Diving down on the former HMAS Brisbane to check on conditions after the cyclone. All photos courtesy of Qld Environment Department The power of former Tropical Cyclone Alfred has even extended to beneath the waves. The former HMAS Brisbane, that is now a wreck dive-site, has had a major ‘makeover’, rangers discovered during a check. Steve…
The trial at Brisbane could see the program roll out nationally. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI All passengers on international Qantas flights into Brisbane as of today (March 19) can now fill out their Australian travel declaration (ATD) online. Australian Border Force Commissioner Gavan Reynolds said replacing the paper card with an app is a step forward…
The drone damage at Chornobyl (left) and IAEA boss Rafael Grossi. Photos: IAEA Ukrainian firefighters are in full control of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after a drone strike last month caused extensive damage. The large confinement structure covering the No. 4 reactor destroyed in the 1986 accident, the New Safe Confinement (NSC), had a…
WA’s new cabinet will be sworn in tomorrow (Wednesday) at Government House. Photo: WA.gov.au INCOMING WA Premier Roger Cook has unveiled his new Cabinet after Labor’s victory in the state election earlier this month. Eight new ministers have been added to Cabinet since the 2021 state election. Cook describes his new cabinet team as one…
The carrier has been plagued by propellor issues and failed attempts to repair it. Photo: AMSA The owner of a foreign-flagged bulk carrier has been fined $63,000 for failing to heed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) orders. The Gladstone Magistrates Court fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd, owner of the Liberia-registered KMAX Leader, for its failure to comply…
Part of a painting of a green tractor recovered by police. Photo: AFP Eleven properties, a yacht, rare paintings, jewellery and investment funds worth more than $11 million have been seized by the Commonwealth. Revenue from the sale of this items will be used to fund further policing efforts, says the Australian Federal Police (AFP).…
Picture: stock A weakened Sydney Roosters outfit managed to upset reigning premiers Penrith Panthers 38-32 on Friday in round two of the 2025 NRL season. The result was not what the Panthers wanted as they face a grand final rematch with Melbourne this weekend. The round began with the Newcastle Knights accounting for the Redcliffe…
Photo: National Fire Ant Eradication Program NSW has banned hay from south-east Queensland for a month over fears of fire ant infestation due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government says that a group biosecurity emergency permit that allows for hay shipments from infested zones in south-east Qld have been temporarily suspended. Agriculture Minister Tara…
Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Queensland raced to an early lead and never really relented in their 35-15 win over the NSW Waratahs in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Brisbane on Saturday. The win saw the Reds move into third place on the competition table. The Reds quickly jumped out to a 21-8 lead at the…
Queensland will be pushing Canberra to change its GST funding distribution model. Photo: supplied Victoria is expected to receive a lion’s share of GST revenue in 2025-26 even as Queensland’s falls. And the Qld Government has vowed to fight the proposed shortfall. The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) released its recommendations on the distribution of GST…