Queensland state Green party to run environmental lawyer in treasurer’s electorate

Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Queensland Greens will run an environmental lawyer against incumbent treasurer Andrew Fraser at this years Queensland state election in Australia. Larissa Waters will be the party’s candidate for the seat of Mt Coot-tha. Ms Waters says she is hoping that the premier does not call the election in May, as […]

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Ferry MV Suilven sinks in Suva, Fiji

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 MV Suilven, a ferry in service in Fiji, capsized and sank in Suva Harbour today. Around thirty people, all crewmembers, were on board. Local media report all were rescued. The 41-year-old vessel previously saw service in Scotland and New Zealand. The ship capsized early this afternoon and sank within an hour. […]

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Preparations for inaugural Bathurst International Motor Festival begin

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Bathurst Regional Council has begun preparing the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit for the inaugural Bathurst International Motorsport Festival (BIMF) to be held between April 13 and 16, 2006. The Mount Panorama motor racing circuit is considered to be the home of motorsport in Australia. Council’s staff have been busy […]

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