A roundup of Australian local, state, national and international government news, events and projects.
Koalas in NSW are still fighting for existence despite a new survey revealing 274,000 animals living in more than 1000 sites across parks, forests and private land. Animal welfare groups sounded a caution after the baseline survey’s results was announced […]
A two-way toll for Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and tunnel will go towards funding a permanent $60 weekly toll cap, the NSW Government says. To pay for the cap, two-way tolling will be introduced on the bridge and in the tunnel
Crocodiles will be removed from their habitat under a Queensland Government proposal for more removal zones and more patrols. The government’s new crocodile management plan targets Ingham, Gordonvale (Mulgrave River) and Mareeba in Far North Queensland. REMOVAL ZONES Tyto Wetlands, Ingham: Queensland Parks and
A fake report of a night curfew for drivers aged over-60 are amid a slew of false road rules stories circulating online, the federal government warns. Federal Transport Minister Catherine King confirmed the existence of an online ‘campaign’ in an
Greyhound racing at Wentworth Park in Sydney is to be replaced by 7300 new homes and sports facilities for the growing inner city. And Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) says it is “totally stunned” by the decision. The NSW Government has
Credit cards and digital wallets are now the focus of a new federal parliamentary inquiry into their use. The announcement comes as shoppers gear up for both Christmas and Boxing Day sales. According to federal parliament, in 2024, Australians spent
A new, larger SES depot at Deception Bay and record recruit intake will ramp up disaster response across Moreton Bay. The opening of the new $7.5 million Deception Bay SES depot follows last week’s damaging storms. Council says that in
Tasmania’s new AFL stadium is going ahead with the first tenders for work on the Macquarie Point site now released. The Tasmanian government says tenders for bulk excavations and to pack down The Goods Shed have now been released. The
A memorial avenue for Queensland’s war dead is turning 100 years old and one Brisbane suburb will host a subdued commemoration. Anzac Memorial Avenue runs from Petrie to Redcliffe and opened on December 5, 1925, by acting Premier William Forgan
Dirt karters in Ipswich will stay at their Willowbank tracks as Ipswich City Council backs the renewal of three other sports leases. Council is also supporting the renewal of leases for swimming at Goodna Aquatic Centre and tennis at Springfield
