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In the News
As one of the most anticipated wreck diving locations in Australia, items about the ex HMAS Canberra often appears in the media. Browse these articles and read our newsletters (see sidebar) to read what everyone's talking about.
15 items
Minister for Defence, Monday, 23 July 2007
Howard Government To Fund And Sink ex-HMAS Canberra
The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson, Minister for Defence, announces the Howard Government is to fund and sink ex-HMAS Canberra. More about: Minister for Defence, Monday, 23 July 2007 - Howard Government To Fund And Sink ex-HMAS Canberra
The Bellarine Echo, Thursday 31 May 2007, Page 3
Costs delay ship dive plan
Martin Watters reports on what Tourism Minister Tim Holding and Federal MP Stewart McArthur are now saying about delays with the ex HMAS Canberra project. More about: The Bellarine Echo, Thursday 31 May 2007, Page 3 - Costs delay ship dive plan
Parliament of Victoria - Wednesday, 23 May 2007
HMAS Canberra
Victorian Parliament MP Martin Dixon speaks about lack of progress obtaining the ex HMAS Canberra as an articial reef and wreck dive site for Victoria. More about: Parliament of Victoria - Wednesday, 23 May 2007 - HMAS Canberra
The Bellarine Peninsula Independent, Friday 11 May 2007, Page 1
Dive hopes sink
Karen Hart interviews John Lawler for the VARS take on the ex HMAS Canberra project. More about: The Bellarine Peninsula Independent, Friday 11 May 2007, Page 1 - Dive hopes sink
Herald Sun, Wednesday 9 May 2007, Page 19
My Say - Great idea appears stranded
The Herald Sun published Lloyd Borrett's leter to the editor as a My Say item on Wednesday 9 May 2007. More about: Herald Sun, Wednesday 9 May 2007, Page 19 - My Say - Great idea appears stranded
