Force and Hurricanes players react after the game ends. Photo: Super Rugby Pacific The Western Force had a goal post to thank for walking away with a 17-all golden-point draw against the Wellington Hurricanes. In a finish to Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific match in Perth, Force flyhalf Ben Donaldson had nailed a 39m penalty in…
Cure Marine co-founder Dave Biggar and Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli at Mooloolaba Marina. Photos: Sunshine Coast Council A new 3D-printed carbon fibre catamaran is set to unveiled to the public at next month’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland. The Cure 55 catamaran was built at Cure Marine’s Coolum Beach headquarters on the…
Cast and executives of the Australian Ghosts show. Photo: Simon Westlake. Don’t stop if you’ve heard this before – a married couple move into a haunted mansion and only the wife can see and talk to the ghosts. That’s the plot for the Ghosts sit-com that is growing in popularity worldwide: it started in the…
The Diamonds will be out to atone for last year’s series defeat. Photo: stock Trans-Tasman netball is coming to Victoria after the 2025 Constellation Cup Test series opener was confirmed for Melbourne. Sport Minister Steve Dimopoulos says Australia and cup holders NZ will meet at John Cain Arena on Friday, October 17. “This international netball…
The AFP say there will be no tolerance shown for dangerous behaviour at airports. Photo: AFP Joke about blowing up a plane, abuse airline staff, attack strangers or try to open the door mid-flight — you will regret it. That is the holiday message the Australian Federal Police wants travellers to know as they head…
A dingo on K’garri (Fraser) Island. Visitors need to heed the safety rules at all times, says the government. Photo: Line Knipst/pexels The Queensland Government is reminding visitors to K’gari (Fraser) Island during the Easter holidays to follow their dingo-safety advice. People are reminded to always carry a dingo safety stick, avoid walking alone, don’t…
Jetstar is now flying three times a week from NZ’s South Island to Far North Queensland. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The far north tropics are now open to Christchurch after Jetstar began flying three times a week to Cairns Airport at the start of April. Their new service is the first non-stop connection between the destinations…
The blast scene after three trucks and 12 firefighters put out the garage fire. Photo: FRNSW A man has suffered burns after a charging lithium ion battery exploded in a garage in Lurnea, Sydney, yesterday (Tuesday) morning. Fire and Rescue NSW says crews were called to the property in Jedda Street just after 8.30am and…
Double demerit points will apply from tomorrow (Thursday, April 17) for seatbelt offences. Photo: Pixabay New data just out reveals a spike in seatbelt offences during the holidays for drivers and passengers, says the NSW Government. With double demerits due to take effect in NSW from Thursday to Monday (April 17-21), the government wants drivers…
Thursday, April 17, is shaping as the busiest day of domestic travel, says the airports association. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Airports across the country are bracing for ‘traffic Thursday’ as two long weekends and school holidays ‘combine’. The Australian Airports Association (AAA) is expecting a surge in foot traffic as travellers combine the Easter and Anzac…