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…
The former Stadium Australia at Homebush will play host to another RWC grand final. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Sydney will host the grand final of the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup after the host cities were confirmed by the sport’s governing body. And Perth will play host to the tournament’s opening match on October 1, 2027.…
The Lions coaching team of (L to R) Aled Walters, David Nucifora, Andy Farrell and Vinny Hammond in Sydney in mid-January. Photo: lionsrugby.com The Wallabies will face Fiji in Newcastle, NSW, on July 6 in their only hit-out for this year’s three-Test British and Irish Lions tour. And it will be the first time the…
An artistic impression of what the new city would look like. Image: WA Government The WA Government is endorsing a 50-year plan to turn Fremantle Port into a major waterfront city. The move follows a government decision to spend $273m on detailed planning to move container traffic to the new Westport terminal in Kwinana by…
Flashback … the Endeavour in the Bass Strait. It is expected to reach Hobart in about two weeks. Photo: Steve Schmidt/ANMM Tasmania’s Wooden Boat Festival will be graced by a sight out of Australia’s colonial past – the Endeavour replica set sail from its Sydney base today (Wednesday) en-route to Hobart. Museum Director and CEO…
A horse bridle-bit from c60AD found at RAF Valley, Anglesey. Photo: Harvey Mills/UK Govt Parts of a 2000-year-old Celtic chariot discovered during an excavation at a RAF airfield in Wales last year have now been declared to be treasure. The chariot parts were discovered underneath the airfield at RAF Valley, Anglesey, during a dig by…
The grace period for NSW pubs and clubs ends this Saturday (February 1). Photo: stock A grace period for clubs and clubs in NSW to comply with new ATM laws runs out this Saturday. The laws state that ATMs or other cash dispensing machines must be located at least 5m from the entrance to a…
Something as simple as blurring a logo can help protect your child online, the AFP say. Photo: stock The Australian Federal Police wants parents and carers to play it safe when posting back-to-school photos online. AFP Commander Helen Schneider says sharing these images on social media required vigilance and care. “It is an unfortunate reality…
Jet-ski riders are not allowed to circle, weave or ride erratically near moored vessels and dwellings under the new SA water safety plan. Photo: stock Lower off-shore speed limits and exclusion zones are to feature in the South Australian Government’s new five-year boating safety strategy. The new SA strategy outlines 25 steps to take as…