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Hong Kong, China, 23rd July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, After the bonanza of the Platinum Jubilee four-day weekend in June, Brits may be left wondering when the next chance for a long weekend will arrive. Thankfully, the wait is nearly over. Monday, August 25th, 2025, marks the traditional Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales, and

Nashville, Tennessee, 23rd July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As Red Ribbon Week approaches, Drug-Free Tennessee is ramping up its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and promote healthy, drug-free living throughout the state. The organization is planning a series of events, school visits, and community outreach activities to coincide with the

Following a recent international feature on the growing relevance of holistic healthcare models, Dr. Zavier Ash, founder of AshCare Functional Medicine in Tucker, Georgia, is calling on communities to take action—starting in their own kitchens and gardens. Georgia, US, 23rd July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, “People wait months for a 10-minute appointment and walk out

London, UK, 23rd July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Blenix, the next-generation blockchain ecosystem focused on real-world utility and engagement, has launched its newest innovation: the Blenix Mystery Box Program — a gamified reward system designed to incentivize daily activity and deepen user connection to the BLX token economy. By combining blockchain mechanics with collectible excitement, the

St. Louis, MO, 23rd July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Thomas John Rowland, a respected local automotive detailer known for his dedication to family, hard work, and community values, is using his recent feature in a lifestyle magazine to advocate for an often-overlooked cause: everyday volunteering and small-scale community action. In the interview, Thomas opens up

Lamb prices are continuing to reach record highs in Australian saleyards as drought conditions impact supply amid high demand. A national lamb record was set in Forbes in the New South Wales Central West on Tuesday when a pen of 33 heavy lambs sold for $460 a head. The previous record of $454 per head was set six days earlier at the Forbes Central West Livestock Selling Exchange. Eugowra producer Matt Parker said the sale price came as a shock. “I thought we were in with a chance when I weighed the lambs out yesterday, but we weren’t really aiming for it,” he said. “They had a nice … skin on them, they were well finished — they’ve been in the feedlot for 90 days so they were well finished nicely. “They just looked the part really, and were pretty heavy.” Nationwide price frenzy Records were also broken in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia this week. Lambs at Ballarat in Victoria fetched $450 per head and merino lambs sold for $408 per head in Dublin, South Australia. There was frenetic bidding at the saleyards at Powranna, Tasmania, where a pen of heavy purebred Suffolk lambs went for a record $422 a head on Tuesday. A pen of Suffolk lambs sold for a Tasmanian record of $422 per head in Powranna. (ABC Rural: Laurissa Smith) They were snapped up by the Victoria-based Australian Lamb Company. Buyer Tom Archer says he has been purchasing about 10,000 lambs per week from the Apple Isle, mostly for export markets. “We really like the heavier lambs and these were really good quality,” he said. “I hope we get a good spring, otherwise we’re all in trouble — especially with sheep numbers at an all time low. It’s a real concern.” Mr Archer said the record prices for lambs was being driven in part by overseas demand. The West Australia record was broken six times on Wednesday in Katanning, where the sale ended with a record of $320 a head for a pen of 18 crossbred lambs. A $332 Queensland lamb record was set at the Warwick saleyards last week. Lambs in a saleyard at Katanning, WA. (Supplied: Elders) Drought drives price up Mr Parker said the low number of lambs across the country due to ongoing drought conditions was a factor in the high prices. “It’s been so dry in Victoria for so long — they’ve always been our competitors in the lamb market,” he said.  “They haven’t got those lambs at the moment, so we’re winning.” The Forbes saleyards saw a record 59,000 sheep penned on Tuesday, up 4,000 on the previous record. “The yards were full, there were sheep in the cattle yards, but there wasn’t a lot of quality lambs there,” Mr Parker said. “A lot of second-rate lambs, so I was still fairly pretty confident that our better lambs would do fairly well — just not as good as they did, though.” Read More

