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WW2 bombs in PNG to be rendered safe by troops from 8 nations
Disposing of WW2 bombs in PNG will be the focus of a multinational military campaign involving Australia. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has sent engineers and naval ships to help in the military operation, codenamed Render Safe. Australian engineers will […]
Illegal e-bikes to be crushed as NSW Police, Transport officers given new powers
Illegal e-bikes will now be seized and crushed in NSW after state parliament approved changes to the Road Transport Act. NSW Police and Transport officers can seize these e-bikes and Transport for NSW will crush them under changes approved on […]
Cultural burning brings ancient artwork to light in Cape York country
A major cultural burn in remote northern Queensland country has brought to light previously unknown artwork galleries. The discovery was made among sandstone escarpments on Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL) during burns. Their location will remain undisclosed to give […]
Australian 2026 Super Rugby finals hopes rest across the Ditch in NZ
Australian hopes of Super Rugby Pacific finals glory now rest on winning in New Zealand this weekend to stay alive. The table-topping Hurricanes will kick off the finals when they host the ACT Brumbies at Hnry Stadium this Friday. The action […]
Queensland regional rail services going off the tracks as union deadlock deepens
Queensland’s regional rail services are cutting back as of today (June 1) amid an ongoing dispute with unions that has already reduced South-East Qld metro services. Since mid-April, more than 50 long-distance services have been fully or partially cancelled affecting […]
British vintage motorcycle sells for $338,000 at auction
A 93-year-old vintage British motorcycle has sold for $338,000 at an online auction out of Melbourne on Sunday in an Australian first. The sale price for the 1933 Brough Superior SS 100 motorcycle by Donington Auctions makes it the most […]
Australian flagged, crewed cargo ship becomes first addition to reserve shipping fleet
In a slice of Australian maritime history, a locally-flagged and crewed cargo vessel has become the country’s first reserve strategic fleet ship. The ANL Kokoda will be part of a five-year pilot program to strengthen Australia’s shipping sovereignty and national […]
Wheat growers to bear brunt of shortfall in 2026-27 winter grain crop production
Wheat growers are expected to bear the brunt of a five-year record low in winter grain planting this season. Rising fuel costs and mixed weather have been identified as major causes, global agribanker Rabobank says in its latest winter crop […]
Parkes tapped for $65 million of new projects as industries set up shop
Parkes may be best known for Elvis fans and a giant telescope dish but the NSW town is in line for a $65 million economic boost. The NSW Government says three companies are to set up operations in a ‘special […]
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