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.
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.
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.
The United States is threatening to impose trade tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries, including Australia, over their inaction on forced and slave labour worldwide. On Wednesday, US trade representative Jamieson Greer said: The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable.
BEIRUT (AP) – Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.
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.
When One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club on June 17, there will be landmines everywhere. It's her first formal speech to the club in her 30-year (on and off) parliamentary career. How times have changed.
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