Two juvenile cassowaries are back in the wild near Tully, Far North Queensland, after they spent 10 months in rehabilitation. The Qld Environment Department (QED) says it is the first time they have released two cassowaries into the wild together. […]
Chronic back pain is likely to hurt more than three million Australians by 2033 and cost the economy more than $630 million over 10 years. A new study from Monash University reveals that long-term back problems will cause a loss
Disaster prepping has been boosted by a new thunderstorm tracking feature on Moreton Bay City Council’s (MBCC) online disaster dashboard. Mayor Peter Flannery says the dashboard upgrade is a major step forward in keeping the community informed and is due
Perisher Valley firefighters want visitors and locals alike to remain “Fire Safe” on the NSW snowfields even as winter winds down. The message from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) comes after they put out three domestic fires in the Snowy
LAND purchases will account for almost three-quarters of a $63 million spending package to build schools, roads and emergency services across Western Sydney. The new funding deal announced by the NSW Government targets infrastructure projects in Sydney’s north and south-west
An engine failure in a bulk carrier just north of Newcastle, NSW, is under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The bureau says the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, Basic Victory, lost its main engine about 33km north of Newcastle
ROAD deaths across the country are the highest they have been in 15 years despite a national road safety strategy designed to reduce the toll. The figures, and disparity, was highlighted by the national motoring advocacy group Australian Automobile Association
Lockyer Valley Regional Council is removing its $10 domestic green waste fee until a wider decision can be made about collection and processing. Councillor Julie Reck says that the decision, which was endorsed by council at its last meeting, takes
For this year’s World Solar Challenge race, the University of NSW’s Sunswift team are keen to finish off some unfinished business. The 3000km Darwin-Adelaide race runs from August 24-31 this year and already features a first: it is being run
Redcliffe’s Talobilla Park in Brisbane is to host the 2027 women’s softball world cup as the sport prepares for its return to the Olympic Games. Eight countries will compete in the Cup finals which is returning to Australian soil for
