At the scene of the vandalised Ebert Park playground. Photo: Moreton Bay Regional Council Thieves may be targeting Moreton Bay council playgrounds in Brisbane to build their own backyard versions amid a spate of arson attacks. Mayor Peter Flannery says thieves and arsonists have been targeting their playground equipment. “We have had playground parts and…
A record crowd turned up at Optus Stadium in Perth to watch the Lions open their Australian tour. Photo: supplied A historic 46,656 crowd for the Western Force witnessed the British and Irish Lions open their Australian rugby tour with victory in Perth on Saturday. The visitors won 54-7, eight tries to one, as they…
You need to wait until late July at the earliest to file a return, says the ATO. Photo: stock Taxpayers need to show some patience and wait to the end of July to file their return, the tax office says. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says income statements need to be marked ‘tax ready’ and…
Sydney City wants all new DAs for large commercial and hotel buildings to be electrified from January 1, 2027. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The Sydney City council is setting its sights on the electrification of new buildings from January 1, 2027, and phase out the use of gas. As of January 1, 2026, new residential developments…
The recovered tyres whose presence delayed controlled burns. Photo: Qld Environment Department. Queensland authorities are looking for the owner of 200 illegally dumped truck tyres discovered in the Isla Gorge National Park, which delayed a control burn program. During a bushfire in October 2024, the tyres were discovered in a deep ravine adjacent to the Leichhardt Highway. The park…
Red bin collections in the trial areas resume on Monday, July 7. Photo: Lockyer Valley Regional Council Public disregard for separating organic and general waste means the Lockyer Valley Regional Council will end its green lid collection trial next month. The Council began the trial in 2021 when it rolled out Food Organics and Garden…
E-scooters will remain banned from Adelaide Metro trains, trams and buses. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI E-scooters and other personal mobility devices will be legally allowed on South Australian roads and paths from next month. The state government says that starting from July 13, riders older than 16 will be able to ride e-scooters, e-skateboards and…
The Pine Street bridge in central Ipswich with Bremer River hidden at left. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The Queensland Government is to spend close to $60m on policing resources and $4m on a feasibility plan for a second bridge in inner Ipswich. The projects are part of the 2025-26 state budget funding package for Ipswich.…
A Toll NSW Ambulance helicopter lands at Shoalhaven Airport. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Three new helicopter bases will ensure most towns will be accessible to NSW Ambulance services within an hour’s flight time. The NSW Government says an extra $158 million will be spent on building the bases under the 2025-26 Budget and adds to…
The Pumas-Lions game in Dublin attracted 51,700 people; a 12-year record, the club says. Photo: @lionsofficial/X (Twitter) It’s not just a rugby experience – this year’s British and Irish Lions tour is shaping up as a major tourism event for states. With up to 40,000 fans expected to follow the team around the country for…