Author: Muriel Schmidt

160 000. Between 1788 and 1868 about 160 000 British convicts were sent to Australia. This State Library of South Australia guide will assist you to locate worldwide resources for researching your convict ancestors. How many convicts did the UK send to Australia? 162,000 convictsBetween 1788 and 1868 more than 162,000 convicts were transported to […]

Motorcycles don’t need to use tags when travelling on toll roads. All you need to do is register your motorcycle’s licence plate number to your account. If you already have an account, you can do this online by logging in. Do motorbikes need Etags in Melbourne? Motorcycles don’t need to use tags to travel on […]

Check out this 6.9-mile out-and-back trail near Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 32 min to complete. How long does it take to hike Victoria Peak? Head out on this 5.5-mile point-to-point trail near Mid Levels East, Central and Western. Generally considered a moderately […]

There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Who is a Member? Who are the senators in Victoria? List Senate Election Senator (Party) 2014–2016 2013 John Madigan (DLP) 2016–2019 2016 Derryn Hinch (Justice) 2019–2022 2019 David Van (Liberal) 2019 How many senators are […]

Experienced riders can tackle mountain peaks, off-road challenges and road traffic, but If you’re a new rider or just a bit hesitant to hit the open road, there are more than 40 Victorian rail trails listed on Rail Trails Australia, including some great coastal trails. What is the longest rail trail in Australia? Brisbane Valley […]

In 1866 when the island was politically united with the mainland, Victoria was designated the capital of the new united colony instead of New Westminster – an unpopular move on the Mainland – and became the provincial capital when British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871. Why is Victoria the capital of BC and […]

In 1948, a working party set up by the British Transport Commission (BTC) proposed a tube railway from Victoria to Walthamstow, largely based on a 1946 plan for a Croydon-to-Finsbury Park line. Its main purpose was to relieve congestion in the central area, which had been a problem since the 1930s. When was the Victoria […]

Best Mountain Bike Trails in Victoria SEE ALL Lysterfield Mountain Bike Area ♡ Melbourne, Victoria. Intermediate | 15.0 mi. Arthurs Seat MTB Park ♡ Melbourne, Victoria. Intermediate | 20 mi. Buxton MTB Park ♡ Buxton, Victoria. Mount Buller MTB Complex ♡ Mansfield, Victoria. Wombat Track ♡ Woodend, Victoria. Where can I go mountain biking in […]

14 weeks to 130 weeks If your PIAWE include any overtime or shift allowance this drops off after 52 weeks. 80% of your pre-injury average weekly earnings, subject to a Statutory maximum of double the Victorian average weekly earnings (currently $2590* a week). How long can you be on WorkCover in Victoria? 130 weeksHow long […]

recreation motorcycles are only permitted to be operated on roads (except declared freeways and arterial roads, including roads formerly designated as forest roads, under the Road Management Act 2004) that are: located outside “built up areas” as defined by speed zones of less than 100 km/h, or. Where can you drive a UTV in Victoria? […]