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Petition to Postpone the Ratio Change for Family Day Care

admin — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:14:55 +0000

The NSW Family Day Care Association has liaised with an online petition targeted at state and federal members of parliament to postpone the ratio change for family day care for at least 2 years, until research has been carried out. You can sign this petition online. It only takes a minute! Please click on the link below:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-nsw-family-daycare-ratios-in-2014.html#fbbox

Is this the world’s toughest bridge?

admin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:35:37 +0000

There have been a rash of incidents of late involving over height trucks either getting stuck in tunnels or damaging overhead infrastructure. These incidents reminded us of this series of videos that involved an infamous low bridge belonging to the Norfolk Southern Railroad. It has been hit by more than its fair share of vehicles and still stands.

Happy Birthday Sydney Harbour Bridge!

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:58:39 +0000

Yellow Express wishes the Sydney Harbour Bridge a happy 80th birthday. We were around to see your creation and we look forward to many long years together.

Bridge finished. Well done Sydney!

The Tragic Accident of Costa Concordia

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:15:04 +0000

Costa Concordia partially capsized off the Italian west coast after hitting a rock on Friday, 13 January 2012. The luxurious cruise ship was carrying more than 4000 passengers and crew members at the time of the accident. At least six people have died and more than a dozen are missing. It is being compared to the disastrous accident of ‘Titanic’ on 15 April 1912, killing 1,517 people, on her maiden voyage.

The marvellous cruise liner was 290.2 meters long with a gross weight of 114,500 tones. It had 17 decks with the capacity of carrying 3,700 passengers and 1,100 crew members.

There are forecasts that the luxury water transport could be further hit by the accident which is already affected due to the economic downturn in Europe. Furthermore, this will support the superstitious people who think number ‘13’ is a bad luck.

Finally the Cruise liner before the accident

(Note: The images are taken from different sources. They do not belong to us. If you think we have violated your copyright please let us know via comment, we will take them down.)

There are many ways traffic problems happen… including this one.

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:06:36 +0000

iPad2 Winner – Laura Davies

Editor — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:50:59 +0000

Troy Finch, General Manager of Yellow Express handing the iPad2 to the Winner, Laura Davies

We started our “Win an iPad2” Competition on our Facebook page back in May, and we were overwhelmed by the participation and well thought out responses, maybe even a few romances blooming.

The competition was to tell us in 25 words or less what you would get us to do, so you can continue to enjoy your life.

When it ended in October, we had over 2500 participants to choose from. It was difficult to select only one winner, but after much thought and consideration we decided on an entry by Laura Davies:

Something that I must confess…
while moving house I tend to stress.
Who can help me with this mess?
The jobs done with Yellow Express!

After finding a friend of hers had already entered our competition on our Facebook page, Laura decided to enter as well. “I want to win an ipad” she said. Although Laura Lives locally to our office she had “always wondered what Yellow Express did!” so after some research Laura entered with a few different quotes, all of which we thought could have also won her the competition – in fact in the end it came down to either one of her great posts. Here is the other one:

There is this guy… I’m obsessed.
I sent a gift hoping to impress.
The surprise went down a great success.
All thanks to Yellow Express

When she was called to be notified that she had been the lucky winner, she could not believe it. She told us she rarely enters competitions and normally does not win. In fact, the only thing she has ever won was a men’s Razor.

Laura was presented with her shiny new gadget in our Rozelle Office. We asked her how she came up with the winning quote and she told us she had a background in marketing which she thinks helped her write the right quote.

Laura plans to use the iPad straight away for work purposes and have some fun “tweeting” as well.

Now knowing what Yellow Express does, Laura will definitely use Yellow Express “for all the things she doesn’t have time to do”.

A few more honourable mentions -

Hayley

Yellow Express,
I have a request.
My life’s in the gutter,
Please help me de-clutter.
A messy house, crammed rooms,
With your help, happiness resumes!

Tim

I once won tickets to see Slash but had to pick up before 3pm…didn’t land in Melbourne till 6pm…..guess who I could have gotten to pick up my tickets? YELLOW EXPRESS

Tracey

HELP NEEDED…. I’m in distress
moving house & it’s a mess
only one day to move out & away
YELLOWS come & save the day!

Thank you to everyone who participated and stay tuned for more competitions to come…

Out of this World

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:34:00 +0000

Ever wondered what it is like to fly over the Earth in the International Space Station… your prayers have been answered. This video begins over the Pacific Ocean and continues over North and South America before entering daylight near Antarctica. Visible cities, countries and landmarks include (in order) Vancouver Island, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles. Phoenix. Multiple cities in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. Mexico City, the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, El Salvador, Lightning in the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon. Also visible is the earths ionosphere (thin yellow line), a satellite (55sec) and the stars of our galaxy. The best part is the thunderstorms….

Yellow Express Removals specialises in going above and beyond!

Win an iPad2

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:10:26 +0000

We know you have been waiting patiently for the iPad2 announcement and the wait is almost over. Before we let you know who the winner is, first we must thank all that entered. We had some great posts and everyone that stays a fan of our page will be in the running for giveaways that will happen in the future.

It was difficult to select only one winner but after much thought we have found one and… that was Laura Davies with:

Something that I must confess…
while moving house I tend to stress.
Who can help me with this mess?
The jobs done with Yellow Express!

Congratulations Laura. We will be in touch with you via Facebook soon to get you your shiny new Apple iPad2.

Once again thanks to all and keep an eye on our Facebook page for our next big announcement due in the next week.

Would you do 60kph in a car that’s 127 years old?

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:35:43 +0000

This is reported to be the world’s oldest car. It is a 1884 de Dion Bouton et Treardoux dos-a-dos steam runabout called La Marquise and has a top speed of 60 km/h and runs on coal, wood and paper. Its steam powered engine will give you enough range for 30 km trip. It is going up for auction on the 6th of October and if you are interested it will set you back about $2 million! Remember this story when the dealer offers you $500 for your old bomb… it could be priceless in 100 years or so.

Harbour Bridge Closed This Sunday 18 Sept. – Sydney Running Festival

Editor — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:06:51 +0000

The Sydney Running festival is on again so if you plan on visiting North Sydney, Sydney, Pyrmont or Centennial Park this Sunday 18th September be aware that your plans may be effected. The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed from 4am till 11am as will many roads in and around the areas mentioned. Good luck to all entrants.

For more information check out the link

http://www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au/