On 12 September 1854, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria Charles Hotham opened Flinders Street Station (pictured), the first city railway station in Australia. Flinders Street railway station is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets in the central business district (CBD) of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1854, the historic station serves the entire metropolitan rail network, as well as some country services to eastern … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1854, Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia, was opened
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On this day (Australia): In 1956, the Summer Olympics opened in Melbourne, Victoria
The flame was lit at the Olympic stadium by Ron Clarke, who accidentally burned his arm in the process. On 22 November 1956, the Summer Olympics opened at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne, Victoria. They were the first Olympic Games held in Australia. Melbourne was selected as the host city over bids from Buenos Aires, Mexico … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1956, the Summer Olympics opened in Melbourne, Victoria
On this day (Australia): In 1970, a portion of the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne collapsed, killing 35 people
West Gate Bridge Collapse On 15 October 1970, a portion of the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne collapsed, killing 35 people. The West Gate Bridge is a steel box girder cable-stayed bridge in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, spanning the Yarra River just north of its mouth into Port Phillip. It is a vital link between the inner city (CBD) and Melbourne's western suburbs, with … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1970, a portion of the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne collapsed, killing 35 people
On this day (Australia): In 1854, Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia, was opened
Flinders Street Station 1854 On 12 September 1854, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria Charles Hotham opened Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia. Flinders Street railway station is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets in the central business district (CBD) of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1854, the historic station serves the entire metropolitan rail network, as well as some country … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1854, Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia, was opened
February 8, 1983 – Dust storm hits Melbourne, Australia, turning day to night
The 1983 Melbourne dust storm was a meteorological phenomenon that occurred during the afternoon of 8 February 1983, throughout much of Victoria, Australia and affected the capital, Melbourne. In late 1982 and early 1983, the El Niño weather cycle had brought record drought to almost all of eastern Australia, with Victoria's Mallee and northern Wimmera severely affected. During the morning of Tuesday 8 February 1983, a strong but dry cold front began to … Continue reading February 8, 1983 – Dust storm hits Melbourne, Australia, turning day to night
November 22, 1956 – The opening ceremony for the Melbourne Olympics is held
Melbourne was announced as the host city for the Games of the XVI Olympiad on 28 April 1949, beating bids from Buenos Aires, Mexico City and six other American cities by a single vote. The Olympic Games commenced with an opening ceremony on 22 November 1956. Because Melbourne is located in the southern hemisphere, the … Continue reading November 22, 1956 – The opening ceremony for the Melbourne Olympics is held
Australia abolishes Climate Commission
The Abbott government has moved swiftly to disband the Climate Commission and sack its commissioners, including controversial chief commissioner Tim Flannery. Environment Minister Greg Hunt telephoned Professor Flannery today in what was described as a civil discussion delivering expected news. The Coalition is fulfilling an election promise to dispense with the commission, saving taxpayers $580,000 … Continue reading Australia abolishes Climate Commission
Australian government moves to protect international education industry
Australia's Labor government will create a top-level council to devise a new strategy to protect Australia's $15 billion international education industry from tough new competition overseas. The council would bring ministers and sector representatives together in a move in line with the recommendations of the Chaney report released in February, following complaints from the industry … Continue reading Australian government moves to protect international education industry
Six Australian students suspected of murder in Peru
Federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus says he has met with some of the six Australian students wanted overseas in relation to the death of a hotel doorman in Peru. The three young Sydney men and two men and woman from Melbourne have launched a social media campaign to clear their names after being nominated as … Continue reading Six Australian students suspected of murder in Peru
Chinese student allowed to stay in Australia after six year sentence for drug trafficking
A former Chinese student who served six years in prison for his part in a drug-trafficking and money-laundering syndicate can stay in Australia after a tribunal overturned his visa cancellation. If sent back to China, Xin Liang might face the death penalty; his risk of reoffending in Australia was very low; and he had been … Continue reading Chinese student allowed to stay in Australia after six year sentence for drug trafficking
Australia gives up hope on China over free trade agreement
Australia has given-up hopes for a comprehensive free trade agreement with China and will instead focus its efforts on a scaled-back agriculture-focused deal with the Chinese government. The decision comes as China and Australia are deadlocked in negotiations on a free trade agreement because of a dispute about state-owned assets, trade minister Craig Emerson said. … Continue reading Australia gives up hope on China over free trade agreement
Australia fears having to choose between China and US
Australia does not want to be put in the position where it has to choose between the US and China, the new head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has declared. In his first major public speech since taking over as DFAT secretary, Peter Varghese said: "The challenge for all of us is … Continue reading Australia fears having to choose between China and US
Australia: Single mums turn to brothels, stripping after welfare cuts
Some single mothers hit by recent welfare cuts to parenting payments have turned to prostitution and strip clubs in order to keep a roof over their family's head. The payment cuts came in at the start of 2013 and affect 84,000 single parents, mostly mothers who received parenting payments. The majority have been shifted onto … Continue reading Australia: Single mums turn to brothels, stripping after welfare cuts
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