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Track works close Brisbane rail to allow for work on half-dozen transport projects
Track works across the Brisbane and Gold Coast rail network will continue until the end of April, Queensland Rail says. Large queues formed at train stations on Tuesday, April 7, on the first work day back after the Easter long […]
Europe drafts response to its growing bushfire threat with eyes on Australian support
Europe has drawn up a bloc-wide strategy to respond to the growing threat of wildfires (bushfires) which are getting larger, more frequent and more destructive. The European Commission (EC) says its new strategy has four goals: prevent, prepare, respond and […]
Three police officers hurt, unmarked car stolen as nine teens face court in Townsville
Three police officers were injured and an unmarked car stolen as nine teenagers faced court in Townsville yesterday (April 7). Queensland Police said three officers were injured in attacks on them and were taken to Townsville University Hospital for treatment. […]
Orion astronauts set distance record for humanity as they return from moon flypast
Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft have set a distance record for humanity then set it again in ‘quick’ succession. As of Tuesday morning (AEST), they had travelled 406,771 kilometres from Earth at their most distant point to break the […]
Amateur astronomers find the sky’s not the limit as they go planet hunting
Amateur astronomers in Victoria, NSW and Queensland have been busy – and they have been honoured by the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) for their efforts. The astronomers were all awarded the Page Medal, named after amateur astronomer Berenice Page […]
Townsville Port adds 14-hectare cargo storage area to hold giant wind turbine blades
Townsville Port’s new 14-hectare cargo laydown facility will allow it to handle heavy equipment for the critical minerals, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industries. The state government says the port’s new cargo area means it can handle large project cargo […]
South Australian Reservist faces court over flying drones for Ukraine
A South Australian Army reservist is to face court today (Tuesday) charged with fighting for Ukraine in its war with Russia. The Felixstow man, 25, is to have appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court today (Tuesday) charged with working for another […]
Impersonation scammers are robbing Australians blind, say police
Scammers are posing as would-be saviours to drain accounts with one victim losing $350,000 in cryptocurrency in 18 hours. A Joint Policing Cybercrime Centre (JPC) has drawn on banking data to reveal the tactics scammers are using; these range from […]
Council pushes state government to fast-track Bruce Highway project
Moreton Bay council is pushing the Queensland Government to fast-track planning and funding for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative project. Mayor Peter Flannery said on Wednesday (April 1) that he wanted a “solid commitment” from government to solve their traffic […]
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