Auckland City earned a hefty payday for competing in the FIFA Club World Cup. Photo: stock It was an epic mismatch — the paid professionals of Argentinian soccer club Boca Juniors up against the unpaid amateurs of Auckland City. But the non-A League Kiwi side managed to score a goal and hold Boca Junior to…
Drivers in Victoria will have to slow down when passing roadside help crews. Photo: RACV Next week, drivers in Victoria will have to slow down to 40 kilometres per hour when passing any roadside vehicle with flashing lights. The change, that takes effect from Tuesday, July 1 (the new financial year), means the slowdown rule…
A string of projects on Redlands islands will go ahead in the new financial year. Photo: Redlands Council Redlands Coast islands are to benefit from a $6.95 million spend on infrastructure projects with general rates to increase. The spending and increase are contained in Redland City Council’s 2025–26 $503 million budget. For more about the…
Taking tax advice from ‘finfluencers’ is just downright wrong, says CPA Australia. Photo: Anna Shvets / pexels.com If a finfluencer (finance influencer) says you can claim your dog as a work expense, it’s time to put down your phone, says Australia’s peak accounting body CPA. With the end of financial year upon us (Monday, June…
The traditional water cannon salute greets an inaugural arrival (flight HX017) on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Airport On Saturday, Sydney Airport welcomed its 52nd air carrier, Hong Kong Airlines, when their inaugural flight touched down. The new daily service is expected to boost seat capacity on the Sydney-Hong-Kong route by nearly 20%. The airline’s arrival also…
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch and Cumberland City Mayor Ola Hamed in the new carpark. Photo: Cumberland City Council A new green cool carpark at in western Sydney can reduce surface temperatures by up to 50%, says Cumberland City Council. Council says their new cool carpark at Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands, works by lacing a trellis with native…
A C17 heavy transport aircraft takes off from RAAF Base Amberley, Qld, late last week. Photo: Department of Defence 2025 The UN’s nuclear watchdog says American air strikes on Iranian nuclear power sites have caused extensive devastation but so far there are no reports of radiative contamination. Of the Esfahan, Fordow and Natanz facilities that…
The Crusaders celebrate in Christchurch on Saturday night. Photo: Super Rugby Pacific Former NSW coach Rob Penney earned a redemption after his Crusaders side claimed their 13th Super Rugby title, and 32nd consecutive home finals win, at Christchurch on Saturday. The Crusaders won 16-12 against their Northern rivals the Chiefs based in no small part…
The HMS Prince of Wales off the coast of India on June 15. Photo: LPhot Bill Spurr © Crown copyright 2025. NATO countries are refining their long-reach skills as their naval and aerial presence at Australia’s largest war games expands. A UK-led carrier strike group is on the way and Norway is sending combat aircraft…
The seawall at Charlish Park, Redcliffe, is being upgraded. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Moreton Bay City Council says it has been able to limit rate rises in its new $1 billion budget as it targets record spending in infrastructure and capital works projects. Council says it has a record capital expenditure (capex) budget of almost $400…