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The first of 65 new trains for Queensland is to roll out of a new high-tech manufacturing plant next year, the state government says. It confirms that construction has begun on a fleet of 65 six-car passenger trains at the […]
Sydney Trains is to get a record $2.1 billion to spend on maintenance so it can improve service reliability and incident response. The funding is contained in the forthcoming 2026-27 NSW Budget’s rail reliability plan; the plan will spend $200
A Mexican duo have appeared in a NSW court over a failed bid to smuggle 200kg of meth ‘paint’ inside a shipping container. The duo appeared before the NSW Bail Division Court on June 16 charged over the failed bid
The ‘full house’ sign has gone up at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific grand final between hosts Hurricanes and their northern neighbours, Chiefs. And an Australian will be playing: former Wallaby Lalakai Foketi is likely to feature
Arthritis research has been given a $100 million 10-year funding boost as part of a mission to be established. The funding was announced by PM Anthony Albanese recently in launching the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Research Mission. The launch was
NSW businesses need more government relief as a new survey shows confidence is plunging amid plans to freeze or cut jobs. Business NSW says its latest Business Conditions Survey reveals a sharp plunge in confidence statewide, driven by weaker demand,
The Gosford waterfront will undergo a $41 million transformation under the new State Budget starting with one-kilometre boardwalk. The 4.5 metre wide boardwalk will connect Gosford to Point Clare for pedestrians and cyclists running adjacent to the railway line over
El Nino is on the cards to return this winter with the US and Japan authorities join Australia in warning it is coming back. Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) long-term forecasts for July-September shows below-average rainfall is expected for southern Australia
Tony Popovic had extra cause to celebrate the Socceroos’ 2-0 win over Turkiye in their opening FIFA World Cup game. The head coach’s contract has been renewed through to the AFC Asian Cup 2027, Football Australia (FA) said on Friday,
Moreton Bay City ratepayers will have to pay an extra $1.13 a week after council unveiled its new $1.2 billion 2026-27 budget this morning. The city council says the 4.69% rates increase will be buffered by a 10% increase in
