The City of Greater Bendigo has welcomed the Victorian Government’s investment in a number of local projects, following the announcement of its 2023/2024 Budget. The Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment will receive an initial investment of $2M for early works, followed by a further $19M in 2026/2027. Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said construction on the development … [Read more…]
Shepparton gun ruck Bryce Stephenson was the standout performer for GVL in its narrow seven-point defeat to Ovens and Murray League at the weekend. He earned the praise of head coach Mark Lambourn as he led from the front at centre bounces and around the ground to dominate his O&M opponent. Stephenson had a game-high … [Read more…]
THE biggest lifestyle show to come to Bendigo will be in town next month. Bendigo Caravan Camping and Leisure Roadshow will showcase the latest campers and caravans said organiser Jeff Leech. “There’s so many it’s unreal,” he said. “All the major brands are here. “We’ve got these new retro caravans which are built in Ballarat. … [Read more…]
Victoria, Australia, easily boasts some of the most beautiful small towns in the world. These charming Victoria towns feature quaint shops, cafés, and historic buildings that provide a glimpse into the state’s rich cultural heritage. Whether visitors prefer coastal towns with stunning ocean views or mountain hamlets nestled in the hills, Victoria caters to every … [Read more…]
Qantas Group has officially broken ground on its new Sydney Training Centre, which aims to train up to 4,500 new pilots and crew for Qantas Airways (QF) and its low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar (JQ), from mid-2024. The purpose-built facility is in St Peters, near Qantas’ most extensive base, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It will … [Read more…]
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The Mayor of the City of Ballarat has welcomed commitments in Tuesday’s State budget of money for a variety of key projects for the region. Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson said the community was a big winner with key election commitments being honoured. “The City of Ballarat thanks the State Government for fulfilling election commitments … [Read more…]
Walsh added that regional roads will “continue to get worse” despite almost $3 billion being set aside for roads over the next decade, insisting that maintenance funding had been slashed by 45 per cent since 2020. Loading Two new venues will need to be built in Geelong to host Commonwealth Games aquatic events, gymnastics and … [Read more…]
Good news! As your EV gets old, its battery should be fine. How long do electric vehicle batteries last? According to a study by Recurrent — a US company devoted to helping people buy and sell used EVs — it’s a long time. Their findings were: Not many Electric Vehicles have had batteries replaced so … [Read more…]
Share the post “HMAS Toowoomba’s mileage is out of this world” HMAS Toowoomba has completed half a million sea miles since she was commissioned – equivalent to a trip to the moon and back plus 23 times around the Earth. CAPTION: HMAS Toowoomba transits calm seas during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018. Story by Lieutenant Petrus van … [Read more…]
