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Track works across the Brisbane and Gold Coast rail network will continue until the end of April, Queensland Rail says. Large queues formed at train stations on Tuesday, April 7, on the first work day back after the Easter long […]
Three police officers were injured and an unmarked car stolen as nine teenagers faced court in Townsville yesterday (April 7). Queensland Police said three officers were injured in attacks on them and were taken to Townsville University Hospital for treatment.
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
Moreton Bay council is pushing the Queensland Government to fast-track planning and funding for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative project. Mayor Peter Flannery said on Wednesday (April 1) that he wanted a “solid commitment” from government to solve their traffic
New NRL club Perth Bears are continuing to build for their debut season next year by signing a fifth Test player. Polish-born England international Mikolaj Oledzki has been signed to a three-year deal. Born in Gdansk, Poland, he has played
Artificial intelligence cameras will be tested to see if they can detect crocodiles in waters across northern Queensland. The Queensland Government is teaming up with James Cook University (JCU) to test AI-linked cameras mounted on a trailer that will be
AN NFL regular season game will be played mid-morning on a Friday at the MCG about two weeks before the AFL grand final. The Los Angeles Rams will take on ‘neighbours’ San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Game on
New data centre proposals worth nearly $52 billion have been endorsed by the NSW Government. The 15 projects, worth $51.9 billion, have been conditionally approved by the Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) which has released a draft paper on managing the
An ageing, isolated population in affluent inner Sydney is emerging as a central hub for crisis relief. Non-profit clothing charity Thread Together diverts new clothing from landfill to those in hardship. It is expanding its Mobile Wardrobe van service to
The cause of fish deaths in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley remains under investigation by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Teams have been taking water samples and following up leads with the community on a daily basis since
