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The $287 million Parkes Bypass project enters a new phase of construction.

Image: Transport for NSW. Two bridges being built as part of the Parkes Bypass project in New South Wales are a step closer to opening, with the beams supporting the bridge spans already lifted into place. The $287.2 million Parkes…

Family of Auckland boat crash victim mourns

Coast Guard vessel (file image). Photo: Supplied / Coast Guard A close friend of the man killed in Sunday’s crash said his family were in shock. A boat with seven people on board capsized at a Manukau bar in Auckland….

134 years later, the Morning Star Hotel in Williamtown sees a new light

Williamstown, founded as Port Harwood in 1835, was a viable contender to become what is now called the central business district. After being neglected, the small settlement was renamed Williams Town in 1837 in the same stroke of the pen…

Jetstar Sale – Cheap Domestic Flights from Sydney to Australia

Want to get out of the city? This may be the news you’ve been waiting for. Jetstar has just announced a domestic mass sale of 26,000 discounted flights across the country starting at $26. Yes, it’s cheaper than pepperoni. pizza…

Veteran truck driver on the road for over 50 years

Chris Binks has been with Geoff Richards Transport for 16 years. Driven by veteran truck driver Chris Binks, the colorful Kenworth T909 is often referred to as the Yellow Submarine. It’s not surprising, because dogs like its bright color, you…

MyPlace introduces Francois and Tom to Australians in new MyPlaceIQ campaign via Braincells – campaign sneak peek

21 October 2024, 10:44 | Author: Ricky Green | No comments Cool cats and hot dogs are gaining attention as the new faces of Super Smart Air-Conditioning as MyPlace launches a national brand campaign, MyPlaceIQ, through Perth-based creative agency Braincells,…

Prime Video unveils first footage from Amazon’s upcoming Australian original series Top End Bub

Prime Video, Goalpost Pictures and ZDF Studios have released the first images of the highly anticipated romantic comedy series Top End Bub. The new eight-part series, created by Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler, is a sequel to the hit 2019…

Air New Zealand sells domestic flights at low prices

This followed a major sale announced by the airline on Friday, which lasted just a few hours and covered select travel dates. Air NZ launched a sale on international routes last week. Photo / Harley Alexander, Creative Cavalry The Lolly…

Coroner warns of risks of stairs for older men after 81-year-old man’s fatal fall

An elderly man who died after falling down a ladder while trying to install a sunshade on his roof should have hired someone else to do the job, a coroner has found. Ronald James Wright, 81, died in hospital in…

Aerocool rescue helicopter completed 44 rescue missions in September

Monday, October 21, 2024, 1:48 pmPress release: Aerocool rescue helicopter (Photo/Attached) During September, the Aerocool rescue helicopter carried out 44 rescue missions in the coastal Bay of Plenty area. These missions included 20 inter-hospital transfers, 6 medical events, 12 rural/farm…