One of Australia’s richest people, the software billionaire and Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, has urged Australia to follow the example of Norway and introduce electric ferries, starting with the iconic route from Circular Quay to Manly.
Farquhar, who co-founded Atlassian with the better known energy transition activist and investor Mike Cannon-Brookes, says that Sydney should follow Norway’s lead by converting the city’s ferry fleet, including the Manly Ferry, to electric models.
In a Tweet, Farquhar pointed to the newly launched Bastø Electric ferry, the first of three battery electric ferries that will operate on Norway’s busiest ferry route and the world largest operating on an all-electric drive.
What international strain of coronavirus linked to new Sydney cluster means for Australia
An international strain of coronavirus that has been established as the likely source of a ballooning cluster on Sydney s Northern Beaches will impact Australia s battle to contain the virus, an expert has warned.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said there are now 28 cases of coronavirus on the Northern Beaches after a further 10 cases were diagnosed last night.
Ms Berejiklian confirmed today the cluster had overseas origins.
LIVE BLOG HERE: We know the original source is an international source, she said. It s an international strain. But obviously we are yet to work out how it got from the international source to the community, whether it was through quarantine or other sources.
Luxury Escapes Guide to Sydney CBD
The jewel in NSW’s crown, Sydney’s CBD is home to world-famous landmarks, hatted restaurants, bustling bars and outstanding cultural institutions.
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Stretching from the iconic Circular Quay all the way through to the laneways of Paddington and Surry Hills, Sydney’s central business district is the beating heart of the capital city.
A melting pot of culture and cuisine, the city is home to big-ticket items, local gems and everything in between. The globally recognisable Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House stand out from the sky, but should you dive a little deeper, you’ll find history dating back thousands of years hidden within the cobbled streets of the Rocks.
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