A ministerial team visits the vessel in Mildura. Picture: supplied Construction of Australia’s first five-star vintage paddlesteamer, the Australian Star, is starting to pick up steam. Victorian Tourism Minister Steve Dimopoulos recently visited Mildura, where the vessel is being built, to inspect progress. The State Government has spent $2.25 million to help build the vessel,…
The meth shipment was discovered hidden in audio equipment in California. Picture: supplied TWO Americans have been jailed in Melbourne County Court today (October 25) for their roles in trying to import more than 1.7 tonnes of methamphetamine worth $1.29 billion into Australia in 2019. A man, 57, was sentenced to 21 years jail (14…
Officials intercept a fishing vessel with five onboard at Ashmore Island, north of Broome, WA. Picture: supplied Seven illegal foreign fishing boats have been intercepted at sea in just 48 hours by border officials last week. Australian Border Force (ABF) says there were 51 crew onboard the seven vessels caught in waters off the Northern…
Picture: stock Australia’s men’s and women’s squads have been named for Sunday’s Pacific rugby league Championship clash with New Zealand in Christchurch. Kangaroos head coach Mal Meninga stayed with the same squad that defeated Tonga 18-0 last week in Brisbane. “We want to build our combinations and keep improving our cohesion,” Meninga said. “The squad’s…
The deadline for your tax returns is Thursday, October 31, says the ATO. Picture: supplied Australians have only until next Thursday to file their income tax returns on time with nearly 60,000 individuals lodging every day this month. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding everyone that October 31 is the cut-off date to avoid…
Picture: Transgrid The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is investigating Transgrid over a storm’s destruction of seven towers in Far West NSW. The tribunal says it is not yet clear if there have been licensing breaches but it will consider Transgrid’s management and maintenance of its assets, including the 220kV towers and back-up generators.…
The Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the Europa Clipper lifts off at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, October 14. Photo: NASA/Kim Shiflett NASA’s largest ever mission spacecraft, the Europa Clipper is on its long voyage to Jupiter and it needs ‘help’ from Mars and Earth to get there. The clipper is off to Europa,…
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt (left) with Aust XV coach Rod Seib. Picture: stock Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named overseas-based duo Will Skelton and Samu Kerevi alongside former Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for his 34-man European tour squad. Skelton and Kerevi are two of five new faces under Schmidt this year. High-profile NRL recruit Suaalii…
Picture: stock Residents and businesses in Far West NSW will receive financial support as the region grapples with a major power blackout. The support is coming from the NSW Government and network operator Transgrid to be delivered through Service NSW. A severe storm on October 17 destroyed seven transmission towers and cut power to Broken…
Picture: stock Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich’s 50th match in charge was marred by a second straight loss to New Zealand in the 2024 Constellation Cup netball series. A fired-up Silver Ferns, playing in Auckland on Wednesday night, set up an 11-goal, 63-52 victory. The Silver Ferns won their first Test, on Sunday 64-50 in…