Sydney Harbour is set to host the trial of Australia's first locally designed and manufactured electric ferry, after contracts were signed to begin construction on the landmark vessel. Tasmanian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine will commence work on the new ferry later this year, marking another step in the NSW Government's push toward cleaner public transport.
A new $10.7 million national biosecurity platform will help scientists and researchers across Australia identify pest and disease threats faster, strengthening protections for the country's vital primary industries. The NSW Government is spearheading the development of Biosecurity Trakka, a five-year partnership that aims to modernise Australia's plant biosecurity systems.
Over recent weeks, the slogan "ditch the witch" has been featured alongside AI-generated photos of Victorian premier Jacinta Allan. She's depicted in a dusty and distressed witch's hat, a fake wart on her chin, on billboards and trucks around Melbourne in the lead up to the state election this November.
BEIRUT (AP) – The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said. Israel’s military appears to be trying to make as many gains as possible in case a U.S.-Iran agreement is reached to end the war in the region, which is likely to include Lebanon.
The New South Wales Government is set to introduce a suite of tougher laws aimed at dismantling organised crime networks, including stronger penalties for public shootings, firebombings, the use of so-called "kill cars" and the recruitment of children into criminal activity.
Motorists across New South Wales who forget to renew their vehicle registration will soon receive a text message reminder, as the State Government rolls out new measures aimed at reducing accidental unregistered driving. The Minns Labor Government has announced the introduction of SMS notifications for drivers whose registration has expired.
A major contractor involved in the Western Sydney Airport Metro project has been removed following a wide-ranging probity investigation into subcontracting and labour supply practices, with the findings now referred to police and multiple integrity agencies.
As the United Kingdom and other countries make moves to follow Australia's lead in restricting access to social media for under 16s, there is still much we don't know about how the technology impacts young people's mental health over time.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday, as part of Kyiv’s campaign of strikes on military and energy targets deep inside Russia.
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