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Riley September 26, 2021

Ford’s land speed record didn’t stand long

Riley September 26, 2021

Bet you didn’t know Henry Ford set a land speed record? We’re talking the Henry Ford, the one who founded the Ford Motor Company and went on to revolutionise automobile production. Driving…

Riley August 29, 2021

Norfolk Island’s rugged coastline hides a bloody past

Riley August 29, 2021

After spending time on Norfolk Island, it's easy to see why author Colleen McCullough decided to call the place home.

Crawf August 16, 2021

1974 and my Chinese takeaway

Crawf August 16, 2021

It’s hard to imagine relations between Australia and China could be any frostier, but IAN CRAWFORD recalls a happier time when our two countries first became friends.

Whatshisname August 8, 2021

Hey! Who could forget this great advert?

Whatshisname August 8, 2021

The Valiant Charger (it didn’t become a Chrysler until later) was an Aussie built muscle car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1971. Back in those days Chrysler was one of the big…

Whatshisname August 1, 2021

Bermuda Triangle a black hole?

Whatshisname August 1, 2021

The Bermuda Triangle is an area of ocean directly east of Florida in the United States. Some call it the Devil's Triangle and weird things happen there.