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…