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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 […]
Socceroos’ hopes still alive despite 2-0 loss to US as first World Cup exits confirmed
The Socceroos’ qualifying hopes remain alive as Haiti, Tunisia and Turkiye became the first teams to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of Monday (AEST). Australia’s qualification hopes remains alive despite a 2-0 loss to co-hosts US […]
Tax agency says don’t be in a rush to fire off returns so early after EOFY
The tax office is again cautioning the public not to rush into lodging their returns at the start of the new financial year. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) says lodgements filed as soon as the financial year ticks over are […]
Record $816m cocaine haul, ship seized as 8 face court in Qld, NSW
A record cocaine haul and a ship have been seized by Australian and overseas police last week in Australia’s largest shipment. The seizure was part of Operation Minjiang (run by a Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce or QJOCTF) and is […]
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