Australia national/federal related stories including sporting events and teams
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
ALMOST all tariffs on Australian exports to the United Arab Emirates will be gone as of Wednesday, October 1, as a new free trade agreement (FTA) kicks in. Under the $12.3 billion FTA, more than 99% of Australian exports to
Year 12 students are turning to energy drinks and sweets in their studies for exams, a new stress survey by youth mental health service ReachOut shows. The month-long survey of 1000 students (16 to 25 years-old) showed that 28% of respondents said
Moreton Bay needs at least 1500 more hotel rooms for the 2032 Olympic Games and more beyond in its chase for business conferences and live events. In an exclusive interview with News Cop, Moreton Bay Council Mayor Peter Flannery says
A $180 million hotel precinct is coming to North Lakes as Moreton Bay City Council chases more room capacity before the 2032 Olympic Games. Local developer Comiskey Group is to build and operate the 130-room hotel on a 1.7-hectare site
A regional banking alliance say they have a plan to keep bank branches open in rural and regional areas. And the Regional Banking Investment Alliance (RBIA) says it gave that plan to the Federal Treasury. (The alliance comprises of 21
Making Victoria the first port of call for investment is the goal of a state delegation that is visiting China with a string of new service and trade deals announced since their arrival. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen is leading the
Monash University researchers believe they have found the ideal size for an Australian city by pinpointing the ‘magic number’ of residents. The university’s transport studies institute surveyed 655 cities and say sustainability peaks when a city’s population is within 4%
Hunter mines have been put on notice from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to keep an eye on air quality. And to help them comply, penalties have been strengthened, the agency says. The reminder comes with the EPA’s sixth
