THE NT government is moving to sideline environmental criticism. Photo: DFAT The Northern Territory CLP Government is moving to cut green opposition to their resource projects. It is cutting $100,000 in funding for both the Environment Centre NT (ECNT) and Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) and follows an identical cut for the NT Environmental Defenders…
Australian, NZ and Fiji players represented at the recent season launch. Photo: Super Rugby Pacific/Twitter (X) More rule changes to ensure greater ‘play’ time will be in play when the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season starts tomorrow (Friday). The competition kicks off when the Christchurch-based Crusaders host the Wellington-based Hurricanes in New Zealand before the…
Chinese spending on R&D went from 4 per cent of the global total in 2000 to 26 per cent in 2023. Photos: stock China is driving an upsurge in global spending on research and development (R&D) as the world total nearly tripled to US$2.75 trillion in 2023. The UN World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently…
UTAS Stadium will hosts the Hawks for two more years. Photo: UTAS Stadium/Twitter (X) The Tasmanian Government has signed a $9.1m two-year deal with AFL club Hawthorn to play eight home games in the island state. Sports Minister Nick Duigan says the deal for 2026 and 2027 continues a 24-year partnership with the Hawks. “With…
Qld Rail is warning against trespassing on its tracks in SE Queensland. Photo: Qld Rail/Twitter (X) Queensland Rail is warning against a dangerous new trespassing trend in the state’s south-east after close calls were filmed on CCTV last year. Footage released by them shows people cutting corners over tracks to make trains, jumping off the…
The ore carrier Kokoo berthed at Noumea. Pictures: French Customs/ABF The Australian Border Force (ABF) has helped French customs officers in Noumea seize a record haul of illegal tobacco bound for Australia. Nearly 76 tonnes of contraband cigarettes, worth almost A$57m, was found hidden in an ore carrier that authorities believe was intended to serve…
Photo: NRL.com.au The Indigenous and Maori All Stars teams have been announced for this Saturday’s clash in Sydney. Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga will line up for the Maori at Parramatta stadium after Taine Tuaupiki and Adam Pompey were replaced by Kodi Nikorima and Reuben Porter. Ponga told NRL.com.au that he is looking forward to playing…
Automobile engine blocks (among other car parts) can be sourced online. Photo: supplied Need to find a used car part but your mind draws a blank when it comes to actually looking for one? The founders of tech start-up WrecKonnect hope to change that with their online marketplace for car repairers and mechanics. Founder Chris Mallon…
The first site has been identified in Sydney’s Inner West. Photo: supplied The NSW Government has identified the first site in its $450 million essential worker Build-to-Rent plan. The government’s developer, Landcom, will build on the former WestConnex dive site in Camperdown, which is close to transport, public spaces, amenities, education and Royal Prince Alfred…
Two were injured after this e-scooter exploded at a house in Sadlier, Sydney. Photos: FRNSW There is still widespread complacency about the use and charging of lithium-ion batteries, says a NSW Government survey. The NSW Department of Customer Service (DCS) survey shows that while 44 per cent of people understand the risks involved with such…