The Western Pacific leatherback turtle is the focus of new international research. Photo: Nathan Pettigrew/supplied. Australian researchers are working with US and NZ colleagues to help save the critically endangered Western Pacific leatherback turtle. As the world’s most migratory and largest turtle, the leatherback is under threat from unintentional fisheries capture, harvesting of adults and…
The wreck of RAAF Baltimore FW282 in the Aegean Sea. Photo: AegeanTec/Department of Defence. A memorial service is to be held for a WWII RAAF light bomber that was discovered in the waters of Greece last year. The wreck of the Baltimore (registered FW282) was discovered resting in 61 metres of water off the island…
The recovery barge with attendant tugs at Samoa. Photo: NZDF Ammunition and weapons have been successfully recovered from the sunken NZ Navy hydrographic ship Manawanui at Samoa. In the latest media update, a NZ Defence Force spokesman for the recovery operation, Commodore Andrew Brown, says the work follows earlier recovery of fuel and other pollutants.…
Australia is turning the corner despite global uncertainty, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Photo: stock Australia’s economy is turning the corner with the first back-to-back surplus in nearly 20 years, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says in releasing the 2025-26 federal budget. This improved performance comes amid rising global uncertainty and tension, and subdued growth. “The Budget builds…
A RAAF Boeing P-8 Poseidon taxies back at Avalon during the 2017 airshow. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI A robot jet fighter with no pilot, turbocharged biplanes thrown around the sky, a race between aircraft and Supercar and a plane landing on the roof of a Chevrolet ute. These are some of the highlights of the 2025…
A 2024 render of what the new Chandler Indoor Sports Centre would look like. Image: Qld Govt Olympic rowing is going to crocodile territory in Rockhampton and Mackay may get cricket if it becomes a designated sport. And a new stadium to be built at Victoria Park is set to be challenged in court. Premier…
The Queensland Government is throwing extra funding into eradicating fire ants. Photo: National Fire Ant Eradication Program Queensland is to spend an extra $24 million on controlling and eradicating invasive fire ants. The state government funding boost for the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce will take its total funding to $61 million. The taskforce will target 212,000…
A proposed US levy on all Chinese ships would hurt trans-Pacific trade, Shipping Australia says. Photo: freepik An American proposal to impose up to $3m in levies on all Chinese-owned and made ships docking in US ports is a threat to Australian exports. That is the position of Shipping Australia, who are among US and…
One of Ambulance Victoria’s new King Air aircraft. Photo: Ambulance: Victoria Toll Aviation has signed up to supply aircraft for Victorian and South Australian ambulance and police services. Recently, four aircraft were added to Ambulance Victoria’s fleet and already taken to the skies. Victoria’s Minister for Ambulance Services Mary-Anne Thomas visited Ambulance Victoria’s hangar at…
Photo: stock In AFL round two action, reigning premiers Brisbane held on for a 19-point win over West Coast at the Gabba on Saturday. The visitors led at the final charge before they went down 11.9(75) to 14.10(94). Lions coach Chris Fagan told AFL.com.au that the hot and humid conditions was “pretty tough” on players.…