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Firefighters from other states are heading to Victoria to help put out deadly bushfires as a joint $19.5 million funding package was unveiled. At least one person was confirmed dead in the Longwood are as of Sunday, according to media […]
45,000 GOOD VIBES FOR PASIFIKA FESTIVAL Moreton Bay council have given the organisers of a Pacific Islands festival a three-year $45,000 grant. Mayor Peter Flannery says the Pasifika Vibes Festival is returning in 2026. It will be held at the
The United Nations (UN) will press on despite the United States’ withdrawal from 66 global organisations, including 31 of the UN’s affiliates. A spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that he regrets the decision by US President Donald Trump
More bus shields are on the way for Queensland drivers with an extra $3 million to be spent on expanding safety upgrades. The deal includes $1 million to retrofit 50 Brisbane City Council buses on top of 45 already scheduled
A giant crocodile was among six caught in the Northern Territory in the first week of 2026 as a very wet season makes them more active. The six include a 4.9 metre long animal caught by a Parks and Wildlife
Helping the US seize an oil tanker in the North Atlantic will help Britain drive Russia’s shadow fleet off the seas. The comment was made by UK Defence Secretary John Healey when he recently address the House of Commons in
Three overseas start-ups are among five finalists on Moreton Bay council’s shortlist for for its $1 million Ultimate HQ competition. The competition is a joint effort between council and University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) to establish a high-potential scale-up
Los Angeles-style urban fires may pose a threat to almost seven million Australians, a new joint report says. The When Cities Burn: Could the LA Fires happen here? report was compiled by former fire chiefs and the Climate Council and
A heatwave covering south-east Australia means people need to stay cool, hydrate and stay indoors, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) says. The public has been reminded to prioritise hydration, rest indoors and check on those more susceptible to
Tax dodgers are to be banned from leaving the country until they settle their debts, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says. The ATO is now using Departure Prohibition Orders (DPOs) to block departures amid moves to boost payment and debt
