The remains of a Russian tank in the Ukraine. Picture: Freepix Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly ordered the country’s military to increase troop strength amid reports he wants to end the war in Ukraine by 2026. The British and Ukrainian governments estimate Russia suffered more than 600,000 casualties since the 2022 invasion. After a call-up…
RESIDENTS near Bankstown Airport in Sydney may soon notice more light aircraft flying overhead and at lower heights. The change is contained in a joint Civil Aviation Safety Authority-Airservices Australia proposal for a light aircraft corridor for the airport amid growing traffic over Sydney. Airservices Australia is seeking community feedback on the proposal which would…
Tito Jackson, brother of Michael, has died, his children announced. Picture: Flickr Michael Jackson’s brother, Tito has died aged 70, his children announced, according to US media reports. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us,” sons Taj, Taryll…
THE Matildas will play their last home games for 2024 with a two-match friendly series against Chinese Taipei at Geelong and Melbourne. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Football Australia CEO James Johnson announced that the friendlies will be held at AAMI Park on December 4 and Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium on December 7. The Matildas last…
Amid a rail renaissance in Australia, a group of industry leaders are off to Europe for a study tour and trade show. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is leading a group visit by 30 rail leaders to London and Paris this week. The visit will precede the international InnoTrans (an international trade show for transport…
Townsville in North Queensland is attracting growing interest this Spring holiday season, says TEQ. Picture: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Queensland is again proving to be a magnet for interstate Spring holiday visitors, say state tourism officials. New data released by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) shows one in five Aussies intend to holiday in Queensland, the most…