Australians have been warned not to rent or sell their bank accounts to criminals. Photo: stock Renting or selling bank accounts to third parties must stop, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) says. Police and Australian Banking Association also say they are cracking down on the illegal practice. According to the AFP, Australian money mules will…
Planned burns to reduce to fuel loads in Moreton Bay have begun. Photo: supplied/MBCC COUNCIL NEWS Moreton Bay (Qld) Moreton Bay City residents are reminded to start preparing now as the new spring bushfire season approaches. The call comes as Moreton Bay City Council carries out planned burns across the city to reduce the ground…
Talks are continuing to bring the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard onboard as well, says the MRQ. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Twelve months ago, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) was created under the Marine Rescue Queensland Act under management of the Queensland Police Service. The plan to integrate maritime rescue services into the new body called for…
Photo: NZ Department of Conservation The high price of gold may very well be spurring fossickers in New Zealand to the point of flooding a campground, conservation officials say. And the rangers want them to ‘fossick’ by the rules. Fossickers site at the Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the South Island’s west…
This hut was built illegally in a national park and is to be torn down. Photo: Qld Environment Qld rangers will tear down an illegal hut they found in Curtis Island National Park last August and for which 18 people have been fined a total of $7606. Qld Environment say they have identified the people…
The plate on the Ferrari Dino, which were sold separately, and the 1955 MG TF 1500 roadster. Photo: Donington Auctions The gavel has fallen on a 1913 Victorian licence plate for $425,000 as part of a motoring auction in Melbourne. More than $1.85 million was raised from the auction of vehicles and motoring accessories that…
The Lions are returning to Brisbane for Saturday’s first Test against the Wallabies. Photo courtesy of ANDREW KACIMAIWAI LIONS RUGBY WATCH IN the end, it was a one-sided game of rugby but as a tourism event, it boosted South Australia coffers during the traditionally quiet winter months. A record 43,124 Lions, Wallabies and All Black…
FILE …. a humpback whale breaches off Moreton Bay, near Brisbane. Photo courtesy of ANDREW KACIMAIWAI With humpback whales now on their annual migration, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is teaming up with tour operators to promote the safe distance message. Nearly 40 NPWS staff joined whale-watching cruises along the NSW coastline this…
Copper theft is plunging streets into darkness and costing councils a lot of money to repair. Photo: Emre Can Acer /www.pexels.com Copper theft is costing councils big time and more has to be done to close the market for illegal sales of the metal, says Moreton Bay City Council. Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery wants…
NSW is to install 549 new EV kerbside chargers in 130 suburbs over 12 months. Image: (Joenomias) Menno de Jong/Pixabay The Electric Vehicle Council says that the NSW Government decision to install 549 new kerbside chargers will make it easier to switch to EVs. According to government, it will spend $2.8 million in grants, matched…