Picture: High Speed Rail Authority From Newcastle to Sydney in one hour – that’s the dream of high speed rail officials. That dream took a step closer today when the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) officially opened an office and information centre in Newcastle, NSW. The centre will feature potential designs of stations and potential…
The Golan Heights. Israeli troops have secured some sites after the fall of the Syrian regime. Picture: Twitter / X Israel must withdraw from the Golan Heights and end airstrikes in Syria, says United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. The UN Secretary-General said in a statement on Thursday (US time) that he was “deeply concerned by…
Raelene Cooper with Murjuga rock art near the North West Shelf project. Picture: Save Our Songlines Cultural and conservation groups have joined in condemnation of the WA Government’s 50-year extension of the North West Shelf project. Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper, of Save Our Songlines, can’t believe the decision was given its impact on the land…
Santas will be riding the SEQ rail network next week. Photo: Qld Rail There’s a special passenger coming to south-east Qld’s rail network and he looks very familiar. As of this Monday, and running all the way to Friday, a jolly man in a red suit and his elves are riding the ‘Santa Express’ across…
Japan attracted the largest year-on-year growth in Australian visitors for October, the ATIA says. Picture: stock JAPAN, Vietnam and Indonesia are the top trending destinations for Australians heading off on overseas visits. The countries were identified in an Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) monthly travel trends report using government data and inhouse analysis. ATIA says…
Picture: stock FIFA’s decision to name Saudia Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts has prompted criticism by human rights and sporting organisations. In a statement, FIFA said Morrocco, Portugal and Spain will host the 2030 Cup while three centenary celebration games will be played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Saudi Arabia’s choice has been criticised…