This brown goshawk was released into bushland after being rescued from an illegal enclosure. Photo: Shari Griinke/Qld Govt

Man fined for caging wild goshawk in Brisbane as Noosa search fails to find signs of a crocodile

This goshawk seen behind the bars of its enclosure. Photo: Shari Griinke/Qld Govt A south Brisbane resident has been fined $1612 for the illegal confinement of a brown goshawk on his property. Last month, the Queensland Environment Department said it was tipped off by the public about a wild bird illegally confined at Marsden. Wildlife rangers…

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NSW sets up $12.5m fund to lure more flights as Newcastle gears up to become state’s second international airport

A new addition to Sydney Airport’s airline roster. The Mascot airport operates under a nightly curfew. Photo: supplied The NSW Government is to spend $12.5 million on a new fund dedicated to attracting more flights as Newcastle gears up to become the state’s second international airport. The government says its Take Off Fund is intended…