The Shamrock Clock Tower which began life in 1854. Photo: Bendigo Tourism Australia is to push for World Heritage status for Victoria’s Goldfields. The Goldfields have been put on Australia’s World Heritage Tentative List submission, the first step towards formal recognition. The Goldfields cover more than 20 per cent of the state’s area and were…
A North Queensland swiftwater rescue crew confronts the submerged Farraday Bridge. Photo: QFES/Tomas Neville Police are investigating the flood-related death of a woman in Ingham, Far North Qld, yesterday (Sunday) as emergency financial relief was announced. Police say that at about 9.20am, a State Emergency Service (SES) boat with six residents and volunteers onboard struck…
Delta plans to add flights once more long-haul Airbus A350 aircraft join its fleet. Photo: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines is to launch direct flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles late this year in a move welcomed by the state government. The new service will initially operate three times per week from early December…