Magnetic Island …. Queensland’s regional areas like Townsville are proving popular with interstate migrants, says the REIQ. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Queensland’s appeal to NSW residents is stronger than ever as they pack up shop and head north, according to new interstate migration data. Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO, Antonia Mercorella, says the…
The Wallabies will try to create history by beating the Lions in Brisbane tomorrow. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI LIONS RUGBY WATCH In a story of two No 10s not getting picked, the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions have named their starting squads for tomorrow’s first Test in Brisbane. Neither James O’Connor nor Owen Farrell…
The number of financial advisors has almost halved as retirement looms for many, says the CPA. Photo: Kampus Production/pexels.com Financial advisors are fleeing the industry which could jeopardise the life savings of millions of retirees, the nation’s peak accounting body says. CPA Australia says urgent action is needed to reverse the growing shortage at a…
Caboolture River will be subject to vegetation restoration work. Photo: supplied/MBCC COUNCIL NEWS Moreton Bay (Qld) Caboolture River will be a target for restoration work after $4.8 million in funding was approved for Moreton Bay City Council. The funding is part of a $30m Resilient Rivers SEQ program run by the Council of Mayors (SQ)…
Police will be called to deal with criminal behaviour at airports, the ABF says. Photo: supplied/AFP The Australian Border Force (ABF) is calling for restraint from travellers and warning against abusing its officers at Perth Airport. The warning came a day after an NSW man was arrested and charged over his drunken behaviour at the…
Talks are continuing to bring the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard onboard as well, says the MRQ. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Twelve months ago, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) was created under the Marine Rescue Queensland Act under management of the Queensland Police Service. The plan to integrate maritime rescue services into the new body called for…
The Notorious, a replica of a 15th century caravel, docked in Scarborough Harbour. Photo courtesy of ANDREW KACIMAIWAI QUEENSLAND NEWS Moreton Bay – Redcliffe Scarborough will be the first of eight state boat harbours to benefit from the Queensland Government $13.2 million plan to fast-track upgrades. The announcement was made during a recent ministerial visit…
Photo: NZ Department of Conservation The high price of gold may very well be spurring fossickers in New Zealand to the point of flooding a campground, conservation officials say. And the rangers want them to ‘fossick’ by the rules. Fossickers site at the Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the South Island’s west…
This hut was built illegally in a national park and is to be torn down. Photo: Qld Environment Qld rangers will tear down an illegal hut they found in Curtis Island National Park last August and for which 18 people have been fined a total of $7606. Qld Environment say they have identified the people…
Drivers must prepare for driving on alpine roads, says the NSW Government. Photo: Pexels/www.pixabay.com A bus service to the Snowy Mountains skiing resorts is experiencing record demand as the NSW Government warns drivers to be prepared. The government says too many vehicles are arriving in the snow-covered regions under-equipped for the dangerous winter road conditions.…