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Tarmac turns tartan as Edinburgh Tattoo crews begin flying in for Brisbane shows
The tarmac is turning tartan is what some are saying as more than 800 performers from 13 countries start flying into Brisbane for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Along with 33 tonnes of instruments and equipment, performers are coming in from the UK, Norway, United States, Canada, […]
Pumped hydro energy projects put on ‘critical state’ fast-track by NSW Government
Two pumped hydro energy projects in NSW worth $7 billion have been put on the fast-track for ministerial approval with no right of appeal. The projects are the $3.5bn Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project at Lake Burragorang (which could power […]
Romance scams on the rise as new data shows $28.6m was taken last year
Romance scams are increasing and with them financial losses for victims, the National Scam Centre says. In the lead-up to February 14, and Valentine’s Day, the centre released its final 2025 quarterly statistics that reveal an increase. More than $28.6 […]
Rule tweaks continue as Super Rugby Pacific gears up for 2026 kick-off
More rule tweaks are in store as 2026 Super Rugby Pacific teams prepare for the season kick-off next weekend. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says they “want to be a competition that encourages quick taps and faster restarts, cuts […]
Full steam ahead on AUKUS subs, says Marles, as US congressional paper flags possible no-sale
It’s full steam ahead for Australia on its plans for home-built nuclear-powered submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles says. His reaffirmation follows the release of a US congressional research paper that flags the possibility that Australia may not receive any Virginia-class […]
Moreton Bay growth stronger than expected after $830 million boost to economy last year
Moreton Bay’s economic growth remains a year ahead of council expectations after an $830 million boost in the last 12 months. Mayor Peter Flannery said their latest economic report card confirms the city’s economy is now worth $24.77 billion and […]
Ipswich suburbs drives city’s population growth past 270,000 mark
Ipswich’s continuing suburban growth has taken the city’s population just past 270,000 to cement its status as Queensland’s fourth largest region. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said that as of 1 January 2026, Ipswich had 270,624 residents, up nearly 10,000 people […]
Higher interest rate of 3.85% poses a threat, say real estate, business groups
The recent interest rate rise is putting new pressure on greater housing affordability, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says. On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board unanimously chose to raise the official cash rate to 3.85% […]
Qantas is to sell its minority stake in Jetstar Japan by 2027
Qantas is pulling out of Jetstar Japan after selling its minority stake in the low cost carrier to the Japanese government. The state-owned Development Bank of Japan will pick up the Aussie air carrier’s 33.3% stake, joining Japan Airlines (50%) […]
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