An Anzac military force remains very much in the cross-sights of Australian and New Zealand military and political leaders. The concept was flagged by both prime ministers at their recent annual leaders meeting, held this year in Queenstown, New Zealand. […]
Air bubble curtains will be trialled to protect cuttlefish from South Australia’s toxic algal bloom killing marine wildlife and hurting costal businesses, the state government says. A 200m x 100m bubble curtain is to be installed on the state’s Cuttlefish
More than 30 dining businesses in Darwin received surprise visits from tax and Fair Work officials this week. The visits are part of Operation Sentinel, which is cracking down on those businesses suspected of cooking their books, exploiting workers and
Piggybacking remains a popular method for overseas criminal gangs smuggling drugs into Australia by secretly hiding them in shipments. The warning came after Border Force officers seized 900kg of Speed in Port Botany, Sydney, last week. The drugs had been
A Super Round in Fiji is on the cards after Super Rugby Pacific organisers released its 2026 season draw. Highlights include a ‘Super Round’ in Christchurch, local derbies in the first round and tweaks to the finals format. The draw
Ipswich City Council has added 13 more mowing staff to help maintain extra green space created by voluntary home buybacks. “Council has listened to residents, who have called for the basics such as mowing to be done well,” Councillor Jim
Moreton Bay City Council is to spend $3 million on community halls including upgraded air conditioning, lighting and solar systems. Mayor Peter Flannery says that the public visits these halls more than 500,000 times a year to attend meetings, sports
Gold Coast and Beenleigh rail commuters in south-east Queensland will need to allow for extra travel time late next month. Major weekday and weekend track closures are due to run from Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, October 12. Qld Rail
Aerial firefighting support for Australia has been boosted after US-based Coulson Aviation added four former NZ Hercules aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft were flown from New Zealand to the company’s base in Thermal, California, where they were converted into
Sunbury is leading a top 10 list for the source of most kangaroo damage claims from drivers, says the RACV (Royal Automobile Club of Victoria). The RACV says that from 2021 to June 2025, their insurance business received over 23,000
