Mackay Canegrowers Warn Rising Council Rates Are Pushing Industry to the Brink
Mackay cane representatives are challenging higher regional council rates, warning that increased costs are placing additional pressure on farming famil...
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Stepping Out for Traffic Safety
Traffic-flow management around multiple Horsham schools and the hospital is set for significant upgrades following long-running concerns about pedestria...
Ag Quip 2026 Brings Major Agricultural Showcase to Gunnedah
Thousands of visitors are gathering in Gunnedah as Ag Quip 2026 showcases the latest agricultural machinery, technology and farming innovations from Augu...
Lake Wyangan Roads Reopen as Griffith Housing Project Moves Forward
Mallinson Road and Abattoir Road are now open to traffic, supporting infrastructure for a future development of around 500 homes.
Brisbane Police Launch Major Road Safety Crackdown Across Local Roads
Police are stepping up enforcement across Brisbane during Queensland Road Safety Week, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, fatigue, seatbelt off...
Fremantle Breakwater Refurbishment Works Underway Near Fishing Boat Harbour
Refurbishment works are taking place along Capo D’Orlando Drive beside Fishing Boat Harbour and the Fremantle Sailing Club.
Northern Territory Government Announces New 1,200-Bed Prison for Darwin
A new 1,200-bed men's remand and intake centre and a 200-bed women's facility are planned next to the existing Darwin Correctional Precinct at Holtze.
Crash Follows Mayhem at New Babinda Pedestrian Crossing
A crash has sparked controversy over the design and operation of a newly installed signalised pedestrian crossing at the Bruce Highway–Munro Street inte...
Councillors Face Tighter Rules Over Discretionary Funding
Cairns Regional Council has approved changes preventing councillors with a conflict of interest from allocating discretionary funds to projects connecte...
No Water, No REZ: Armidale Pushes for Water Security
Armidale is using the proposed New England Renewable Energy Zone as leverage to secure a long-term solution to the region’s water supply.
Wodonga Golf Course Fight Continues After Minister Misses Petition Deadline
A petition signed by about 8,000 people sought to protect Wodonga's golf course, but the Victorian Planning Minister did not respond by the requested de...
Townsville Power Outage Leaves Thousands Without Electricity
A major blackout affected almost 19,000 homes and businesses across the Townsville region before power was progressively restored.
Strong Snapper Fishing Reported Across Port Macquarie Coast
Anglers are enjoying productive conditions across beaches, estuaries, rocks and offshore reefs, with snapper, bream, whiting and other species being cau...
Calls Grow for More Parking in Port Macquarie CBD
Local residents are calling for more parking spaces in the Port Macquarie city centre following the introduction of a parking trial.
Man Dies After Fall From Apartment Balcony in Artarmon
An elderly man has died after falling from a balcony at an apartment building in Artarmon, Sydney, prompting a critical incident investigation on Thursday, 13 August 2026. Emerg...
Townhouse Development Proposed Near Orange Primary School
A new townhouse proposal near a primary school has been submitted to Orange City Council, giving the community an opportunity to review the plans and ma...
Brisbane’s Anstead Bushland Set for Planned Burn
A planned burn is scheduled to take place at Anstead Bushland in Brisbane today, Thursday, 13 August 2026, weather permitting. Brisbane City Council announced the operation as p...
Demolition Begins on Derelict Queens Wharf Building
Work has begun to remove a long-standing derelict building at Queens Wharf in Newcastle as part of the city's waterfront renewal.
Five Mount Gambier Bowlers Selected to Represent South Australia
Five members of the Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association have been selected for the South Australian team at the 56th National Australian Ind...
City of Yarra Halts Plan for Affordable Key-Worker Housing in Abbotsford
The City of Yarra has stopped plans for at least 50 affordable rental apartments intended for key workers in Abbotsford.