. My name is Craig Hill, and I am the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for my local seat of Bonner (Brisbane) in the 2025 Federal election. Other parties concentrate on the same tired old promises that they drag out at every election, and then ignore after they win. Only the Legalise Cannabis Party looks to … Continue reading Bringing the Olympic Village to Bonner: A Smarter Choice for 2032
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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 In Australia: In 1900, Frederick Lane won the men’s 200 metre freestyle race at the 1900 Olympics
Beginning of Men's 200 metres final at 1900 Olympics On 12 August 1900, Frederick Lane won the men's 200 metre freestyle at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. He was the first person to represent Australia in swimming. Frederick Claude Vivian Lane was born in Manly, New South Wales on 2 February 1880. He was four … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1900, Frederick Lane won the men’s 200 metre freestyle race at the 1900 Olympics
December 4, 1956 – Australian swimmer Murray Rose sets world record 4:27.3 to claim the 400m gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics
At age 17 Murray Rose became the youngest Olympian to win three gold medals during one Olympics. At the 1956 Games in Melbourne, Australia, Rose set an Olympic record in the 400-metre freestyle, won the 1,500-metre freestyle, and was a member of the world-record-breaking 4 × 200-metre relay team. At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, he set another record … Continue reading December 4, 1956 – Australian swimmer Murray Rose sets world record 4:27.3 to claim the 400m gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics
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
Russia hires Jack Bauer to safeguard Sochi Olympics
Russia's counterterrorism agency is reporting that former U.S. federal agent and fugitive from justice Jack Bauer has been picked to lead efforts to keep athletes and visitors safe during the upcoming Olympic Games in Sochi. They cited Bauer's experience in thwarting a wide variety of terrorist plots in 24 hours or less as a contributing … Continue reading Russia hires Jack Bauer to safeguard Sochi Olympics
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