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In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years laterThe Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a marvel of engineering since 1890, ingeniously employs gravity and river water to transport two car...
- In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road tooPlastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-m...
- Post-1949, China increased its forest cover from 10% to 25%, but scientists found an unexpected side effect: Tree planting shifted water away from East & Northwest towards the Tibetan PlateauChina's extensive reforestation programmes have significantly increased forest cover across the country. However, this large-scale greening...
- Quote of the Day by Charlie Chaplin: 'Life can be wonderful if you're not afraid of it. All it needs is....' - A reminder to live fearlessly by comedy legendCharlie Chaplin's insightful quote talks about the importance of courage, creativity, and financial security for a meaningful existence. It...
- In 1887, a father trying to fix his son’s rough tricycle ride led to the breakthrough invention that changed modern travelA father's simple desire for his child's comfort led to a world-changing invention. John Boyd Dunlop's pneumatic tire transformed bumpy tri...
- Victorian Government free transport covers trains, trams, buses and V/Line for one month: What commuters need to knowVictorian government free transport: Victoria is offering free public transport throughout April to ease cost-of-living pressures and risin...
- Melbourne Airport plans major expansion of its international terminal in AustraliaMelbourne Airport is embarking on a $4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal following a record-breaking summer for overseas tr...
- Public transport fares to rise across Victoria from January 2026, fuelling commuter anger over cost pressures; here’s everything you need to know about the new ratesVictorian public transport fares will increase from January 1, 2026, with daily full fare caps rising by 40 cents to $11.40 for Zone 1+2 tr...
- Christmas Carol 2025: Ticket price, how to watch, where to watchHoliday classics like "A Christmas Carol," "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Amahl and the Night Visitors" -- all getting outings on Manhattan s...
- HCLTech wins Australian public transport mandateMore than 605 million trips are taken on Victoria’s public transport network annually and 35% of these are taken by concession card holders...
- IBAC Operation Sandon report: What is it and why was it controversial? Here’s everything you may want to knowAccording to the Operation Sandon report by IBAC, Premier Daniel Andrews provided evidence to the investigation. However, IBAC did not find...
- In a first, Japan-Australia venture starts producing hydrogen from dirty coalThe plan is to create the first international supply chain for liquefied hydrogen and the next big step will be to ship a cargo on the worl...
- Bengaluru traffic police to impose strict curb on fancy number plates in vehiclesThe police are threatening to cancel licences of vehicle owners if they are reluctant to conform to standards prescribed under Motor Vehicl...
- Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott greets Indians on DiwaliAustralian landmarks, including Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Airport and several other official buildings were lit up for Diwali celebrati...
- People most likely to face discrimination at work: StudyA new Australian study on racism has found that people were most likely to face discrimination at work while over 50 per cent such cases go...
- Dinesh Trivedi meets PM, seeks fund for railway modernisation planRailway Minister Dinesh Trivedi met PM Manmohan Singh seeking adequate financial support for the modernisation of the national transporter
- Victorian top cop asks Indians to 'look poor' to avoid attacksVictorian police chief advised Indian students in Australia to keep a low profile and "try to look as poor as you can" to avoid attacks.
- India asks Australia to improve security for its citizensIndia today conveyed its growing concern to Australia over recurring attacks on Indians there and asked the country to take all necessary s...
- Thomas Cook plc is repurchasing Thomas Cook IndiaThe UK-based travel firm sold the Indian unit to a Dubai Financial company 2 years ago. A global announcement is expected later in the day.
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