• NSW Crackdown on No-Reason Evictions
  • NSW Fast-Tracks Police Recruitment
  • Kingscliff to Host World's Largest Women's Surf Festival
  • One Nation Surges to First
  • House Votes to Halt Action Against Iran
Sydney Harbour Set for First Australian-Made Electric Ferry Trial

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.

Great Koala National Park Set to Boost Conservation and Tourism on Mid North Coast

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has visited Coffs Harbour as planning continues for the proposed Great Koala National Park, a major conservation project aimed at protecting one of Australia's most significant koala populations and more than 100 threatened species.

 

High-Tech Biosecurity Hub to Strengthen Australia's Agricultural Defences

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.

SpaceX's IPO could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

NEW YORK (AP) – SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world’s first trillionaire.

Macy's raises annual outlook after ourth straight quarter of sales gains

NEW YORK (AP) – Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers.

EU launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home

BRUSSELS (AP) – European Union leaders, worried about the continent relying too heavily on American companies for AI and cloud computing services and Asia for microchips, are pushing back. The 27-nation bloc unveiled a “tech sovereignty” package on Wednesday with measures to promote homegrown European alternatives to Big Tech services and hardware.

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad.

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

President Donald Trump, in an interview released Wednesday, confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy,” and says he’s “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding back peace talks with Iran.

US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is proposing double-digit tariffs on products from dozens of major U.S. trading partners after an investigation into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labor.

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government – even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it. After drawing outcry in Congress and the courts, however, the White House is reconsidering the fund.