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politics1 day ago
Victoria Government Directed Removal of Subcontractor from Hospital Project
A retired senior official said the state government instructed the Victorian Health Building Authority to remove a plastering firm from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital redevelopment after the CFMEU raised objections. The project was completed in April 2024 using $320 mil…
The Independentpolitics6 days ago
Washington fountain water turns brown after reopening
The cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, began running brown after reopening in May. Officials said sediment from long-closed water lines caused the discoloration and expect the water to clear within 24-36 hours.
outsidethebeltway.compolitics21 days ago
Reflecting Pool to be drained after algae and paint issues appear
The Reflecting Pool in Washington DC will be drained following reports of algae growth and peeling paint. Officials said a permit was issued Monday and the repair company will address the issues under warranty.
slate.comworld47 days ago
Hoover Dam Displays 300-Foot Flag for U.S. 250th Anniversary
The Hoover Dam began a holiday lighting display on Memorial Day that includes a 300-foot flag. The installation will run through July 4, subject to weather conditions.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld56 days ago
Sydney Restaurateur Paints Streetlights, Faces $7000 Cleaning Bill
Nahji Chu, owner of Lady Chu restaurant in Potts Point, painted over streetlights she described as excessively bright. The City of Sydney has advised her she will receive an invoice for restoration costs estimated at more than $7000.
South China Morning Postworld58 days ago
Hong Kong Central Library Opens in Causeway Bay
The 12-storey Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public on May 16, 2001. The facility holds 1.2 million items and includes digital retrieval systems for maps and posters.
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
President Trump Announces National Garden of American Heroes in West Potomac Park
President Trump announced plans to create a National Garden of American Heroes featuring statues in West Potomac Park along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The project is intended to transform the currently open area into a landscaped space with statues of figures from Amer…
The Independentpolitics67 days ago
Trump Thank-You Banners Appear at Federal Construction Sites in Washington
Sky-blue banners thanking President Trump have been hung at multiple construction sites across Washington D.C. amid an ambitious building program tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Interior Department defended the projects, citing historically low crime rates and improve…
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Trump Posts AI Image of Cabinet Swimming in Renovated Reflecting Pool Amid DC Projects
President Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself and Cabinet members swimming in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is undergoing a $1.5 million restoration. The post coincides with other Washington, D.C., renovation projects, including a golf course redesign. Sep…
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thehindu.comworld80 days ago
Lafayette Park Renovation Completed Under Budget and Ahead of Schedule
Lafayette Park has undergone renovations including new fountains, sod, benches, and an irrigation system. The project was finished under budget and ahead of schedule, with completion set for July 4. President Trump issued a 400-word statement on the project, noting that The New Y…
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nbcnews.comworld80 days ago
U.S. President Shares Comparison of National Mall Reflecting Pool Conditions
The current U.S. president posted images contrasting the condition of the National Mall reflecting pool during a previous administration and his own. The post highlighted murky water in one image and clear water in another. The comparison was shared on social media.
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U.S. Commission of Fine Arts Gives Preliminary Approval to Proposed 250-Foot Arch for Washington Visitors
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has given preliminary approval to plans for President Trump's 250-foot arch despite negative public feedback. The arch is set for construction on Columbia Island in the Potomac River to greet visitors to Washington. Revisions, including removing s…
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New York City Mayor Mamdani Adopts Sewer Socialism Approach for Public Services
New York City Mayor Mamdani has adopted the concept of 'sewer socialism,' a decades-old approach focused on public infrastructure and services. This strategy aims to address everyday needs of residents through investments in sanitation, housing, and transportation. The adoption r…