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Lawnton flatwater precinct ‘good to go’ if new 2032 Olympics rowing venue is needed
A flatwater rowing precinct at Lawnton has been thrown up as an optional venue for rowing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Moreton Bay Council says the precinct is a ‘solid alternative’ for rowing and paddle sports at the Games […]
Dementia growth ‘means Australia needs a 10-year national plan in 2026′
Dementia is likely to affect almost 450,000 Australians in 2026 and is expected to more than double in the next 40 years, new data reveals. Dementia Australia (DA) says 446,500 Australians are currently affected by the condition with more than […]
Mackay Port to get new 1.3-ha container depot by the end of 2026
Mackay Port’s new container depot now taking shape should boost trade prospects and reduce inland transport costs. The 1.3-hectare depot is being built by North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) corporation, and will allow container traffic for the first time. The […]
Injury cloud hangs over local derbies as NSW-Qld kick off 2026 Aussie Super Rugby Pacific season
An injury cloud is hanging over the 2026 Super Rugby season before it opens tomorrow in Dunedin and Sydney. Local derbies are a feature of the opening round with the Hurricanes from Wellington on a bye in the 11-team competition. […]
Chinese duo’s arrest for spying on Canberra Buddhists prompts ASIO warning
Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on Canberra Buddhists have sparked warnings from federal police and intelligence agencies. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess said foreign interference remains a major security concern for Australia. “A complex, challenging and changing security environment is […]
50 cent fares driving more Queenslanders to public transport as Gympie residents make the most use
50 cent fares have saved Queenslanders $423 million in 12 months and sparked a 21% increase in public transport use, the state government says. The cheap fares scheme was started by the previous Labor state government but the current LNP […]
Scottish icon is shaping to deliver a military musical spectacle in Brisbane
Something Scottish, something classic, something military, something mixed … the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo promises to deliver all that, The Tattoo’s first show in Brisbane is tomorrow (Thursday, February 12) night and will run until Sunday, rain notwithstanding. Alan […]
Motorcycle safety campaign starts with focus on corners after 10% rise in NSW road deaths in 2025
A new motorcycle safety campaign is now targeting NSW rider behaviour after a 10% rise in deaths was recorded last year. The campaign, Ride Like Everything’s Out To Get You, targets rider behaviour after last year saw 75 riders die on […]
Trainers to be limited on the field as part of rule changes for 2026 NRL season
Trainers will be restricted from entering the field under new rule changes approved by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) for the new season. But concerns raised during talks between the ARLC and NRL clubs put a proposed kick-off rule […]
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