Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is returning to his former role of president of the New York-based Asia Society think tank. And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the now outgoing Ambassador to the US. Rudd will leave […]
A NSW teenager who made ‘swatting’ calls to the US is facing children’s court today (January 13) after an overseas tip-off. ‘Swatting’ involves making fake calls to emergency services that trigger a large-scale, and armed, response. The Australian Federal Police
Almost 150 sharks have been detected by drones in 545 flights over six newly monitored beaches across Queensland this summer. Under its SharkSmart drone surveillance program, the government says that 149 sharks were detected in four months at Kirra Beach
Sports tourism is bolstering New South Wales visitor numbers after 350,000 British fans visited the state last year. The government says new data from Tourism Research Australia shows there were 350,800 UK sports fans visiting the state in the year
Firefighters from other states are heading to Victoria to help put out deadly bushfires as a joint $19.5 million funding package was unveiled. At least one person was confirmed dead in the Longwood are as of Sunday, according to media
As Australian families struggle with rising rents, mortgages, energy prices and grocery bills, scrutiny is growing over how public money is being spent inside the child support system — and whether outsourced decision-making is delivering fairness, accuracy, or value for
45,000 GOOD VIBES FOR PASIFIKA FESTIVAL Moreton Bay council have given the organisers of a Pacific Islands festival a three-year $45,000 grant. Mayor Peter Flannery says the Pasifika Vibes Festival is returning in 2026. It will be held at the
The United Nations (UN) will press on despite the United States’ withdrawal from 66 global organisations, including 31 of the UN’s affiliates. A spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that he regrets the decision by US President Donald Trump
More bus shields are on the way for Queensland drivers with an extra $3 million to be spent on expanding safety upgrades. The deal includes $1 million to retrofit 50 Brisbane City Council buses on top of 45 already scheduled
A giant crocodile was among six caught in the Northern Territory in the first week of 2026 as a very wet season makes them more active. The six include a 4.9 metre long animal caught by a Parks and Wildlife
