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When the first sod was turned for the 23-mile (37km) railway from Cairns to Kuranda on 10 May, 1886, designed to link the sleepy coastal settlement Queensland’s far north with the rugged interior, wild parties involving roasted bullocks and vast quantities of beer continued well into the night.They knew back then it was a huge moment: laying the tracks would require hundreds of workers, hostelries to cater for their (often thirsty) needs, plus hotels and support businesses aplenty.The line would also provide key transportation for tin and gold miners, plus open up fertile grazing land beyond dreaded mountains.In one fell…
The US launched ‘dozens of precision airstrikes’ in Syria on Sunday after rebels ousted longtime despotic leader Bashar al-Assad.The strikes were carried out against known ISIS camps and operatives based in Central Syria, according to US Central Command.This ongoing operation’s objective was to prevent ISIS from taking advantage of the chaos and reorganizing after their attempt at a state collapsed in 2019, according to the Pentagon.The US military struck 75 targets using war planes, including B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s. So far, there are no indications of civilian life lost.’There should be no doubt – we will not allow ISIS to…
By OLIVER SALT Published: 13:18, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 22:18, 31 March 2025 Fans have been left in disbelief on social media after stumbling upon a mind-blowing Travis Kelce doppelganger in the NBA. One user on TikTok shared a clip from a recent Sacramento Kings game and zoomed in on the basketball star while writing: ‘WHY IS TRAVIS KELCE THE NEW SECOND STRING CENTER FOR THE KINGS’.They also included the caption: ‘Third Kelce brother if I ever seen it!’ The player in question, Kings center Jonas Valanciunas, has long drawn comparisons to Kelce because of his striking resemblance to the NFL…
Loading the dishwasher is a chore that many people dread. And with so many pots, pans, plates and glasses used at Christmas, this task can be even more arduous over the festive period. Thankfully, help is at hand, as Which? has released a brand new guide on how to load your dishwasher this Christmas. ‘While it’s less work than hand-washing everything after Christmas dinner, loading the dishwasher is still a chore,’ Which? said. ‘But you can lighten the load by stacking your dishwasher efficiently.’While it might sound laborious, the consumer champion advises sticking a wash on before you sit down to eat your dinner. ‘Before…
By Luke Power and Riath Al-samarrai At The Amex Stadium and Ross Heppenstall At Villa Park and Craig Hope At St James’ Park and Kieran Gill At St James’ Park and Isaan Khan At Deepdale and Jack Gaughan At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Published: 14:00 EDT, 30 October 2024 | Updated: 15:07 EDT, 30 October 2024 Advertisement Share or comment on this article: Tottenham vs Man City – Carabao Cup: Live score team news and updates as Spurs host Premier League leaders, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea also in action This article was originally published by a www.dailymail.co.uk . Read the…
Scientists have discovered the precise number of steps a person needs to take every day in order to cut the risk of depression – for the first time.Experts found higher counts were linked to better mental health, in research that examined 33 separate studies, involving almost 100,000 adults using fitness trackers.However, intriguingly, the much-touted goal of 10,000 steps might be overkill, at least when it comes to improving mood, according to the analysis.For the review, published today on Jama Network Open, the researchers tried to determine ‘the protective role of daily steps’ in decreasing low mood.Scientific studies have found higher step…
It’s a tradition beloved by Britons and famed around the world as our national cuisine – the Sunday roast.Many Britons wouldn’t dream of sitting down to dine on anything other than a roasted joint of meat with all the trimmings and, of course, gravy, on a Sunday afternoon – but according to Gen Z, it’s time to mix things up.Research has revealed the younger generation wants to replace the humble roastie with chips (sometimes known as French fries) on their plate.More than a third of youngsters believe the traditional turkey feast belongs in the past and that it should be…
By Martin Symington For The Daily Mail Published: 12:07 EDT, 17 October 2024 | Updated: 12:17 EDT, 17 October 2024 On a map, the Rhins of Galloway looks like the head of a pickaxe: a 28-mile-long and three-mile-wide peninsula joined by a narrow neck of land to Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland.And once you cross over, you feel as if you have entered a secret world.It was this seclusion that attracted two famous former visitors to a Victorian hunting lodge on a hidden cove framed by grassy headlands during the Second World War.Knockinaam Lodge, now a luxury ten-room hotel…
The 21-year-old scored twice to lead United’s comeback win over Bodo/GlimtRasmus Hojlund celebrated his first goal with a bizarre throat-slitting gestureThis Man City team is DONE and Pep Guardiola has been sleeping on the job – LISTEN NOW to It’s All Kicking Off! New episodes every Monday and ThursdayBy RYAN WALKER Published: 02:15 EST, 29 November 2024 | Updated: 02:26 EST, 29 November 2024 The explanation behind Rasmus Hojlund’s unusual goal celebration in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt has been revealed as fans hailed the Dane’s brilliant finishes.Hojlund was the difference-maker in Ruben Amorim celebrating a first victory as…
By EMILY LEFROY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:35 EST, 13 November 2024 | Updated: 17:48 EST, 13 November 2024 An irate plane passenger has shared the moment they confronted a fellow traveler for playing a film out loud on their phone.In a post to Reddit on the Delta Airlines subthread, the user explained how their seatmate was watching something on ‘full volume’ for the entire time the plane was boarding. ‘It was so loud that people behind me were complaining. A lot of looks from neighbors but nothing,’ they shared.After awhile, the passenger admitted they could not take it any longer and…