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The new tourism campaign is launched at the Darwin Military Museum. Photo: NT Government

New military tourism campaign for NT launched as Darwin remembers WW2 air raid

A new military tourism campaign for the NT has been launched in the same week that Darwin commemorated the 84th anniversary of its bombing. And it hopes to tap into a major air force exercise, Operation Pitch Black, in July-August […]
Health is the greatest cause of increasing deficits, the report says. Photo: www.freepik.com

Deficits likely to haunt Australian governments for 20 straight years, says new report

A string of deficits is likely to plague Australian governments for 20 straight years, says a new report. That’s the finding of the report from non-partisan economic researchers e61 Institute and the non-profit McKinnon organisation. And finding ways to fix […]
Devils …. Macquarie Point in Hobart before parliament voted to approved the construction of a AFL stadium at the site. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Tasmania Devils ready to double down on history as VFL debut against Coburg looms

Tasmania Devils are preparing for their historic entry into the AFL in 2028 by doubling down on history this season. On Saturday, March 21, they will host Coburg at North Hobart Oval in their twin debut: as a club and […]
eight ... An arrest is made in Melbourne over the meth haul. Photo courtesy AFP

Eight jailed for almost 100 years over six-tonne meth haul worth $1.7 billion

Eight men have now been jailed for a combined 95 years over a 2023 plot to smuggle six tonnes of meth worth $1.7 billion into Australia. The plot was foiled by an international investigation (Operation Parkes) that involved Australian, Canadian […]
Europe …. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul addresses journalists in Canberra during his visit at the start of the month. Photo: DFAT.

Europe trade deal closest in last 25 years, says Farrell, as Germany eyes critical minerals

A free trade deal with Europe is the closest it has been in 25 years, says Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell. And Germany says it is keen to do a deal on critical minerals that an FTA will make easier. […]
Phillip Island .... Bitget is a regional partner for MotoGP. Photo: karlpusch/Pixabay

Phillip Island losing MotoGP after Victoria blocks owners’ bid to move race to Albert Park’s F1 track

Phillip Island tourism is to change lanes after it loses its iconic Australian Moto Grand Prix later this year. The Victorian government had blocked a bid by event owners MotoGP Sports (formerly Dorna) to move the race to the Formula […]
Neither the US nor Australia have enough welders, says Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden. Photo: Giomar Arango/www.pixabay.com

Welders remain in short supply as new Qld training program offers subsidies

More welders are needed in Queensland and a training program with subsidies has been launched to address the problem. The program by Weld Australia and Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is geared to address an ongoing shortage of welders in the […]
Private health insurers are on notice to explain the increase, the government says. Photo: DC Studio on Freepik.

Private health premiums to rise by 4.41% from April, says PHA

Health insurance premiums will rise on average by 4% from April 1 due to increasing claims and costs, the private sector says. And Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says insurers need to explain the new premiums to policy holders. Private […]
Potholes are now being identified and prioritised for repair by AI. Photo: Moreton Bay City Council

AI is finding potholes through dashcam cameras mounted in council’s rubbish trucks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to locate potholes across Moreton Bay roads in Queensland as part of a $64 million road repair program. And dashcam cameras in waste collection trucks is allowing AI to locate the potholes. Moreton Bay […]
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