Hazard reduction burns are now happening across Moreton Bay in preparation of the new bushfire season. The city council manages more than 10,000 hectares of bush and relies on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts to determine suitable days. Mayor Peter Flannery […]
Defence spending will increase by an extra $53 billion in 10 years and account for 3% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product by 2033. The 2026 National Defence Strategy released by the federal government today says the GDP allocation will bring
Dental costs are hurting eight out of 10 Australians in the pocket with one in eight saying it leaves them unable to pay for essentials like food. And the call is out for greater funding in the upcoming Federal Budget
Concrete sand supplies are posing a cost threat to future construction projects in Tasmania like the new Macquarie Point stadium precinct, the industry warns. And it is calling for a statewide heavy construction material plan quickly in order to manage
Australia’s defence force is bigger, stronger, deadlier and better able to protect the country and its national interests. That is the assessment Chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Admiral David Johnston, in a roundtable talk with media. The new
Moana Pasifika says it is to disband after the 2026 Super Rugby season amid financial and playing difficulties. After five years in Super Rugby, the Auckland-based team says the decision was made after it concluded it was no longer financially
Brisbane Airport is keen to add two more hotels as demand keeps growing and it is inviting hotel operators to submit proposals. It says its three hotels are now consistently reaching capacity and the new hotels will allow them to
An ancient earthquake that struck near Caboolture may yield some secrets to better prepare and respond to future strikes. Moreton Bay Council is helping University of Melbourne researchers learn more about the magnitude 6.5-plus quake, which struck a fault line
A private LEGO collection worth $250,000 is going up for auction and turning heads locally and overseas with its rarity and scale. Auctioneer Lloyds Auctions says the starting bid for all pieces and set is $1. It says the collection
A diplomatic push to secure fuel supplies is continuing with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Brunei and Malaysia from tomorrow (April 14). His visit to those countries (April 14-17) will focus on energy, fertiliser and other critical goods supplies.
