The blast scene after three trucks and 12 firefighters put out the garage fire. Photo: FRNSW A man has suffered burns after a charging lithium ion battery exploded in a garage in Lurnea, Sydney, yesterday (Tuesday) morning. Fire and Rescue NSW says crews were called to the property in Jedda Street just after 8.30am and…
Double demerit points will apply from tomorrow (Thursday, April 17) for seatbelt offences. Photo: Pixabay New data just out reveals a spike in seatbelt offences during the holidays for drivers and passengers, says the NSW Government. With double demerits due to take effect in NSW from Thursday to Monday (April 17-21), the government wants drivers…
Thursday, April 17, is shaping as the busiest day of domestic travel, says the airports association. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Airports across the country are bracing for ‘traffic Thursday’ as two long weekends and school holidays ‘combine’. The Australian Airports Association (AAA) is expecting a surge in foot traffic as travellers combine the Easter and Anzac…
A South Australia trade team is in China after a new export deal was signed with China Eastern airlines. Photo: ggyincheng/Pixabay SA Trade and Investment Minister Joe Szakacs is leading a trade mission to China on a five-day visit in search of more export deals. The visit follows the signing of a $40m export deal…
Photo: Rugby Australia Fresh off a Super Rugby W grand final win over Queensland, NSW are off to meet New Zealand’s domestic Super Rugby champions, the Blues. The two teams will face off on Thursday in Auckland to determine the inaugural Super Rugby Champions winner. The game is seen as a first step towards a…
An F-35B Jet takes off from the UK carrier HMS Prince of Wales. Photo: UK Ministry of Defence The Royal Navy is coming Down Under – and it’s bringing some European friends as part of Operation Highmast. Highmast is a UK-led NATO carrier strike group that will spend eight months at sea and will come…
Jye Menzie celebrates at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, April 12. Picture: AFL Photos THERE was a surprise included in the AFL’s free agency bandings with Essendon’s Sam Draper qualifying as an unrestricted free agent. The AFL released its list of confirmed free agents for 2025, according to official website AFL.com.au; click here for details The website says…
There were three rugby games, both codes, in as many days played at Suncorp. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium came in for some heavy use from both rugby codes as NRL games went national in round six The round began on Thursday when the Redcliffe Dolphins defeated reigning premiers Penrith 30-12 at Suncorp. The…
Photo: KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA/pexels.com A Sydney man has been put on good behaviour bonds after he admitted to illegally importing nuclear material and radioactive substances. The man was sentenced in Downing Local Court on Friday, April 11, after he was summoned to court in March 2024 and pled guilty to two counts of moving and possessing…
PRE-MATCH FILE: The Reds were unable to deliver a victory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI NSW put a miserable fortnight against NZ teams behind them with a rousing 21-14 upset win over the table-leading Chiefs in Sydney on Friday. The Waratahs were forced to defend with 14 men for 28 phases…