17 May 2021 5:01 pm / 0 comments
In 2019, a Hyundai Nexo set a new world record for the longest distance travelled by a series production, hydrogen-powered vehicle. The record, which was attempted in France, saw the crossover cover a total of 778 km on a single tank of hydrogen with French aeronaut Bertrand Piccard at the wheel.
Now, the Korean carmaker has beaten its own record with another attempt in Australia, with local rally driver Brendan Reeves responsible for bringing a Nexo from Essendon Fields in Melbourne to just beyond the country town of Broken Hill. The total distance travelled? According to the trip computer, the vehicle covered 887.5 km over 13 hours and six minutes of driving, at an average speed of 66.9 km/h.
The fine issued to a Melbourne driver in Brookfield in the city s far-west said he had been caught driving at 67km/h in a 60km/h zone, but that his alleged speed was 3km/h less.
“Exciting times ahead for both of these brands.”
Twynam was formerly Azamara’s managing director for the UK and Ireland, a role he held for more than six-and-a-half years before exiting in April 2020.
He has also previously worked in senior sales positions at Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific Airways, as well as a consultant for Riviera Travel River Cruises and Kuoni Travel.
Twynam will take one of the places on the newly formed Coral Expeditions board, which is yet to have its first meeting.
04 Feb 2021
Aussie cruise line Coral Expeditions and the National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) have announced a new investment agreement.
The deal will see NRMA take a “significant” minority stake in Coral Expeditions to help the cruise line grow its operational footprint, according to a joint media release issued by both companies.
This investment comes on the back of Coral Expeditions’ successful resumption of operations following a six-month hiatus due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
After the implementation of its SailSafe plan and new flexible booking options, Coral Expeditions completed its eighth successful voyage, with the Great Barrier Reef season starting in October.
Jumbo Interactive replaces retiring company secretary
4th February 2021
| By Conor Mulheir
Australian lottery retailer Jumbo Interactive has announced that non-executive director and former company secretary, Bill Lyne, will retire effective as of 31 March, 2021.
Lyne stepped down from the role of company secretary from 1 January this year, and was replaced in the role by Graeme Blackett.
Lyne, who is also the principal of Australian Company Secretary Service, has served as company secretary of Jumbo since October 2007.
Jumbo’s chair, Susan Forrester, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Bill for his commitment and contribution to the business over the last 11 years, particularly as a member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.”