Australia national/federal related stories including sporting events and teams
An RAAF Wedgetail airborne warning aircraft keeping an eye on the United Arab Emirates airspace will stay on in the Middle East. Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed the decision in an interview with ABC’s 7.30pm program earlier this week, A […]
Aussies are watching their superannuation (Super) funds more closely and taking a more hands-on approach on its investment. That was the finding of a Money Magazine survey conducted across January and February which drew 642 responses; it was run to
Plans for a new Brisbane Metro bus service to the airport for the 2032 Summers Olympics have been earmarked for greater funding urgency. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told the most recent meeting of city council that the project has
Three federal agencies have sent officers to 18 vineyards across South Australia in surprise visits to check on work law compliance. Officers from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Australian Border Force (ABF) visited vineyards in
Sydney City Council wants to talk housing as it eyes laneways, reclaimed industrial sites and main streets for more homes. Council has released a new discussion paper on housing for public debate and Lord Mayor Clover Moore says it asks
“Take the keys and go” …. That’s what Big4 Holidays Parks wants to tell the winner of a $250,000 road trip package so they can create travel content for them. And they are running a competition whose prize package includes
Track works across the Brisbane and Gold Coast rail network will continue until the end of April, Queensland Rail says. And it says work times have been extended due to strike action over the Easter weekend. Large queues formed at
Three police officers were injured and an unmarked car stolen as nine teenagers faced court in Townsville yesterday (April 7). Queensland Police said three officers were injured in attacks on them and were taken to Townsville University Hospital for treatment.
Amateur astronomers in Victoria, NSW and Queensland have been busy – and they have been honoured by the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) for their efforts. The astronomers were all awarded the Page Medal, named after amateur astronomer Berenice Page
Townsville Port’s new 14-hectare cargo laydown facility will allow it to handle heavy equipment for the critical minerals, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industries. The state government says the port’s new cargo area means it can handle large project cargo
