Norfolk Island Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving in Australia.

Norfolk Island is the only part of Australia that officially celebrates Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving in Norfolk Island in 2023 is on Wednesday 29 November 2023.

Why does Norfolk Island celebrate Thanksgiving?

American whaling ships made frequent visits to Norfolk Island, and as well as bringing many American recipes, … Read the rest

Oct 2020 Forest Hill Fernvale Road, roadworks.

There will be a full road closure along Forest Hill Fernvale Road on Thursday 8 October 2020 for approximately two – three hours, between 9:30am-2:30pm, with a detour in place via Glamorgan Vale road.

These roadworks are part of the Urban Utilities upgrade to the sewerage system for the towns … Read the rest

Christmas Island 2016 Census

Christmas Island 2016 Census Statistics.

Christmas Island had a population of 1,843 people in 2016. This includes the 240 detainees in the Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre at that time.

Ancestry and Religion on Christmas Island.

The most common ancestries on CI were Chinese (21.2%), Australian (12.7%), Malay (12.0%), English … Read the rest

Attempted armed robbery, North Lakes, Queensland

Attempted armed robbery, North Lakes, Queensland May 19, 2015.

Police are investigating after a man attempted to rob a service station at North Lakes last night.

Around 11pm a man armed with a knife attended the Flinders Parade business but was not able to gain entry as the door was … Read the rest

Armed robbery, Bald Hills, Queensland

Armed robbery, Bald Hills, Queensland. 18 May 2015.

Police are investigating after a licenced premises was robbed at Bald Hills last night.

Around 9.30pm two men entered the Gympie Road premises, one man armed with a chain, and approached the bar.

They have followed the bartender behind the bar with … Read the rest

Pursuit and armed robbery charge,Gold Coast, Queensland

Pursuit and armed robbery charge, Gold Coast, Queensland. 18 May 2015.

A Biggera Waters man has been charged with several offences following a series of incidents on the Gold Coast over the weekend.

It will be alleged shortly before 9pm last night police attempted to intercept a vehicle in Surfers … Read the rest

Armed robbery, Windsor, Queensland

Armed robbery, Windsor, QLD. 18 May 2015.

Police are investigating after three men attempted to rob a man at Windsor last night.

Around 10pm a man walking along Prospect Terrace was confronted by three male teenagers who demanded money, with one grabbing the man’s bag. One of the three produced … Read the rest

Armed robbery, Toowoomba, Queensland

Armed robbery, Toowoomba, Queensland. 18 May 2015.

Detectives are investigating following the armed robbery of a convenience store on Ruthven Street, Harlaxton.

Around 3.50pm two men, one armed with a knife, entered the premises and confronted a male employee demanding money.

After taking a sum of cash the men fled … Read the rest