FILE …. NSW were run down by Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Saturday. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The Western Force are fourth spot on the Super Rugby Pacific table after a come-from-behind 29-20 bonus-point win over NZ’s Highlanders in Perth on Saturday. The Force trailed 20-7 at one point in the match…
Photo: stock / freepik A record death toll for motorcycle riders on NSW roads is prompting the state government to call a safety roundtable in Sydney. The government says deaths are at a 10-year high; last year, there were 16 more deaths involving riders and passengers (68 in total) compared to 2023. Already this year…
Byron Bay businesses felt the southern sting of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo: Climate Council Businesses at all levels need to factor in their exposure to climate change – and they’re not set up to do so. That’s the view of academic Dr Tanya Fiedler of the UNSW, internationally recognised for her work in climate risk…
FLASHBACK …. flooding in Ingham, Far North Queensland, in 2018. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI NSW farmer Peter Lake has a simple message for politicians on both sides of the ideological divide – don’t talk the talk, walk the talk. “I don’t see our major political parties (are) brave enough to make the decisions that the majority…
Domestic visitors to NSW spent a record $41.2bn in 2024, $15.9bn of it in Sydney, new tourism research data reveals. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI 2024 has proven to be NSW’s best-ever year for visitor revenue with $53.2 billion spent by domestic and international travellers. The figure was 3.6 per cent higher year-on-year according to new data…
Photo: National Fire Ant Eradication Program NSW has banned hay from south-east Queensland for a month over fears of fire ant infestation due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government says that a group biosecurity emergency permit that allows for hay shipments from infested zones in south-east Qld have been temporarily suspended. Agriculture Minister Tara…
Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Queensland raced to an early lead and never really relented in their 35-15 win over the NSW Waratahs in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Brisbane on Saturday. The win saw the Reds move into third place on the competition table. The Reds quickly jumped out to a 21-8 lead at the…
Photo: freepik/stock Full strength beer is coming back to certain stadiums in NSW on a six-month trial basis. The state government says the trial kicks off this weekend at Parramatta stadium for all NRL, NRLW and A-Leagues matches with Accor and Newcastle stadiums also involved. Parramatta stadium will host three matches this weekend: Panthers-Roosters in…
Qantas was the first airline to confirm tenancy at the new western Sydney airport. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI A new $16m fund will be used to lure more airlines to the new Western Sydney International Airport when it opens late next year. The Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund will be equally funded by the NSW Government…
This car goes under in floodwaters at Archerfield on Sunday, March 9. Photo: Queensland Fire Department Federal financial support for residents in Qld and NSW directly affected by ex-cyclone Alfred will be available later today (March 11). Under the Disaster Recovery Allowance, up to 13 weeks of income support is available for eligible workers and…