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…
Picture: stock Darwin Port’s finances are to be investigated by the Northern Territory Government amid reports of its Chinese owner’s financial struggles. Treasurer Bill Yan says they have “been made aware” of concerns about the financial viability of the port’s operator, Landbridge Group, and notified the federal government. “The Territory Government has written to Landbridge…
Picture: stock Scotland has been invited to take part in Netball Australia’s South Pacific-based PacificAus series next February. The series returns to Brisbane’s Nissan Arena from February 17-22, 2025, and is supported by the federal government. The 2025 competition will include Fiji (Pearls), Papua New Guinea (Pepes), Samoa (Tifa Moana) and reigning four-time champions Tonga…
Production at the Grosvenor mine is expected to resume and is part of the sale. Photo: ANGLO AMERICAN Isaac Regional Council is seeking reassurances from Peabody Energy after it bought Anglo-American’s Bowen Basin coal mines in Australia in a deal worth $5.85 billion. Isaac Mayor Kelly Vea Vea says council is keen to learn more…