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 …
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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 …
The Beatles Announce New Film!
They were the biggest band in the world during the 60s. 12 studio albums, 13 EP's, 227 songs. It was a whirlwind of a decade ending almost 50 years ago and yet over the years, The Beatles as a band and as solo artists have been kept alive for younger generations to discover, appreciate and love. …
The Polly Waffle Is Making a Comeback!
With it's marshmallowy centre, waffle wafer outer shell and delicious chocolate coating, the iconic Polly Waffle was one of Australia's favourite sweet treats. It has been off the shelves for 10 years and is sorely missed - but not for much longer! A spokesperson for South Australian …
42nd Anniversary: The Granville Train Disaster
It's a tragic day in Australian history that we remember all too well. On Tuesday, 18th January 1977 a commuter train left Mount Victoria station, bound for Sydney CBD but never made it. On the approach to Granville Station just after 8am, the train derailed and struck supports for the Bold Street …