This International Women's Day, we take a look at 10 of the women who influenced the music scene over the years. (in no particular order)Bessie Smith - Empress of the BluesBessie Smith sang raw, uncut country blues inspired by her life. Her voice, coupled with the ability to connect with an …
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Western Sydney’s International Airport Named After Pioneer Aviator
It's been a controversial topic for many years but construction of the Western Sydney International Airport is going ahead at full steam - on track for completion in 2026 - and now it has a name. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport was unveiled as the Airport’s operating name by …
On This Day in 1975: Colour Television Transmissions Begin in Australia
It was dubbed 'C-Day', March 1st, 1975. The day colour television transmissions began in Australia. On the stroke of midnight, colour appeared across television sets and revolutionised the TV viewing experience forever. Rewind to 1954, when colour television was introduced in the United States. It …
‘Kissing Sailor’ Dies Age 95
George Mendonsa, the sailor pictured in the famous photograph kissing a woman in Times Square amid celebrations of the end of the second world war, has died just two days before his 96th birthday. His daughter, Sharon Molleur, told the Providence Journal he fell and had a seizure in an assisted …
Mr Squiggle Turns 60 – Limited Edition Coins Released
Yes, Mr Squiggle really is 60 this year! The much loved children's TV show began airing in 1959 and entertained generations of Children right up until 1999. The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) is commemorating 60 years of Mr Squiggle with the release of limited edition coins in Woolworths …
Western Sydney’s First Career Expo For Mature Workers Coming To Penrith
Minister for Ageing and Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies, and Minister for Western Sydney and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres officially launched Penrith's first Career Check-Up Expo for Mature Workers on Wednesday 6th February.The Expo, hosted by IRT Foundation and the Penrith Valley Chamber of …
Farewell Yellow Brick Road Hits Oz!
Elton John bids farewell to the road almost fifty years on from his debut Australian show, having played 196 concerts and performing to more than 1.5 million people across the country in that time. Since his career began in 1969, he has performed a staggering 4000-plus shows in more than 80 …
The Day The Music Died
The 'Winter Party Dance Tour' was planned out to be a 24 date grand tour across the Northern Midwest of the United States headlined by Buddy Holly. Holly had recently parted ways with 'The Crickets' and formed himself a backing band of Waylon Jennings (bass), Tommy Allsup (guitar), Carl Bunch …
