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Full house ... The Hurricanes maul their way to a try against the Blues at the Cake tin last weekend. Image: Super Rugby Pacific

Full house sign goes up at the Cake Tin as former Wallaby gears up for a big day

The ‘full house’ sign has gone up at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific grand final between hosts Hurricanes and their northern neighbours, Chiefs. And an Australian will be playing: former Wallaby Lalakai Foketi is likely to feature […]
Arthritis research has been among the beneficiaries of a Federal Budget funding boost. Photo: freepik (Magnific)

Arthritis research given $100m boost, supercharged Mission to improve treatment, diagnosis and hopes

Arthritis research has been given a $100 million 10-year funding boost as part of a mission to be established. The funding was announced by PM Anthony Albanese recently in launching the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Research Mission. The launch was […]
Businesses in NSW are more likely to shed jobs without government relief, says Business NSW. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

NSW businesses to cut more jobs without relief, new survey shows

NSW businesses need more government relief as a new survey shows confidence is plunging amid plans to freeze or cut jobs. Business NSW says its latest Business Conditions Survey reveals a sharp plunge in confidence statewide, driven by weaker demand, […]
A 1km-long 4.5m-wide boardwalk will run from Point Clare to the Gosford waterfront. Graphic: MP for Gosford Liesl Tesch

Gosford waterfront revamp is to start with 1km long boardwalk to Point Clare

The Gosford waterfront will undergo a $41 million transformation under the new State Budget starting with one-kilometre boardwalk. The 4.5 metre wide boardwalk will connect Gosford to Point Clare for pedestrians and cyclists running adjacent to the railway line over […]
Equatorial Pacific waters are warming closer to El Nino levels, the BoM says. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

El Nino edging closer to a southern return backed by Japan, US alerts

El Nino is on the cards to return this winter with the US and Japan authorities join Australia in warning it is coming back. Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) long-term forecasts for July-September shows below-average rainfall is expected for southern Australia […]
Tony Popovic faces the media after Australia’s 2-0 win. Image: Football Australia.

Popovic stays put for 2027 Asian Cup as Socceroos down Turkiye 2-0 at the Cup

Tony Popovic had extra cause to celebrate the Socceroos’ 2-0 win over Turkiye in their opening FIFA World Cup game. The head coach’s contract has been renewed through to the AFC Asian Cup 2027, Football Australia (FA) said on Friday, […]
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery with staff and councillors for the unveiling of the 2026-27 $1.2 billion budget. Photo: Moreton Bay City Council

Moreton Bay residents to pay $59 more a year after new budget unveils 4.69% rates increase

Moreton Bay City ratepayers will have to pay an extra $1.13 a week after council unveiled its new $1.2 billion 2026-27 budget this morning. The city council says the 4.69% rates increase will be buffered by a 10% increase in […]
New single-storey housing projects will have to comply with the new fall rule from the new financial year. Photo: freepik

New fall rules to redefine high risk construction work for SA builders

New fall rules will apply to South Australia builders from July as the state aligns its safety standards to other states. SafeWork SA says the working height threshold for high-risk construction work will fall from three metres to two metres […]
Traditional and modern performances feature in the opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium. Photo: 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico opens FIFA World Cup campaign in style as opening ceremony blends old and new

Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style on two fronts as Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a 2-0 win over South Africa. The tournament’s opening ceremony featured traditional and modern performances at Mexico City Stadium […]
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