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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- General
- NZ Herald
King's Birthday Honours 2025: Tauawhi leader Tim Marshall receives KSM
A champion for wellbeing and safety in the communities of Tairāwhiti for more than 30 years has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours. Co-founder and kaihautu (co-ordinator) of Tauawhi Men's Centre Tim Marshall has received a King's Service Medal for services to the community and
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Why the Steuben County Courthouse is shining red for volunteer firefighters
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — Residents and commuters through Bath might have noticed the Steuben County Courthouse lit up with red light recently, aimed at drawing attention to volunteer firefighters. The 'Light Up NY Red' campaign has begun across the state, with Steuben County bringing to light the issue of declining enrollment in volunteer firefighters. From April 21 to April 27, the campaign asks residents, government organizations, and others to shine a red light in front of their home, business, or government building to bring awareness to the volunteer firefighter shortage in New York State. The campaign claims that over the last 20 years, New York has seen a 33% drop in volunteer firefighter numbers, with 80,000 active volunteers in the state. Local Parish Priest reflects on Pope Francis' death, legacy of compassion Steuben County officials are happy to draw awareness to this issue while mentioning the importance volunteer firefighters are in a community. 'We are proud to participate in this important initiative,' said Tim Marshall, Steuben County Director of Public Safety. 'Lighting our courthouse red symbolizes our deep appreciation for the dedicated men and women who volunteer their time and risk their lives to keep our communities safe,' he said. 'Light Up NY Red' leads into RecruitNY weekend on April 26-27 where volunteer fire departments across the state hold fundraiser and recruitment events to try and bolsert numbers. Numerous departments in the Southern Tier will be holding events such as Village of Bath, Southport, Painted Post, Town and County Fire Department, and many others. A whole list of departments can be found on the RecruitNY website. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is asking the public to share their homes lit-up in red, firehouses, or businesses with a caption to photos@ for the chance to be included in the statewide magazine and social media platforms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Beach warning to Aussies as 'perfect storm' creates deadly Easter conditions
One man has died, others have had near escapes and beachgoers have had to scramble for safety as huge swells pounded the NSW coast for the beginning of the Easter long weekend on Friday. Ex-tropical cyclone Tam which has wreaked havoc on New Zealand's North Island has transitioned into a deep low pressure system, driving southerly winds and powerful waves along the entire NSW coast. A four-metre swell hammered Sydney's beaches on Friday causing dangerous but spectacular beach conditions. Nearly all surf beaches in the state were closed. At Wollongong Harbour early on Friday morning a 58-year-old man was pulled from the water unconscious after he was swept off the rocks while fishing from a nearby rock wall. He was unable to be revived, NSW Police advised. It follows a man drowning at Bawley Point on the NSW South Coast on Wednesday. Also on Friday a man was swept off the rocks near Nobby's lighthouse at the Newcastle breakwall at about 11am on Friday, NSW Police told Yahoo News. A rescue helicopter joined a multi-agency rescue effort and the man was retrieved from the surf. "He was treated by ambulance officers for a chest injury," a NSW police spokesperson said. With some experienced surfers daring to take on the huge waves, Easter crowds took to vantage points to watch the spectacle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manly Observer (@manlyobserver) Dee Why Point on Sydney's Northern Beaches attracted hundreds of spectators but many were caught out by waves spilling over the pool and onto the footpath. The video above shared by Manly Observer shows a man knocked down by rushing water on the footpath next to Dee Why ocean pool. He was carried 50 metres before scrambling to his feet. A woman nearby was also knocked down by the water and appeared to be injured as lifesavers went to her aid. A photographer on the scene Tim Marshall said the cyclonic swell and warm holiday weather had created the "perfect storm" putting lifeguards and lifesavers on alert. He had a stern message for thrill-seekers getting too close to the action. "Don't be a douchebag and risk their lives by risking yours," he posted on his Instagram page. Three people drown in horror start to Easter weekend The Easter weather forecast for every state Bondi lifeguards call for common sense during huge swells View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tim (@shoreshotphotos) Large swells will continue over the weekend with most beaches likely to remain closed on Saturday. The swell will drop on Sunday and the Bureau of Meteorology says the low pressure system will continue to move towards New Zealand. But a cold front will also approach the coast from the west, and a low pressure system will develop in its wake bringing an increase in surf again from Tuesday. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
