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Dugong numbers in the Gulf are falling, says first survey in 18 years

Dugong numbers in the Gulf of Carpentaria have been falling according to the first survey of their numbers in almost 10 years. A 2025 Gulf aerial survey has revealed a sharp fall in numbers compared to the last survey, in […]
The new Canadian aircraft on the Bundaberg tarmac. It can carry a payload of 10,000 lites/ Photo: Queensland Fire Department

Canadian aerial fire tanker joins Qld fleet for new season

A Canadian large air tanker (LAT) has joined the Queensland Fire Service for the upcoming bushfire season. The Conair aircraft arrived at Bundaberg Airport on Monday (August 31) and joins a fleet of 14 aircraft. Qld Minister for Fire and […]
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Climate groups react with dismay to news of Qld’s 630 diesel bus fleet

Climate, electric vehicle and parenting groups have reacted in dismay to news that Queensland will build 630 new diesel buses. The groups say that the move exposes the government to future global oil price shocks and climate pollution given that […]
Accor Stadium will host all four games involving four nations and a Bledisloe Cup clash. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAWAI

Four rugby games to be held on same day at the same stadium

Four rugby games on the same day at the same venue involving four nations and two formats. A packed itinerary for Sydney’s Accor Stadium (Homebush) on Saturday, October 17, has been unveiled by Rugby Australia. Australia will take on Scotland, […]
new ... Another 50 Brisbane buses are earmarked for upgrades. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI.

New fleet of 630 buses for Queensland signals return to diesel power

A new fleet of 630 buses will likely see more diesel-powered vehicles on Queensland roads as the state continues to gear up for the 2032 Olympics . The government says they are ordering the new buses to replace ageing vehicles, […]
Manly’s fast ferries are expected to keep running, says the NSW government. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Ferries to stop morning runs on Sydney Harbour on Wednesday for union action

Ferries are expected to steer clear of Sydney Harbour routes tomorrow (September 2) as staff meet to discuss a wage claim. The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) says that its members will stop work from 9am-2pm in protected industrial action. […]
kindness ... Council is asking the public to treat staff with respect. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Kindness campaign under way to defuse abuse of council staff

A kindness campaign from Moreton Bay City Council is directed at curbing abusive treatment of its staff. Council says its new ‘Spread Kindness’ campaign is a response to increasing case numbers and severity of occupational violence and abusive behaviour involving […]
Licences and parental fines are part of a new crackdown on electric devices. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Licences, parental fines apply to e-device riders under new Queensland laws

Parental fines and licences will apply to e-bike and e-scooter riders across Queensland under a new crackdown on illegal devices and behaviour on Monday. Under the new set, or tranche, of laws, parents will be fined if children under 16 […]
millions .... A Bentley Continental is seized by police on the streets of Canberra. Photo: supplied/ABF

Millions of seized cigarettes, homes ‘may be’ linked to bid to smuggle $92m haul from China

Millions of Illegal cigarettes, a luxury car, homes and bank accounts have been seized by NSW and ACT border and police officers The arrested are believed to be linked to a failed bid to import more than $92 million of […]
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