5 February 2026

steam ... THE USS Vermont (Virginia class) departs HMAS Stirling, WA, late last year. It was the first time Australia had hosted maintenance work under the leadership of a US team from Hawaii. Photo: Department of Defence.

Full steam ahead on AUKUS subs, says Marles, as US congressional paper flags possible no-sale

It’s full steam ahead for Australia on its plans for home-built nuclear-powered submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles says. His reaffirmation follows the release of a US congressional research paper that flags the possibility that Australia may not receive any Virginia-class […]

Australia, Featured, Military, USA

5 February 2026

A supernode project at Brendale, Moreton Bay. Photo: Moreton Bay City Council

Moreton Bay growth stronger than expected after $830 million boost to economy last year

Moreton Bay’s economic growth remains a year ahead of council expectations after an $830 million boost in the last 12 months. Mayor Peter Flannery said their latest economic report card confirms the city’s economy is now worth $24.77 billion and

Business, Featured, Moreton Bay City Council, State

5 February 2026