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Heavy cranes to revive WW2 dockyard as govt eyes return to major naval work on Brisbane River
Two heavy cranes are to be installed at a WW2 dockyard on the Brisbane River as Queensland eyes the return of major naval maintenance to the river. The $4.5 million funding for the project at the Cairncross Dockyard will come […]
New federal data centre rules to tame ‘wild west’ planning approach, says PM
New federal data centre rules next year should remove a ‘wild west’ planning approach to them by state and local governments, PM Anthony Albanese says. He told ABC Sydney yesterday (Thursday) that planning approvals for these centres rests with the […]
Aircraft crash lands Aussie drug traffickers in jail for 54 years
An aircraft crash in PNG six years ago that stopped a bid to import 500kg of cocaine has now seen eight drug traffickers jailed in two countries. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) say three Melbourne men were sentenced yesterday (July […]
Wagga Wagga residents lost $18m in three months on pokies sparking council call for reform
Wagga Wagga residents in NSW have lost $18 million on poker machines in the first three months of 2026 and the city council wants action. With losses on track to surpass the $72m mark by year’s end, council is backing […]
Ancient Italian vase finally went home six years after ABF intercepted it in US-NZ transit
An ancient vase has been returned to Italy after Australian border officials intercepted it in transit six years ago. The federal government says the vase from Italy’s southern region of Apulia (Puglia) dates to the 4th century BCE, making it […]
Cocaine haul worth $400m inside shipping container at Port Botany prompts AFP call for tips
Cocaine worth more than $400 million found in a shipping container is prompting federal police calls for the public’s help. Australian Border Force (ABF) says 534kg of cocaine was found inside the container at Port Botany on Monday (July 13). […]
Artificial intelligence office to set the rules for new large data centres: Albanese
An artificial intelligence (AI) office and new laws will be drafted as the federal government moves to regulate large data centres in Australia. And the Climate Council says renewable energy generation needs to be 'baked' into the centres' operating conditions […]
New AI traffic lights test for suburban Brisbane intersection given the green light
New AI traffic lights are to be tested at an intersection in Petrie, northern Brisbane, later this year as part of efforts to reduce drivers’ wait times at red lights. Moreton Bay Council says if the trial at the Moreton […]
Fuel prices to soar as Hormuz strait closes amid deadly attacks on shipping, Iran
Fuel prices are poised to shoot upwards again after Iranian attacks on ships in the Hormuz Strait killed at least two seafarers. The fatal attacks coincided with the reimposition of a US naval blockade in the region. US President Donald […]
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