Canada is embarking on a C$500 billion (A$517bn) pivot away from the US as it seeks to boost its domestic defence industry. Last week, Canadian PM Brian Carney announced his country’s first defence industry strategy that will guide a big […]
Using caravans as temporary quarters for those displaced by disasters will be the goal of a new NSW Government program. The At Home Caravan Program will establish a panel of suppliers able to deliver caravans during disaster recovery. The program
ACT Brumbies prop James Slipper marked his 200th Super Rugby game with a try to help his team end a 26-year losing streak in their 50-24 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday. The Brumbies led 19-14 at halftime
A minimum riding age for e-bikes is on the cards for NSW as the government moves to put the brakes on the use of high-powered, and illegal, motorised bikes. The government estimates that there are 760,000 e-bikes in the state
Illegal dumping by NSW residents and business have fallen nearly 10% in six years but with more to do, a new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) study says. The NSW EPA today released its new study of the illegal practice which
A string of deficits is likely to plague Australian governments for 20 straight years, says a new report. That’s the finding of the report from non-partisan economic researchers e61 Institute and the non-profit McKinnon organisation. And finding ways to fix
Tasmania Devils are preparing for their historic entry into the AFL in 2028 by doubling down on history this season. On Saturday, March 21, they will host Coburg at North Hobart Oval in their twin debut: as a club and
A free trade deal with Europe is the closest it has been in 25 years, says Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell. And Germany says it is keen to do a deal on critical minerals that an FTA will make easier.
Phillip Island tourism is to change lanes after it loses its iconic Australian Moto Grand Prix later this year. The Victorian government had blocked a bid by event owners MotoGP Sports (formerly Dorna) to move the race to the Formula
More welders are needed in Queensland and a training program with subsidies has been launched to address the problem. The program by Weld Australia and Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is geared to address an ongoing shortage of welders in the
