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Smoke alarms must comply in time for 2027 law change, Qld Fire says
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, frigates and polar drones … NZ navy to get 21st century upgrade
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 ‘still travelling too fast’ in speed-restricted wildlife zones
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 […]
Townsville airport to get daily bus service to city CBD for 50 cents
Townsville Airport is to get a new bus service to the city CBD city for 50 cents a trip starting from the end of this month. Route 222 will run every hour from 4am to 11pm, seven days a week […]
Pubs, club and bars to stay open longer in NSW for FIFA World Cup
Pubs, clubs and bars across NSW will be able to stay open for longer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on Friday (local time). The biggest sporting event on the planet will be held in the United […]
Australian hopes for 2026 Super Rugby glory crashes in NZ
Australian fan interest in the 2026 Super Rugby finals is over after big losses by the ACT Brumbies and Queensland on the weekend. And Queensland’s 46-24 loss marked the end of Reds coach Less Kiss’s tenure as he prepares to […]
New $55m rail freight hub for Ballarat to bolster container traffic to Melbourne port
New rail tracks, siding and signals are among work under way on a new $55 million intermodal freight hub taking shape at Ballarat, Victoria. The hub will give tenants of the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ), specifically George Weston Foods […]
Socceroos debutants named in World Cup squad as NZ runs into Iran-US war tensions
Two Socceroos are to make their international debut season on the biggest sports stage of all: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The final 26-player Socceroos squad was named at the start of the week and features 17 potential Cup debutants. […]
NE Victorian households face water bill shock as Melbourne increase contained
North-east Victorian households will be hit with a nearly 10% increase in water and sewerage bills in the new financial year. And bills are expected to go up by 27% over five years after the Essential Services Commission (ESC) released […]
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