Hawke’s Legend: The true story of the yard glass yarn
WEBMar 11, 2013 · For many years now, I have believed the Turf Tavern to be the place that Australian living legend Bob Hawke drank a yard glass of ale in under 12 seconds, breaking a Guinness World Record and completing a feat that has become part of the fabric of not only the Labor Party, but Australian history.
The Castle: 10 top quotes to put straight in the pool room
WEBOct 7, 2021 · With the Bogan Bingo boys hosting another multi-award worthy The Castle Quote Along screening of the classic flick in London for this Australia Day, we asked them for their all-time tops The Castle quotes from our favourite family of Aussie battlers.. Bogan Bingo master of balls, Trev, told Australian Times: “Of course there’s ‘Tell him he’s dreaming’ and ‘That is going straight to ...
Get to know Australia’s States and Territories
WEBEach state of Australia has its own government, lifestyle quirks, breathtaking sights and (of course) sporting allegiances, which all contribute to Australia’s rich social tapestry.Knowing your way around the states is thus important to your move to Australia. Below we’ll share some info on Australia’s States and Territories.
Shepherd’s Bush Walkabout to close its doors in October
WEBSep 20, 2013 · The closure of the Shepherd’s Bush branch leaves one remaining Walkabout serving the Australian community in London at Temple. It has been a tough year for the old-guard of the Aussie and Kiwi community in London, with the original London Walkabout bar in Covent Garden serving last drinks in March, followed by the closure of the much loved Australia Shop in April and then TNT Magazine being ...
‘It’s Like Love’: the spirit of Australia - australiantimes.co.uk
WEBNov 14, 2012 · The resulting effort to capture the spirit that is Australia and put it to music is much like its composers, one a local and one a tourist. ‘It’s Like Love’, with its duelling and soft acoustic melodies of guitar and viola is musically and lyrically a wonderful snap of what it means to be an Australian to a man who has spent his life there, and also what it means to someone who has only ...
Prince William: Rumors of the royal pegging makes its rounds
WEBJul 29, 2022 · Kate Middleton is allegedly okay with Prince William cheating. Presently, the most bizarre part of the rumor is that Kate Middleton is allegedly okay with Prince William fulfilling his sexual desires elsewhere as long as there’s no ‘emotions’ involved.
Big rise for Australian coal exports at end of 2020
WEBJan 26, 2021 · In mid-2020, as the pandemic raged and Chinese authorities reduced or halted Australian imports due to a trade spat, there was speculation that Australia could be about to see its market decline more rapidly and deeply than originally expected as the pandemic changed the world’s energy consumption habits.
New ad campaign urges Australians to ‘arm themselves’ against …
WEBJul 12, 2021 · The new campaign shows ordinary Australians revealing band-aids on their arms after getting immunised and has slogans such as “now is the time to arm your family against Covid-19” and “now is the time to arm your workmates against Covid-19”.
Union calls for intervention to save AstraZeneca jobs in Sydney
WEBSep 17, 2021 · The AWU believes AstraZeneca has generally been a good employer, with the main reason for the cuts being that China has cancelled its contract for respules (small plastic containers full of liquid used in nebulisers to treat asthma).
Love letter to Margate: a slice of English seaside history
WEBDec 4, 2018 · With youthful resilience on my side, however, the nausea dissipated within minutes of disembarking and I went on to have one of the more memorable days of my youth, not just in the rest of Dreamland but on the sand beach, in the sea, at the fish ‘n’ chips shop (not the healthiest day diet-wise) and inside countless amusement arcades, each one a video-game Valhalla of flashing lights and ...