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Australia joins 89 other countries in signing up to protect high seas
Australia has joined a UN high seas treaty after Federal Senate formally ratified membership today. The High Seas Treaty is designed to help protect the two-thirds of the world’s oceans in international waters and became international law in January. The treaty will […]
Renters in NSW will be able to transfer bonds online for a $25 fee
Renters wanting to transfer their bonds online can now do so in NSW — for a $25 fee. The state government’s new Smart Rental Bonds system is now being tested before its launch around June. The government claims the new […]
New $60m TAFE hub to join UniSC at Moreton Bay precinct as classes come closer to home for students
TAFE training will join university education at Moreton Bay Central with construction on a $60 million centre due to start this year. A TAFE centre and advanced manufacturing hub is to join a University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Moreton […]
Veteran prop James Slipper celebrates 203 Super Rugby caps in style
Veteran prop James Slipper celebrated his milestone in style when the ACT Brumbies defeated the Waikato-based Chiefs 33-24 on Friday. He became the most capped Super Rugby player of all time by playing in his 203rd game in Canberra as […]
No new roads funding will limit us, Moreton Bay council tells governments
No more roads funding will likely stop new traffic and housing construction across Moreton Bay City, council says. The comment was made to Council’s submissions for budgetary funding to the state and federal governments. Mayor Peter Flannery says congestion is […]
National Child Support ‘Rort’ Claims Grow as Ombudsman Says Agency Knew It Was Not Following The Law
Nearly 50 paying parents told News Cop the receiving parent in their case hid income, concealed repartnering or manipulated the system — and every one says the material they gave the agency led nowhere. The Commonwealth Ombudsman says Australia’s Child […]
Fuel supply crisis prompts new taskforce as impact doubles down in regional areas
A new federal fuel supply taskforce, and boss, has been set up amid fears that the price crisis sparked by the Iran war is made worse in regional areas by a lack of services. Anthea Harris has been named Fuel […]
Queensland Rail, police tell drivers to slow, pay attention after cars ‘collected’ by train at Cairns level crossings
Far North Queensland drivers are being asked to slow down and obey signals at rail crossings after recent collisions with a historic train in Cairns.Qld Rail’s reminder follows the recent release of footage of the crashes, nine days apart, involving […]
James Slipper ready to create Super Rugby history in front of one special guest in Canberra
James Slipper is set to create Super Rugby history if he plays for the ACT Brumbies in tomorrow night’s clash with the Waikato-based Chiefs in Canberra. With a record-equalling 202 games to his name, the prop will become the most […]
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