Taran Armstrong first Tasmanian basketballer to make NBA team after signing to Golden State Warriors

Taran Armstrong first Tasmanian basketballer to make NBA team after signing to Golden State Warriors

Taran Armstrong, born in Burnie, has become the first Tasmania to join the professional basketball league of us, the NBA. Armstrong’s signing with the Golden State Warriors leaves the successful second season with the Taipans of the National Basketball League of Australia (NBL). The agreement is a bidirectional contract with the Golden State Warriors of…

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NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns

NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard resigned on Tuesday as the government signalled its intent to tighten Whitehall control over the struggling health service. Announcing her departure, NHS England said Pritchard’s interim replacement, Sir James…

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Warning of hostility to the Queenstown Lakes counselors about tourist pressures

Warning of hostility to the Queenstown Lakes counselors about tourist pressures

Otago region, Queenstown. Photo: 123rf Queenstown Lakes counselors are being warned that increasing tourist pressures may trigger protests and local hostility if there is no urgent intervention and investment. The forecast was revealed in a report detailing a regional proposal in agreement between the District Councils of Otago Central and Queenstown and the Regional Council…

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