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Quest for Olympic glory given $513m and two years of certainty
The quest for Australian Olympic glory has received a $513 million two-year ‘golden’ boost from the federal government. The record financial support for athletes, and sports, will cover the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, 2030 French Winter Olympics and 2032 […]
Bird flu cases in WA, SA has NSW, Tasmania, Qld stepping up precautions
Bird flu precautions are now stepping up in several states after three cases were detected across two states. Western Australia reported the first two cases with a third one just reported in South Australia. Click here for the latest update. […]
Frost threat to wheat growers growing as climate changes, says CSIRO
Frost is becoming a growing threat to wheat growers as yields come under pressure from a changing climate, the CSIRO says. A new agency study shows that changing climate conditions are lengthening, and intensifying, the risk of damage. The study […]
Chinese now the top spending overseas visitors to Victoria, Queensland
Chinese visitors are spending big in Victoria as Queensland catches up quickly in March tourism arrival figures. Both states relied on Tourism Research Australia data for the figures. The Queensland government says of the 2.4 million overseas visitors to their […]
Queensland fireys to benefit from 11 new stations, fleet under 2026-27 Budget
Queensland is to get 11 new fire stations starting this year with the 2026-27 state budget to spend $1.17 billion on firefighting. Under the newly-released 2026-27 Budget, $15 million will fund new stations at Hervey Bay, Kingaroy, Ayr, Abbot Point, […]
Transport costs coming down as 2026-27 NSW Budget unveils living costs relief
Lower transport costs to provide cost-of-living relief is coming to NSW households after the 2026-27 Budget’s release yesterday (Tuesday, June 23). NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says the budget’s $2.3 billion deficit has been sparked in part by surging fuel prices […]
AI radically transforming cyber threats in just months, say intelligence agencies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to radically transform cyber risks in months, not years, requiring urgent action from governments and companies. The warning was contained in a rare statement from the Five Eyes multinational intelligence alliance. “While AI will help […]
$10 cap relief is coming for Sydney drivers as admin fees go in 2026-27 NSW Budget
A $50 cap on Sydney’s toll roads and the abolition of $10 notice fees will kick in from the first week of July. Under the 2026-27 NSW Budget released today (June 23), the cap will be reduced by $10 for […]
Public confusion over therapy massage, ‘happy ending’ parlours prompts industry message
Public confusion over sexual and remedial massages is prompting an industry call for the public to do their homework. Massage and Myotherapy Australia (MMA) says anyone seeking remedial massage therapy or myotherapy services need to check the Australian Massage Directory first before […]
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