Government
A roundup of Australian local, state, national and international government news, events and projects.
Almost 50kg of illegal drugs seized at Sydney Airport in 48 hours
Two foreign nationals have been refused bail after almost 50kg of cocaine and meth worth nearly $29 million were seized at Sydney Airport within the last two weeks. According to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the two unrelated drug shipments
NSW Fisheries officers push for stab-proof vests, spray, more powers
NSW Fisheries officers say they are being shot at, threatened with knives and baseball bats, and had cars driven at them. And they are taking industrial action to receive protective equipment like stab-proof vests and capsicum spray. The Public Service










