Tag: public spaces
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How Bathurst’s Spray-Paint Artist Is Redrawing a Racing City’s Identity
From Stone to Spray: A Late-Blooming Artist’s Rise Callum Hotham wasn’t always a painter of city walls. The 29-year-old stonemason, who spent years shaping stone, discovered the transformative power of spray paint only four years ago. Since then, he has become one of Bathurst’s most recognizable faces, not for a night’s graffiti but for a…
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Couple Washes Child at Drinking Fountain, Shanghai Disneyland
Overview of the Incident An incident at Shanghai Disneyland has sparked online debate after a couple was accused of washing their child’s buttocks using a drinking fountain, according to Sin Chew Daily. The report, which circulated rapidly on social media and local forums, described a scene inside the park that many found shocking and inappropriate…
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Controversy at Shanghai Disneyland: Couple Washes Child at Drinking Fountain
What happened at Shanghai Disneyland? A recent incident at Shanghai Disneyland has sparked a heated online debate about public etiquette and safety. According to Sin Chew Daily, a young couple was photographed and later criticized for placing their child on top of a drinking fountain and washing the child’s buttocks there. The image, shared widely…
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Auckland Scouts Confront Freedom Campers in Carpark Clash
Shared Space, Growing Tensions In Auckland’s Herne Bay, a routine weekend gathering for local scouts has become a flashpoint as the group shares a carpark with freedom campers. The arrangement, once a long-standing accommodation for outdoor clubs, has led to an uptick in concerns about public space use, sanitation, and safety for both groups and…
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Whittlesea Seeks Rename for Prince Andrew Avenue amid Controversy
Whittlesea considers renaming Prince Andrew Avenue Whittlesea City Council is weighing a proposal to rename Prince Andrew Avenue in Melbourne’s northern suburbs in response to ongoing controversy surrounding the former royal’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The discussion, which gained momentum after the decision to strip Prince Andrew of his titles, reflects a broader push to…
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Matthew Reilly on Community, Golf, and the Australian Spirit
From the Fairways of Melbourne to the Heart of Community Australian author Matthew Reilly is best known for high-octane thrillers, but a quieter, more reflective thread runs through his work and his life: the sense of community that defines his homeland. In a recent meditation on culture, he contrasts Australia’s communal spirit with America’s fiercely…
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Arc de Trump? Inside the President’s Grand Plans for a Washington Monument Makeover
Trump unveils a bold architectural gambit in Washington The era of subtle renovations at the White House appears to be giving way to a grand, banner-waving reimagining of the capital. On a recent evening in the East Room, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a monumental arched gateway in Washington, a project quickly dubbed the…
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City unveils artificial turf at Old Market Square
City swaps grass for durable turf at Old Market Square The city has replaced the grassy expanse in front of the Cube stage with artificial turf at Old Market Square. The move aims to provide a more durable surface that can withstand the heavy, year‑round use the area routinely experiences during Winnipeg’s bustling event season.…
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City replaces grass with artificial turf at Old Market Square to boost durability and accessibility
New turf, new possibilities The city has swapped the grassy expanse at Old Market Square for a durable artificial turf, aiming to better manage the space that hosts Winnipeg’s most popular cultural events. The project, explained by Coun. Vivian Santos, addresses the wear and tear that came with heavy, repeated use and the high maintenance…
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Artificial Turf at Old Market Square Boosts Usability
New surface, new possibilities at Old Market Square The city has swapped the grassy area in front of the Cube stage at Old Market Square for a durable artificial turf surface. Officials say the change will make the space more versatile and easier to maintain, while preserving its iconic role as a gathering place for…