Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoing sea trials in Finland. Photo: courtesy Spirit of Tasmania The Tasmanian Government is to focus efforts on building a berth for their new Spirit ferries at Devonport after plans to upgrade existing berths were ruled out. The government concedes that the port’s new Terminal 3 may not be completed until…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte briefs journalists in Brussels on North Korean involvement in the Ukraine war. Photo: NATO NATO have confirmed that North Korean troops have joined in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Australia, New Zealand and Japan were briefed alongside NATO ambassadors at their headquarters in Brussels by South Korean intelligence and defence officials.…
Picture: stock Moves to rejuvenate Sydney’s night economy could see the burden for sound management shift from live venues to residential developers. The City of Sydney Council, at its first meeting of its new term, unanimously endorsed a draft live sound management plan and a discussion paper for entertainment precincts for public comment. Sydney Lord…
Rip currents remain the top threat to beach goers, the SLSA says. Picture: supplied SURF lifesavers and lifeguards are having to work even harder as more people head to unpatrolled beaches, says a national drowning report. And rip currents are the top coastal hazard for beach users, says Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) CEO Adam…
The Dr Isobel Bennett Southern Ocean Research Aquarium is due to be completed in 2028. Image: Preston Lane Architects A NEW aquarium and research facility going up in Hobart is to be named after marine biologist pioneer Dr Isobel Bennett. Dr Bennett AO (1909-2008) was a researcher who conducted early studies of Australian plankton and…
Picture: stock An Israeli missile blitz on 20 Iranian military sites on the weekend caused limited damage but will be avenged, Tehran says. In a statement posted online, President Masoud Pezeshkian gave his condolences to the families of four people killed in the attacks and says Iran will continue to defend itself. “Enemies of Iran…
The recent graduation ceremony for overseas officers (PACE) at the QPS Academy at Oxley. Picture: QPS A 36-strong New Zealand contingent were among a large group of experienced officers to graduate into the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Seventy-eight officers from interstate or overseas graduated at a recent ceremony held at the QPS Academy at Oxley,…
Mackay has chosen a LNP MP for the first time in more than 100 years as it grapples with a housing crisis like other regions. Picture: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Regional MPs and ministerial debutants are expected to dominate Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli’s Cabinet, according to media reports. The new ministry will be formalised at a party…
Port Moresby will host the NZ women’s team this Sunday in the Pacific Championship. Picture: DFAT IT was revenge served double when Australia swept the Kiwis aside in the men’s and women’s rugby league Pacific Championship double-header on Sunday, October 27. The Kangaroos claimed a 22-10 victory over NZ and booked their place in the…
Picture: stock THE New Zealand Silver Ferns ran home in the second half to down Australia 61-43 in Perth yesterday (Sunday, October 27) to claim the 2024 Constellation Cup series. A Netball Australia (NA) statement described the first quarter as heavily defensive which resulted in a 13-all scoreline at the first break. With two gains…