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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 […]
Dig-and-ship approach to mining left Australia’s domestic processing ‘cupboard’ bare, says new report
A ‘dig-and ship’ approach to mining and lack of domestic manufacturing has left Australia far too exposed to China, a new report warns. The report from independent think-tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) examines China’s move to dominate key minerals markets […]
Invasive rats wiped out on Queensland island rookery for turtles, seabirds
Invasive rats on North West Island near Gladstone have been wiped out from the island rookery after more than three years. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) says invasive black rats were reported to them in November 2022 by […]
St Patrick’s cathedral precinct in Melbourne to get $190 million renewal for the future
St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne is to get a $190 million ‘renewal’ with work due to start later this year. The Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter Comensoli, launched the archdiocese’s Light into the City project at the cathedral on St Patrick’s Day […]
Crypto tensions with banks ‘rising’ even as more young Aussies turn to it
Crypto tensions between investors and banks are growing even as young Aussies turn to it to build their financial future. A new national survey from Independent Reserve, its 2026 Cryptocurrency Index and seventh one, has just been published; the annual survey […]
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