Regional Councils Call for $200 Million Fund to Keep Australian Airports Open
Regional councils are calling on the Australian Government to establish a $200 million funding program to help maintain regional airports, after a surve...
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Two Drivers Killed in Fiery Crash Near Boddington, WA
Two people have died after two cars collided and caught fire on Pinjarra-Williams Road, south-west of Boddington, with police appealing for witnesses.
Mingenew Calls for Greater Support to Keep Rural Childcare Open
A rural Western Australian shire has asked the federal government to recognise the challenges of operating childcare services in small communities, wher...
Armidale Begins Major Water Main Upgrade to Strengthen Local Network
Armidale Regional Council will replace an ageing cast-iron water main in Ampol and Miller Streets with a modern system, with construction scheduled to b...
Alice Springs College Merger Faces Infrastructure Funding Concerns
Community and education representatives have raised concerns that the initial $500,000 allocation may not cover the infrastructure upgrades needed for t...
Central Darling Shire Begins Unsupervised Swimming Pool Trial
Four public swimming pools across the Central Darling Shire are being opened for unsupervised access this season, with residents required to complete sa...
Ballarat’s Mars Stadium Reopens With 10,000-Seat Upgrade
Ballarat’s redeveloped Mars Stadium has unveiled its expanded seating capacity and upgraded facilities ahead of the return of major AFLW events to the r...
Mildura Power Outage Compensation Increased to $380
Powercor has increased and fast-tracked financial assistance for eligible Mildura residents and businesses affected by last week’s major electricity out...
$15 Billion Data Centre Proposed on Outskirts of Wagga Wagga
CDC Data Centres has revealed plans for a major 1.4-gigawatt facility at Gregadoo, with planning work and community consultation expected to begin soon.
Brisbane 2032 Stadium Builder Moves to Final Contract Stage
BESIX Watpac and John Holland have been selected as the sole finalist to progress contract negotiations for Brisbane’s planned 63,000-seat Victoria Park...
Gold Coast Mayor Renews Call for Southeast Queensland Daylight Saving
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has renewed his proposal for a separate daylight-saving arrangement in southeast Queensland as daylight saving begins in sever...
Funding Supports Overhaul of Noosa Hinterland Trail Network
The Cootharaba Lookout in the Noosa hinterland has been upgraded with new viewing platforms, seating, water facilities and other improvements as part of...
Factory-Built Homes Proposed to Help Address Orange Housing Shortage
A new proposal for factory-built ecohomes in Orange aims to speed up construction while reducing household energy costs as local property prices remain...
Tasmania's Cherry Blossom Festival Blossoms From a Japanese Soba Connection
A Japanese love of Tasmanian buckwheat and fresh soba noodles helped create a lasting cultural connection that is now celebrated through the annual Hana...
Remote Northern Territory Communities Face Bus Service Cuts
Essential bus services connecting Alice Springs with five remote communities have been reduced, with the operator warning that some routes could be canc...
Alice Springs Carpentry Apprentice Faces Year-Long Delay to Qualification
A carpentry apprentice in Alice Springs says course cancellations at Charles Darwin University could delay his qualification by up to 12 months because...
Alice Springs Carpentry Apprentice Faces Year-Long Delay to Qualification
A carpentry apprentice in Alice Springs says course cancellations at Charles Darwin University could delay his qualification by up to 12 months because...
Shark Warnings Issued After Whale Carcass Washes Up at Perth's City Beach
Several sharks have been spotted near a whale carcass that washed ashore at Perth's City Beach, prompting authorities to issue multiple warnings for swi...
Mary River Restoration Project Revives One of Queensland's Degraded Catchments
A long-running community restoration effort along Queensland's Mary River is reducing erosion, improving water quality and helping restore habitat for n...
75-Year-Old Sailor Rescued After 30 Days Adrift Off Darwin Harbour
A 75-year-old sailor has been rescued after spending 30 days at sea near Darwin Harbour, with three strangers coming to his aid after his supplies were...