Australia national/federal related stories including sporting events and teams
Outstanding income tax returns from more than two million taxpayers need to be filed before the deadline to avoid penalty. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) assistant commissioner Rob Thomson says the October 31 deadline is fast approaching. “If you’re lodging yourself, […]
A $60 million TAFE centre is to go up at Petrie, Brisbane, after Moreton Bay City Council transferred site ownership to the Queensland Government. The site, in the Moreton Bay Central precinct, will allow students to train in construction, engineering,
The Chiefs are coming to the National Rugby League competition in 2028, PNG Prime Minister James Marape says. The team’s name was announced at the Australia-PNG PM’s XVIII match in Port Moresby on Sunday, won 28-10 by the visitors. “We
Pool fencing safety across Moreton Bay is failing due to DIY jobs, maintenance problems and inflatables. As the year warms up, Moreton Bay City Council released data that reveals a sense of greater complacency and lack of safety knowledge among
Tasmania and NSW have pitched in to help get a direct air link between Newcastle and Hobart off the ground in December. Jetstar is to operate a flight three times a week from December 2 until April 21. The service
Australia has joined seven other rugby union nations in banning players from Test duties if they sign up to a rebel R360 global competition. The other nations are New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy. The joint
Posties are being injured on the roads at least five times a week and drivers need to keep an eye out, Australia Post says. In the 2024-25 financial year, over 280 posties were injured in third-party traffic accidents ranging from
South Australian wine exports to Canada are up almost 16% since US bottles were pulled from Canadian shelves early this year. The SA Government says new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures revealed their producers made an extra $6.4 million (up
NSW’s upcoming Labour Day weekend will shaping as a hectic one headlined by the NRL grand final and historic train and boat rides. The state government says 11 sports and cultural events are tipped to lure more than 100,000 visitors
A US trade team is in Taipei to boost US farm exports even as American farmers reel from China’s decision not to buy their soybeans. The Under-Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Luke Lindberg is leading a delegation of
