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Spring ... Those who suffer from hay fever or asthmatic attacks are urged to prepare for the warmer season now. Photo: wirestock/Magnific

Spring is coming which means allergy, asthma plans need updating, says RACGP

With Spring looming, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging those who suffer from hay fever, allergies and asthma to act now. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright says people concerned about allergic rhinitis and asthma should consult their […]
A screen capture of the island at Ospika Arm, taken from an X (Twitter) post from BC Hydro.

Island goes walkabout on a Canadian reservoir only to be found again

An island in a Canadian reservoir that went walkabout has been found again — about 30 kilometres away. British-Columbia Hydro (BC Hydro) says the floating island, on Williston Reservoir, was found via satellite imagery, aircraft spotting and reports from boaters. […]
New shark listening stations have been added to Sydney Harbour, including Lady Bay, with more nets deployed. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

New shark listening stations for Sydney Harbour amid $120m boost to monitoring efforts

Two new shark listening stations have been installed in Sydney Harbour under a $120 million boost in spending to keep swimmers safe this summer. Drone surveillance hours over beaches also extended from Tuesday even as nets and drumlines were deployed. […]
A dugong feeding on seagrass meadows: Photo: JCU TropWater

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. […]
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