Picture: supplied Australia will need to act quick if the new US administration follows through on threats to impose higher tariffs on all imports. That’s the view of two UNSW economists who analysed the global trade implications of Donald Trump’s US presidential elections win. Canberra will need to quickly to seek tariff exemptions, says Richard Holden,…
Border and fisheries officers seized and destroyed these illegal fishing boats in October. Picture: ABF The Northern Territory Government is calling for a stronger federal response to illegal fishing boats and people smuggling. The call follows an alert to police of nine Chinese nationals walking on the road on Tuesday night towards Gunbalanya, in western…
Photo: stock Conservation groups have expressed concern at the Victorian Government’s review into Parks Victoria and replacement of its CEO. Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the review yesterday (Thursday, November 28). “It’s clear that Parks Victoria’s current operations need to be improved to meet community expectations,” he says. “We want as many Victorians as possible…
Picture: stock The National Rugby League (NRL) is taking its annual pre-season challenge fixtures back to regional areas for 2025. There will be matches held regional grounds across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria as well as Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. Now in its third year, the three-week tournament will feature 17 matches from February…
Picture: stock Social media access for youths will tighten in 12 months after federal parliament agreed to age-restrictions. According to the federal government, the new social media minimum age law will compel platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat and Twitter/X to restrict access to anyone younger than16 years old. Systemic breaches will result in fines of…
Picture: stock Australia and New Zealand have joined in calls to ban Russia and North Korea’s ‘shadow fleet’ of illegal oil tankers. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says they are “deeply concerned” about the rise in ‘shadow fleet activity’. She says the fleet is a threat to the environment, maritime safety, international trade and security,…
Picture: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Can’t buy, can’t rent: The Sydney housing market is fast becoming out of reach for essential workers and their families. A new report from the Property Council of Australia says workers like teachers, nurses, police and childcare workers have been priced out of Greater Sydney. Property Council of Australia NSW Executive Director…
Photo: ABF A South Australian firm has been fined $14,000 for the illegal export of chemicals that were used in gas warfare during WWI. The Australian Border Force (ABF) says the chemical company exported 700 litres of chloropicrin. The chemical (also known as nitrochloroform) is used in agriculture as a soil fumigant but was also…
A Danish tank trains in Latvia, among 3500 troops from 13 NATO allies taking part in Exercise Resolute Warrior 24. Photo: NATO Russia’s war in the Ukraine is escalating to dangerous levels amid long-range missile attacks and the involvement of North Korean troops. The warnings were delivered by speakers at a meeting of the UN…
Commercial drone operators are to get more, and quicker, access to airspaces around airports. Photo: CASA Commercial drone operators can now apply for access to more airspace at Broome, Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Essendon, Hobart and Melbourne airports. A streamlined approval process is part of an expansion of an Automated Airspace Authorisations Trial (AAAT) launched by…