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New $2.4bn housing deal to build foundations for 50,000 homes across Queensland
A joint $2.4 billion housing infrastructure funding deal is expected to pave the way for 51,000 new homes in Queensland. The state-federal deal will target the construction of new roads, water and sewerage works in at least three identified Priority […]
Women’s Softball World Cup 2027 at Redcliffe: Photo Gallery
From today’s Softball Australia announcement that Redcliffe stadium at Kippa-Ring, Brisbane, will be the new venue for the 2027 women’s World Cup finals. All photos by ANDREW KACIMAIWAI. Click here for our story: https://newscop.com.au/2026/05/19/redcliffe-hosts-women-softball-world-cup/
Redcliffe stadium steps up to home plate as venue for 2027 women’s softball World Cup finals changes
The Redcliffe Dolphins’ NRL stadium is to turn into a diamond next year under a switch of venues for the 2027 women’s softball world cup finals. The decision was announced by Softball Australia CEO Sarah Leo at the stadium at […]
More homes in the pipeline for greater Hobart with Derwent Barracks site to be sold to the state
Up to 1000 new homes will take the place of barracks with Defence land at Dowsing Point near Hobart City to be sold to the state. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Tasmanian Premer Jeremy Rockliff […]
NSW councils, agencies to divvy up $1.2 million in funding to ease anti-dumping burden
Councils and agencies will receive a helping hand in their ongoing battle to crack down on illegal dumping of household and commercial waster. 19 projects will share in a $1.2 million grant funding windfall from the NSW Environment Protect Agency […]
Digging for Barangaroo Metro station unearths 200-year-old addition to maritime museum
In 2018, workers digging down what is now the Barangaroo Metro rail station dug up a ‘survivor’ of Sydney’s colonial past – a 200-year-old timber boat. And the country’s oldest surviving colonial boat has now become a permanent addition to […]
NRL Magic Round set to become ‘Magic Week’ as Qld moves to cash in with new hosting deal
The NRL Magic Round is to stay in Brisbane for six more years as the state government moves to turn it into a week-long tourism and business promotion. On Friday, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a deal to lock in […]
Antarctica ‘may be flipping’ from climatic buffer role to amplifier
LIFE DOWN SOUTH DEPENDENT ON SEA ICE Sea ice supports one of the planet’s most productive ecosystems ranging from microscopic algae to krill, whales and penguins. Emperor penguins are entirely dependent on stable sea ice for breeding, moulting and resting […]
Aussie marine scientists track vessels in and out of water to predict invasive seaweed’s spread in NZ
Australian marine scientists are tracking vessels in and out of the water to predict the spread of an invasive seaweed in New Zealand waters. And the results may have implications for Australia’s marine biosecurity. The Australian Institute of Marine Science […]
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