The global nuclear arsenal is not only growing but expanding as efforts to limit it fall by the wayside, says a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The 2026 SIPRI Yearbook notes that the world’s nine […]

Cairns is on its way to becoming a bigger regional naval maintenance base after a $5 million leg up from the Queensland Government. The Norship shipyard at Portsmith is to expand thanks to $5.37 million in state funding. The funding […]

Non-profit housing to be built at Morayfield, north of Brisbane, as other similar projects take shape across Moreton Bay. Murphy Builders has been named to deliver a 14-unit complex to provide long-term shelter for the homeless. The city council says […]

A Jetstar flight to the Gold Coast will usher in the start of domestic passenger services at the new Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport. Jetstar and Qantas today (June 10) launched ticket sales with confirmation that the first passenger flight […]

The Sydney Opera House will be getting louder for longer as the NSW Government puts neighbouring residents on notice about noise complaints. The specific changes are among more general ones that were announced to boost Sydney’s night and entertainment economy. […]

With smoke alarms to become compulsory in Queensland by January 2027, households are reminded to check they are compliant. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) says new smoke alarm laws will kick in from January 1, 2027. Residents have six months […]

Robot boats, new frigates and a polar aerial drone are among the New Zealand Government’s major spending projects for its navy. And the Kiwis are talking to Australia to ensure their fleets can work together. The NZ government is spending […]

Drivers across Moreton Bay need to slow down this winter to protect wildlife that are already in greater danger from drivers, says local council. Moreton Bay City Council says that every week, there are 8.8 million vehicle movements in their […]