One of the light rail trams for Canberra. Photo: Andrew Barr/Twitter (X) Canberra’s light rail network took another step closer to Woden after construction began on the second stage of extension work. Stage 2A of the Canberra Light Rail project involves extending the rail network from Civic (CBD) to Commonwealth Park and Lake Burley Griffin.…
Mount Isa is now trying to diversify its economy into tourism and green energy activities. Photo: supplied Miner Glencore’s pending withdrawal from Mount Isa in western Queensland is prompting moves to diversify the city’s economic base through green energy and tourism. The city council also wants state and federal government funding help after it released…
The mortuary temple of Pharaoh Hatshepsut near Luxor, primary wife of Thutmose II. Photo: Joanna Gawlica-Giedlek / Pixabay Egyptian and British archaeologists have revealed another ancient Egyptian royal tomb and the first to be found in more than 100 years. The long-lost tomb of Pharaoh (king) Thutmose II (18th Dynasty) was found west of the…
The bedroom where the e-bike was charging. Photo: FRNSW NSW retailers of lithium-ion powered e-scooters, e-bikes and other ‘e-vehicles’ now have to supply safety warnings to customers. The requirement is one of two introduced by the NSW Government to reduce the risks of lithium-ion batteries, which are being linked to more fires. Fire and Rescue…
Peter Malinauskas (left) and Anthony Albanese announce the package to Whyalla steel workers. Photo: Peter Malinauskas/Twitter (X) The federal and South Australian governments have announced a $2.4 billion rescue package for Whyalla Steelworks a day after it was put into administration. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and Federal Minister for Industry and…
An artistic impression of what the Burj Azizi will look like. Image: supplied If you want to know how much it will cost to live in the world’s second tallest tower, consider this — $10,000 per square foot is the minimum asking price. That’s the starting price for a place to stay in the un-built…
One of the cannons recovered from the USS Peary at Darwin Harbour. Photo: Peter F Williams/Twitter (X) Darwin has marked the 83rd anniversary of Japan’s wartime air raids which killed 252 people and sank eight ships. On February 19, 1942, more than 260 Japanese aircraft attacked the port and shipping in Darwin Harbour in two…
A RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet departs Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, this year during a three-nation training exercise. Photo: Department of Defence. Last year, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) released its $38.2 billion rebuilt Integrated Investment Plan detailing its goals to achieve the targets spelt out in the National Defence Strategy. The ADF divided its…
An artistic impression of an Australian nuclear-powered submarine at sea. Graphic: BAE Systems The AUKUS nuclear submarine pact is among Defence projects that a federal parliamentary subcommittee is examining. The Defence subcommittee of a Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade just held its first public hearing into the Department of Defence’s annual report for 2023-24.…
Trade mission delegates at the Sydney Opera House, in front of the harbour bridge. Photo: Trade Canada/Twitter (X) A Canadian trade mission came to the country looking for new deals amid their country’s ongoing trade tariff row with the US. The 220-strong delegation was led by Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion and International Trade Mary…