Beaches in a southern Sydney bay have been judged to be the best in the country for a quiet escape. Tourism Australia (TA) released its top 10 beaches list for 2026 today. It says the list was compiled after a […]
Rental relief in Queensland will depend on boosting first home ownership levels, the state’s real estate industry body says. A December 2024 quarterly rental vacancy rate report from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) found that between the third
Australia is expecting the United States to honour its free trade deal and not impose new tariffs, says trade minister Don Farrell. And the EU, America’s largest trading partner, has echoed that sentiment as they froze a new trade deal
The NSW EPA says Sydney Water has to upgrade two of its treatment plants in a bid to prevent debris ‘balls’ from again washing up on beaches. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) gave the water utility the pollution reduction
High speed rail has been given a federal funding boost of $230 million and two-year deadline for the start of work on a Sydney-Newcastle line. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC Radio this morning (February 24) that the money will
Buskers and other street performers in Sydney’s central business district may get greater access to more space. Sydney City Council has reviewed its busking policy to support performers in public, increase locations they can perform in and help these artists learn how to
Australian aerial firefighting may one day receive a boost with a US aviation company working on turning a Boeing 767 into a Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT). California-based Coulson Aviation USA says the new B767 VLAT will replace older aircraft
Canada is embarking on a C$500 billion (A$517bn) pivot away from the US as it seeks to boost its domestic defence industry. Last week, Canadian PM Brian Carney announced his country’s first defence industry strategy that will guide a big
Using caravans as temporary quarters for those displaced by disasters will be the goal of a new NSW Government program. The At Home Caravan Program will establish a panel of suppliers able to deliver caravans during disaster recovery. The program
ACT Brumbies prop James Slipper marked his 200th Super Rugby game with a try to help his team end a 26-year losing streak in their 50-24 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday. The Brumbies led 19-14 at halftime
