Devonport’s new ferry terminal and berth are nearing completion as the new Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry finally arrived at its new home. The ferry arrived last week for operational commissioning and training, says Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff. “The process […]
New roads needed to start construction of a new nuclear submarine yard are starting to take shape at Osborne in Adelaide, South Australia. The road works will prepare the Lefevre Peninsula to become the home of the country’s AUKUS nuclear-powered
A nuclear submarine shipyard earmarked for Osborne, South Australia, is to get an extra $4.6 billion tipped into it. With $3.9bn already allocated to the Adelaide-based yard in February, total public spending on it now stands at $8.5bn. The Australian
Cocaine worth more than $400 million found in a shipping container is prompting federal police calls for the public’s help. Australian Border Force (ABF) says 534kg of cocaine was found inside the container at Port Botany on Monday (July 13).
Private sector interest to build and operate a nearly $800 million maritime maintenance hub at Cairns is now being sought. Ports North is driving the project to expand the city’s status as marine maintenance hub with state and federal support.
In a slice of Australian maritime history, a locally-flagged and crewed cargo vessel has become the country’s first reserve strategic fleet ship. The ANL Kokoda will be part of a five-year pilot program to strengthen Australia’s shipping sovereignty and national
Douglas Shire officials are pinning new hopes on the marine industry boosted by new funding from the Queensland Government. The state is giving $300,000 to Douglas Shire Council to carry out a scoping study into a proposed marine precinct at
Queensland is to fast-track a 35-year lease extension for bp Australia at Brisbane Port to boost fuel storage capacity. And the state government says the move could create up to 100 million litres in capacity if the company goes ahead
Drone operators need to be aware of flight restrictions when flying their devices, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) says. The reminder comes after a Canley Heights man, 26, was fined $8000 by Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney on Tuesday
Townsville Port’s new 14-hectare cargo laydown facility will allow it to handle heavy equipment for the critical minerals, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industries. The state government says the port’s new cargo area means it can handle large project cargo
