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Iran ... Defence Richard Marles (left) with Canadian counterpart David McGuinty in Canberra today. McGuinty is travelling with Canadian PM Mark Carney. Photo: Department of Defence

Iran war is spreading fast and wide as FM Penny Wong urges travel caution

The war in Iran is spreading faster and wider than many thought possible and travellers may need to rethink their plans. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong made the comment in an interview with Sunrise TV this morning days after a […]
The custom-made waste truck on K'gari/Fraser Island. Photo: Dan Filmer

New waste truck costing $1m able to cross sands of K’gari/Fraser Island

A new waste truck custom-made for K’gari/Fraser Island has been rolled out to the public. REMONDIS Australia says the $1 million vehicle is one of the most complex waste trucks in the country to operate in an unforgiving collection location. […]
Airfares .... An aerial view of Sydney Airport’s new expanded terminal. Image: Supplied

Airfares are set to climb thanks to major works at big four airports, says ACCC

Airfares are likely to go up thanks to a 43% growth in major expansion work at Australia’s four largest airports in the last financial year. The fare increase will be the result of airports wanting to recover costs by charging […]
panic ... The MUA wants greater domestic refining to ensure supply security. Photo: supplied

Panic buying of fuel is pointless, says trade minister, as MUA calls for greater domestic production

Panic buying of fuel due to the war in Iran is completely senseless, says Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell. His comment comes as the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) calls on Canberra to reduce a dependence on fuel imports. “We […]
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Robodebt 2.0? Families Question Inflated Child Support Assessments

Whistleblower allegations, claims of a toxic internal culture, and concerns over discretionary income “reconstruction” raise fears that thousands of Australian families may have been affected. Serious questions are emerging about whether Australia’s child support system is showing some of the […]
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie (left) and NZ Rugby chairman David Kirk face the media today. Image: NZRugby/YouTube

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to lead 2027 RWC campaign

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie will focus on culture and clarity as he build to next year’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Australia. And his experience overseas is expected to put to good use. The Wallabies head coach for […]
Bays West ... NSW Premier Chris Minns talks to journalists at the opening of the new Sydney Fish Market in Blackwattle Bay. Photo: Grainger Films

Bays West suburb lined up for inner Sydney as bulk port operations move to the Illawarra

A new Bays West suburb for inner Sydney will take in Glebe Island, harbour port operations and 8500 new foreshore homes. The new Bays West suburb will sit on top of a Metro station now under construction and will see […]
Chamber festival artistic director Jack Liebeck in Cairns for the launch of the 2026 program. Photo: supplied.

Chamber music festival heads to Cairns with a program of Horrible History

Chamber music is coming to Cairns later this year with a theme on horrible history and Schubert by the sea. The nine-day Australian Festival of Chamber Music will run from July 24 to August 1 and features international artists that […]
assessments ... The new fish markets on the shore of Blackwattle Bay in inner Sydney. Photo: Grainger Films

DA assessments to take twice as fast as NSW fast-tracks planning process again

Development application (DA) assessments in NSW could take twice as fast under a new round of reforms kicking in later this month. The state government says the new changes will take effect on March 21. It says the changes involve: […]
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