Photo: supplied Developers could be fined under proposed greater protections for off-the-plan buyers that is being considered by the NSW Government. And government is seeking public feedback on the off-the-plan reforms that could prevent lengthy delays that leave new homebuyers out of pocket. The government says that 5 per cent of 180,000 residential purchases in…
Penguins and seabirds account for 15 per cent of records in the new database. Photo: Chris Wilson AFTER 16 years, Australian Antarctic scientists have created a database of more than 35,600 records of plant and animal life in ice-free areas of the continent in a boost for future studies. The records, some more than 200 years…
The Qld emergency services and tourism leaders at the entrance to Crystal Cascades swimming hole at Cairns. Photo: supplied Six deaths in 12 months at popular waterfalls and swimming holes in Far North Qld have prompted a group warning from emergency services and tourism leaders. The warning was made by the Queensland Police Service, Tourism…