Photo: stock In AFL round two action, reigning premiers Brisbane held on for a 19-point win over West Coast at the Gabba on Saturday. The visitors led at the final charge before they went down 11.9(75) to 14.10(94). Lions coach Chris Fagan told AFL.com.au that the hot and humid conditions was “pretty tough” on players.…
The stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will host this year’s NRL grand finals. File photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI This year’s NRL grand finals will be held on Sunday, October 5, at Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park. The news was confirmed by National Rugby League CEO Andrew Abdo yesterday (Sunday). “We are pleased to confirm that…
The turtle is returned to the sea under the watchful gaze of rangers. Photos, video: Qld Environment Department A pregnant critically endangered Hawksbill turtle trapped under a dead tree (driftwood) on remote Womer Cay was returned to the ocean by rangers in the far northern Great Barrier Reef. Qld rangers had been on visit to Queensland’s…
Police are warning about a rise in Binance scam texts. Photo: stock Authorities are warning Australian cryptocurrency customers about scammers impersonating the high-profile Binance exchange. The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) alerted more than 130 potential victims to the scam after they were identified through messages found on an end-to-end encryption platform, the Australian Federal Police…
Perth will host the opening game of the Lions tour of Australia. Photo: stock Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster is in the coaching staff for an Anzac XV side to take on the British and Irish Lions this year. He will join the side for their July 12 clash in Adelaide, according to Rugby…
Photo: freepik A $25 cap will be placed on scripts under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) if Labor wins the next federal election, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The pre-Budget promise comes amid reports US pharmaceutical companies may be targeting the scheme. “Cheaper medicines is another way we are helping with the cost of living,…
Nick Duigan (second from left) with Supercars officials at the speedway for the announcement. Photo: RockliffTeamMedia/Twitter (X) The Tasmania Government has signed a new $6 million deal to keep Supercars racing on in the island state for three years. Sports Minister Nick Duigan says the deal has two components. “This deal provides $4,155,000 to ensure…
Photo: stock The SA Government is moving to unlock designated farming land for more housing development in the greater Adelaide area. The Labor government will introduce a Bill that changes the boundaries of Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPA) to ensure a supply of greenfield (undeveloped) land over 30 years. The boundary changes will bring…
Diving down on the former HMAS Brisbane to check on conditions after the cyclone. All photos courtesy of Qld Environment Department The power of former Tropical Cyclone Alfred has even extended to beneath the waves. The former HMAS Brisbane, that is now a wreck dive-site, has had a major ‘makeover’, rangers discovered during a check. Steve…
The trial at Brisbane could see the program roll out nationally. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI All passengers on international Qantas flights into Brisbane as of today (March 19) can now fill out their Australian travel declaration (ATD) online. Australian Border Force Commissioner Gavan Reynolds said replacing the paper card with an app is a step forward…