A growing shortage of construction workers nationwide is likely to double by mid-2027 amid a glut of housing, defence, energy and transport projects. The warning was contained in Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Market Capacity Report which predicts a current shortfall of […]

A new Bushmaster defence production deal will provide a seven-year $750 million boost to Bendigo and Brisbane’s defence industry. The deal is part of a $1.2 billion spending package on armoured vehicles and will secure 300 jobs in Bendigo, Victoria, […]

Greater bushfire protection is needed for new buildings in Morayfield South than what is currently available, Moreton Bay City Council says. And it has asked Queensland Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie to approve changes to their planning scheme. (A temporary structure […]

Highway motorists on the southern approach to Tully in Far North Queensland (FNQ) now have to slow down for road works. A $25 million upgrade of the Bruce Highway, between Dean Road and Tully State High School, is now in […]

Political certainty is needed to fast-track the spread of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and help insulate Australian households from overseas fuel shocks. But government help is needed to make this happen, a joint statement from the EV industry released […]

Most parents want less alcohol ads on TV, and during sports games, in a new survey commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE). The poll covered 2015 people in February with 75% of respondents wanting less alcohol […]

New escape hatches installed across Moreton Bay City are allowing koalas and other animals to safely cross roads one-way. Council says 49 hatches have been installed at wildlife hotspots such as Youngs Crossing and Samsonvale Road at Joyner; Kremzow, Lilley […]

The Lions have helped Rugby Australia (RA) turn around their financial fortunes with a record $70.6 million surplus for 2025. RA also have a cash reserve of $31.4 million after it paid off a $60m loan in August 12 months […]