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South Australian Police will now be able to carry out roadside drug tests for cocaine after a rise in crashes linked to the illegal drug. The SA Government says its laws have been updated to include cocaine on the list […]
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) redevelopment will no longer proceed, the WA Government says. In a statement, state premier Roger Cook says that despite two years of work, the $1.6 billion needed for the project cannot be justified.
Victoria’s tiny towns are in line for state help in attracting visitors with applications for a new round of grant funding now open. Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes visited Glenlyon to formally open applications for the third round of applications
Moreton Bay City Council will give the Bray Park-Strathpine RSL Sub-Branch a three-year $12,000 grant to help them run ANZAC Day events. Council says the sub-branch will also receive in-kind support from them including help in getting permits and approvals,
Victoria is joining in the defence industry boom after signing new agreements with two global defence companies earlier this week. The state’s Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Minister Colin Brooks visited the 2025 Indo-Pacific (INDOPAC) international defence expo in Sydney this
Jamie Melham became the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup as she rode Half Yours to victory at Flemington today. Goodie Two Shoes finished second while Middle Earth was third. The 165th running of the $10 million race
A new mountain bike trail website has Southern NSW tourism officials hopeful that can tap into a market worth $1 billion last year. Great Southern Trails was launched by Destination Southern NSW (DSNSW) and features 10 networks which take in
Take pride in your city is the message of a new Cumberland City Council anti-litter campaign to boost greater civic pride among businesses and residents. Council is distributing multilingual material such as shopfront stickers and flyers to promote the “Our
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is bringing an extra 1000-plus services onto Victoria’s public transport network as the state gears up for Australian horse racing’s biggest day. Public Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced on Saturday the new services will add to
Gun owners should include their weapons in future estate planning to make it easier for those they leave behind, police say. The Queensland Police Service wants owners to include plans for their weapons in their last will and testament. And
