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Travellers beware: what US Customs wants from you in 2026
Australians and other travellers off to the US from next year, for the World Cup or not, could face much stricter entry requirements even without the need for a visa. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants stricter vetting […]
Most small newsrooms edge closer to sustainability as prospects slowly improve under AI shadow
Small newsrooms are continuing to make progress in their efforts to become sustainable amid growing AI useage. The finding comes from a Local & Independent News Association (LINA) annual membership survey, which covered 77 publishers operating 139 news services; 27% of them […]
Lithium battery fires pose a growing threat across Qld amid calls for greater care
Lithium-ion batteries need to be treated with extra care as the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) deals with a big increase in fires. Commonly found in devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters and power tools, lithium-ion batteries have been traced as the […]
Boaties put on notice by Queensland police to keep it safe on the water
Boaties have been told not to make even one bad decision that could ruin summer fun for everyone on the water. Queensland Water Police (QWP) and other agencies will ramp up patrols across coastal and inland waterways as they continue […]
Harness racing to stay in Brisbane with Albion Park to become racing precinct
Harness racing is to stay in Brisbane with Albion Park to become the new racing industry headquarters in Queensland under state government plans. The government released its Next Lap plan for the entire industry which will see harness racing return […]
Helsinki flights to Melbourne via Bangkok to take off in October 2026, says Finnair
Helsinki is about to get a little closer to Melbourne after Finland’s airline announced a new daily service will start in October 2026. Finnair says the daily Helsinki-Melbourne service will travel via Bangkok using an Airbus A350 aircraft from October 26. The […]
Rail lines across SE Qld to close over holidays for more Cross River project work
Rail lines across Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast will close for up to five weeks over the holiday season to allow for track work. Inner Brisbane lines will close from Saturday, December 20, to Sunday, December 28, while extra […]
Ross River virus outbreak risk rising along with summer temperatures, says new research
Ross River Virus outbreaks are going up with the temperature this summer, especially in riverland and coastal regions, a new scientific review says. The risk was identified in a scoping review of 30 studies into the mosquito-borne virus and temperature by […]
Newcastle to join list of World Surf League Challenger hosts in 2027
Newcastle is set to make waves on the world stage by hosting a World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series event as part of Surfest 2027. Newcastle Surfest is Australia’s oldest surfing festival and was elevated to the Challenger Series for […]
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