Rockwell perplexed as BRP opts to place 3 subsidiaries into liquidation, despite possible offer – Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly

VANCOUVER (miningweekly.com) Canadian alluvial diamond miner Rockwell Diamonds said Friday it remains in the dark as to why business rescue practitioner (BRP) Metis Strategic Advisors had chosen on Thursday to file a motion in the Kimberley High Court to place the three subsidiaries back in provisional liquidation, when a rescue offer is set to be…

West of Sunshine, set in Melbourne’s west, makes its mark at Venice – Ararat Advertiser

West of Sunshine, set in Melbourne’s west, makes its mark at Venice exit Australian writer-director Jason Raftopoulos was overcome by the five-minute standing ovation that greeted his debut film West of Sunshine after its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. “It was a completely overwhelming experience,” he said. “So much of filmmaking is conducted…

Republican congressman who opposed Harvey relief funding now in charge of recovery effort – The Independent

A Republican politician who opposed funding for Hurricane Harvey relief is now in charge of Congressional efforts to help Texas recover from the storm. Texas Representative Joe Barton voted against the $15.25bn federal relief package that Congress offered to help rebuild Texas after the hurricane hit. Mr Barton was one of only 90 Republicans, and four…