British family. The Chagossians have suffered enough, it is time to right the wrongs of the past and ensure their voices are heard and their wishes implemented.
