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Development application (DA) assessments in NSW could take twice as fast under a new round of reforms kicking in later this month. The state government says the new changes will take effect on March 21. It says the changes involve: […]
Nuclear facilities in Iran remain intact despite US and Israeli attacks, the United Nations watchdog says. But any serious breach could force the evacuation of every major city in the region. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General, Rafael Mariano
New China import quotas is expected to force Australia to find new markets for 100,000 tonnes of its beef exports. The assessment is part of a quarterly report from agribusiness bankers Rabobank, who noted that China’s new three-year import quotas
Bull sharks are expected to be more active in NSW open waters with swimmers urged to remain wary. A government alert was published following recent heavy rain that could help increase bull shark activity in Sydney Harbour, rivers and along
Musket balls more than 200 years old which were illegally taken from a national park now have a new home at the Queensland Museum. The 48 musket balls that were recovered were among artifacts removed illegally from Bribie Island National
Travellers should not rush into cancelling flights without consultation after US and Israeli forces attacked Iran over the weekend. That was the message from Australian Travel Industry Association chief executive officer after news of strikes on cites, bases and airports
The dirt was literally dug up on a new $19.5 million beach pavilion at Redcliffe in Brisbane today. Moreton Bay City Council held a sod-turning ceremony on site for the new Suttons Beach Pavilion attended by local and federal MPs.
Pacific Island states are likely to miss out on the financial benefits of deep-sea mining in their territorial waters, Greenpeace International says. New independent research commissioned by the environmentalists say Pacific Islands would likely become one of the most affected, but
A new braille trail, vibration post and optic sensory panels are among upgrades being installed in an all-abilities playground at Arana Hills, Brisbane. The Leslie Patrick Park is Moreton Bay council’s flagship all-abilities playground. The upgrades are for children and
Qantas is to operate a new direct summer service between Sydney and Las Vegas in a move it says will cut five hours from the current travel time. The new seasonal service will start in December and run to March
