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Brisbane airport helps out charities, saves 8 tonnes from landfill
Brisbane Airport is finding a second use for toiletries that have been surrendered by international travellers every day. They give it to non-profit organisation GIVIT who passes them onto charities. The airport says that every day, international travellers pass through […]
Train making in Hunter to be rebuilt under new NSW $12 billion plan
Train manufacturing in the Hunter is to be rebuilt after the state government says it will spend $12 billion on a new factory and 15-year pipeline of rolling stock. And Newcastle will playing a key role in a $447 million […]
Rural racing clubs across Qld share in new round of $3m funding pool for works
Rural racing clubs across Queensland will have running rails installed in the latest round of a $3 million state funding program. The state government says 33 rural clubs will share in funding for 41 projects under the fourth round of […]
Global welding capability woes prompt new Aust-US alliance as defence, industry challenges loom
Global challenges in the welding industry are driving new industrial alliances in the face of universal labour shortages and evolving technology. Weld Australia has just signed two new deals with the American Welding Society (AWS) to develop its domestic ability […]
Public urged to have a say in new marine park plans as Greenpeace welcomes news
The public has been invited to have their say in the drafting of new management plans for the country’s 44 marine parks involving greater protection for Lord Howe and Norfolk islands. And the public is invited to have a say […]
National green energy plan rejected by NT Govt keen to host more data centres
A national renewable energy plan for data centres has been rejected by the Northern Territory who say they do not need it. NT Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley claims the plan from Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen demonises […]
Greyhound racing in NZ ends as Tasmania pushes voluntary exit scheme
Greyhound racing in New Zealand has closed as the focus shifts to rehoming 1400 dogs as Tasmania pushes for a 2029 closure to its industry. NZ Racing Minister Winston Peters says the focus is now on rehoming the dogs after […]
Trials for road trains to carry freight along WA highway to continue
Trials of road trains almost 54 metres long to operate on WA’s Great Northern Highway has been extended to the end of the year. The WA government says a triple-road train (53.5 metre long) trial running from Wubin to Muchea […]
Kiwi rugby trial awaits as Aussie players cross the ‘Ditch’ for game time
A Kiwi rugby trial lies in store for more than 12 Australian rugby union players who have ‘crossed’ the Tasman in search of more game time. Perth-based Western Force are sending 10 players to NZ in the hopes the group […]
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