Photo: freepik A $25 cap will be placed on scripts under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) if Labor wins the next federal election, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The pre-Budget promise comes amid reports US pharmaceutical companies may be targeting the scheme. “Cheaper medicines is another way we are helping with the cost of living,…
Nick Duigan (second from left) with Supercars officials at the speedway for the announcement. Photo: RockliffTeamMedia/Twitter (X) The Tasmania Government has signed a new $6 million deal to keep Supercars racing on in the island state for three years. Sports Minister Nick Duigan says the deal has two components. “This deal provides $4,155,000 to ensure…
Diving down on the former HMAS Brisbane to check on conditions after the cyclone. All photos courtesy of Qld Environment Department The power of former Tropical Cyclone Alfred has even extended to beneath the waves. The former HMAS Brisbane, that is now a wreck dive-site, has had a major ‘makeover’, rangers discovered during a check. Steve…
The trial at Brisbane could see the program roll out nationally. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI All passengers on international Qantas flights into Brisbane as of today (March 19) can now fill out their Australian travel declaration (ATD) online. Australian Border Force Commissioner Gavan Reynolds said replacing the paper card with an app is a step forward…
The drone damage at Chornobyl (left) and IAEA boss Rafael Grossi. Photos: IAEA Ukrainian firefighters are in full control of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after a drone strike last month caused extensive damage. The large confinement structure covering the No. 4 reactor destroyed in the 1986 accident, the New Safe Confinement (NSC), had a…
WA’s new cabinet will be sworn in tomorrow (Wednesday) at Government House. Photo: WA.gov.au INCOMING WA Premier Roger Cook has unveiled his new Cabinet after Labor’s victory in the state election earlier this month. Eight new ministers have been added to Cabinet since the 2021 state election. Cook describes his new cabinet team as one…
The carrier has been plagued by propellor issues and failed attempts to repair it. Photo: AMSA The owner of a foreign-flagged bulk carrier has been fined $63,000 for failing to heed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) orders. The Gladstone Magistrates Court fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd, owner of the Liberia-registered KMAX Leader, for its failure to comply…
Picture: stock A weakened Sydney Roosters outfit managed to upset reigning premiers Penrith Panthers 38-32 on Friday in round two of the 2025 NRL season. The result was not what the Panthers wanted as they face a grand final rematch with Melbourne this weekend. The round began with the Newcastle Knights accounting for the Redcliffe…
Photo: National Fire Ant Eradication Program NSW has banned hay from south-east Queensland for a month over fears of fire ant infestation due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government says that a group biosecurity emergency permit that allows for hay shipments from infested zones in south-east Qld have been temporarily suspended. Agriculture Minister Tara…
Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Queensland raced to an early lead and never really relented in their 35-15 win over the NSW Waratahs in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Brisbane on Saturday. The win saw the Reds move into third place on the competition table. The Reds quickly jumped out to a 21-8 lead at the…