A ministerial team visits the vessel in Mildura. Picture: supplied Construction of Australia’s first five-star vintage paddlesteamer, the Australian Star, is starting to pick up steam. Victorian Tourism Minister Steve Dimopoulos recently visited Mildura, where the vessel is being built, to inspect progress. The State Government has spent $2.25 million to help build the vessel,…
The meth shipment was discovered hidden in audio equipment in California. Picture: supplied TWO Americans have been jailed in Melbourne County Court today (October 25) for their roles in trying to import more than 1.7 tonnes of methamphetamine worth $1.29 billion into Australia in 2019. A man, 57, was sentenced to 21 years jail (14…
Officials intercept a fishing vessel with five onboard at Ashmore Island, north of Broome, WA. Picture: supplied Seven illegal foreign fishing boats have been intercepted at sea in just 48 hours by border officials last week. Australian Border Force (ABF) says there were 51 crew onboard the seven vessels caught in waters off the Northern…
Picture: stock Australia’s men’s and women’s squads have been named for Sunday’s Pacific rugby league Championship clash with New Zealand in Christchurch. Kangaroos head coach Mal Meninga stayed with the same squad that defeated Tonga 18-0 last week in Brisbane. “We want to build our combinations and keep improving our cohesion,” Meninga said. “The squad’s…
The deadline for your tax returns is Thursday, October 31, says the ATO. Picture: supplied Australians have only until next Thursday to file their income tax returns on time with nearly 60,000 individuals lodging every day this month. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding everyone that October 31 is the cut-off date to avoid…
Picture: Transgrid The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is investigating Transgrid over a storm’s destruction of seven towers in Far West NSW. The tribunal says it is not yet clear if there have been licensing breaches but it will consider Transgrid’s management and maintenance of its assets, including the 220kV towers and back-up generators.…