Peter Dannock @peterdannock

Peter Dannock last shared their writing West Gate Bridge

When the partially complete West Gate Bridge collapsed in October 1970, thirty-five people were killed when one of the box-girder spans collapsed while the bridge was under construction.

The West Gate Bridge workers were a highly unionised workforce. Safety concerns over the construction method of the bridge, and disputes over workers'...

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Son of Michael

Formula 2 is a second-tier single-seater racing championship that is considered a feeder system for the big game, Formula 1. Drivers compete in cars with the same chassis, engine and tyres, ensuring that the driver's ability is what sets each of them apart.

Mick Schumacher, son of Michael, won the Formula...

Student Exchange

A student exchange program can offer a unique experience of living and studying in another country, enabling young people to develop skills and awareness of other cultures. Students are placed with a host family and attend a local school, becoming immersed in the family and the local community.

After studying Italian...

Warm as toast as reply to Blankets don't emit heat

I can relate so much to this idea of snuggling down with a cold blanket, knowing that it won't be long until the warmth comes along.

For years my wife has suggested we get an electric blanket. I can't think of anything worse than having a blanket that emits its own...

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History of the Mazda MX-5

In April 2016, the Mazda MX-5 reached one million cars produced, maintaining its crown as the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car.

The Mazda MX-5 first appeared at the Chicago Motor Show in February 1989, when Mazda took the wraps off this lightweight, affordable sports car. MX-5 stood for Mazda Experiment and...

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Convertible Car Rental

If you've been thinking of driving a convertible, it's not because you're looking to get from point A to point B, but driving a convertible is more about the journey than the destination. You keep dreaming about driving that MG or Triumph convertible you remember from your youth. Still, you...

Great Ocean Road - a five day trip

Setting off along the Great Ocean Road is an adventure not to be missed if you visit Melbourne. If you have the time, take five days to discover the magnificent scenery and diverse landscape of the picturesque coastline whilst indulging in some great food and wine.

On your first day, travel...

Beautiful Florence

I think that Florence would be my most favourite city in Italy. Every time I have been there, I have marvelled at the old architecture. The best place to view the city form is the Paizelle Michaelangelo. Situated on the south side of the River Arno, you get a panoramic...

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Canned crowd

With our new lockdown, this week's Aussie rules football in Melbourne will go ahead without crowds. Empty stadiums mean a quiet game, no crowd noise. The television station broadcasting the match uses canned crowd noise to try and give it some atmosphere for their audience. There was a low hush...

A lap of the Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World...

Hoping it doesn't fall through

We are just over two weeks away from settling on the sale of our investment property in far north Queensland. It has not been a good investment, as we have lost money on it, and we've been keen to divest it for a while now.

We found a buyer who made...