It might have been almost a decade since Vanessa Amorosi performed to Australian audiences, but she is certainly back home on the stage. After joining John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Jon Stevens, Thirsty Merc & Dragon on a run of dates for the Red Hot Summer Tour earlier this year, Vanessa has …
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Rossco’s Cafe De Wheels
As Ross Hutchison pulled back the paper covering his photo on the Harry's Cafe De Wheels van he asked "Who's that?"His granddaughter, who assisted him in lifting the covering off, exclaimed "Pa!"On Friday 26th April, Vintage FM were 'Live on Location' playing The Music You Grew Up With …
Roadwork Begins in Penrith
UPDATE: MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION HERE: https://vintagefm.com.au/castlereagh-road-closure-september-6th-9th/ April 30 2019: Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from this Wednesday on Mulgoa and Castlereagh roads at Penrith for road and bridge upgrade work to be carried …
Women Who Influenced Music
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 Blues Bessie Smith sang raw, uncut country blues inspired by her life. Her voice, coupled with the ability to connect with …
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 …
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. …
‘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 …