Warning: This article contains distressing content about the alleged mistreatment of animals. It also includes graphic images of injuries and animal living conditions that may cause distress. The ABC has chosen to exclude some of the more confronting images provided. Officials have euthanased over a dozen pigs at a South Australian piggery following two raids by the RSPCA. The investigation was prompted after an animal rights group leaked footage appearing to show pigs feeding on carcasses, and living alongside dead and decomposing animals. The owners and manager of Andgar Piggery at Dublin, 50 minutes outside Adelaide, were also issued with 21 Animal Welfare Notices instructing them to “take immediate action in regards to conditions and maintenance”. The Farm Transparency Project says it took the footage at a piggery in Dublin, South Australia in June. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project) The ABC reviewed the vision which, according to Victorian-based Farm Transparency Project (FTP), was taken on June 14 and 20. The group’s executive director Chris Delforce said the footage was shot inside four sheds where livestock were housed, but the ABC could not independently verify the filming location. “It’s clear that the South Australian community is shocked by what they’ve seen at this piggery and there’s a question now about how it was able to get this bad in the first place, ” he said. “What it seems to us is that the RSPCA simply does not have the resources to be able to effectively monitor the welfare of animals in farms across the state. “You have to wonder how much cruelty … is going unseen, unnoticed. “It shouldn’t be up to civilian investigators like those with Farm Transparency Project to go in and capture evidence like this.” The footage shows several instances of live pigs mingling with dead ones. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project) Mr Delforce said FTP had so far not experienced any legal repercussions for entering the Dublin facility unlawfully, but the group had been fined for illegally entering other agricultural premises in the past to film animals and their living conditions. “We understand that’s always going to be a risk, doing what we do, and we accept that there are going to be legal consequences,” he said. “But without us taking those risks and facing those consequences nothing will get seen by the public. “Nothing will get done. There’ll be no incentive for the government or the RSPCA to actually step in and do anything.” In a statement, the SA government said it was aware that RSPCA South Australia was investigating a complaint relating to the piggery but “will not provide commentary on an ongoing investigation”. “The state government fully funds RSPCA SA to enforce the act and has provided RSPCA SA an extra $16 million over four years since the 2024-’25 state budget for animal welfare compliance activities,” it said. “The government hopes the RSPCA SA finalise their investigation soon and if they find that charges should be laid that they do this expeditiously. “South Australians have no tolerance for acts of animal cruelty.” In the wake of media coverage of the footage, dozens of protesters gathered outside the site on Long Plains Road on Saturday to demand the closure of the facility. Protesters gathered outside the Dublin piggery calling for its closure on Saturday.  (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project) RSPCA’s investigation progressing In a statement on Tuesday, RSPCA South Australia said the investigation into alleged animal welfare breaches at Andgar Piggery was still progressing. Along with the 21 Animal Welfare Notices, the RSPCA said its inspectors would continue to monitor the operation with “spot inspections”. Protesters outside the Dublin piggery called for its closure after the footage was released. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project) The owners and manager had also been formally interviewed, and the RSPCA said it was “now preparing a comprehensive brief of evidence with a view to instigate court proceedings”. “We acknowledge the distress and concern these images have caused and we want to assure the community that we take any allegation of animal cruelty extremely seriously,” its statement added. “Our Inspectors work diligently with the South Australian Police and other relevant agencies to fully investigate allegations of animal ill-treatment and bring offenders before the courts.” The RSPCA did not clarify if charges had been laid. Piggery owner Andgar Proprietors declined to comment. Another pig shown wading through mud with difficulty amid corpses. (Supplied: Farm Transparency Project) Under South Australia’s amended Animal Welfare Act those found guilty of animal cruelty face maximum fines of up to $250,000 and/or 10 years jail for the aggravated ill-treatment of an animal. A corporation can now be fined up to $1 million for mistreating animals. The reforms, which came into effect in February, also include a proactive “duty of care” provision requiring pet owners to provide animals with a minimum level of care such as adequate food and water. The RSPCA and PIRSA were contacted for further comment. Read More

NEW DELHI: Quite a few stocks rose in excess of 10% on BSE as domestic equity indices, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, traded in the green on Tuesday amid buying in frontline bluechip counters. Stocks that rallied over 10% included, Som Datt Fin(14.91%), Ashish Poly(13.67%), BDH Industries(12.91%), Classic Filaments(11.69%), G G Automotive Gears(10.63%), Kesar Enterprises(10.63%)

Synopsis Congress leaders are raising questions about Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar’s resignation. Sukhdeo Bhagat suggests it might have been preplanned. He points to the absence of JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju from a key meeting. Other leaders like Jairam Ramesh also express doubts. They cite the ministers’ absence as suspicious. Dhankar resigned citing health reasons.

Synopsis The rupee appreciated slightly to 86.26 against the US dollar amid positive domestic equity trends, while uncertainty surrounding global tariffs continues to weigh on the forex market. Investors are closely monitoring India-US trade talks, especially with the looming August 1 deadline for potential tariffs on Indian exports. Agencies The rupee appreciated slightly to 86.26