The LNP government has announced plans for the largest upgrade to Lang Park in its 23 years, featuring greater capacity, wraparound screens, and new entertainment zones ahead of next week’s budget. The upgrades, which will be paid for through the Queensland government’s Legacy Fund, will include supersized scoreboards, a 360-degree wraparound LED ribbon board suspended…
We share a 3,000-kilometre maritime border (between Greenland and Canada), which has not been without controversy, but it has always been based on good humour and friendship. From 1973 to 2022, we “fought” over Hans Island, which is located between Ellesmere Island and Greenland and measures just 1.3 square kilometres. We were, however, able to…
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a…
A 13-year-old Queensland boy charged with allegedly preparing to carry out an attack at a school will remain in custody after his bail application was rejected. He appeared in the Maryborough Children’s Court today via videolink. The teenager showed no emotion when Magistrate John Milburn made his decision. The boy has been charged with one…
Rising inflation and new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh will take center stage on Wednesday when the central bank meets to decide on the path forward for interest rates. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The meeting comes just days after the U.S. and Iran said…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A plan to cut dozens of positions within the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is sparking concern among parents and staff. A proposal could see more than 100 positions supporting special needs students eliminated. “We all know the current challenges within the system and the lack of…
A girl has died after a four-vehicle crash on a major arterial route in inner-city Melbourne this afternoon. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident on Dynon Road, in West Melbourne, just before 4:30pm. Police said a female child in one of the vehicles died at the scene, with further information not yet…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A red kangaroo that had been on the loose in Quebec has been captured following what officials described as a delicate operation. In an update Tuesday, authorities confirmed the animal is now in the care of professionals who will assess its health. Further details were not immediately…
A former Tasmanian teacher’s aide, who used social media to send images of his genitals to teenagers, has been sentenced to 15 months’ prison. WARNING: This story contains details of grooming and sexual offences committed against young people Brandon Lee Anthony Chell, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to involve a person under…
Quebec City is very much on the CFL’s expansion radar but Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league should again incorporate American-based franchises. Last month, veteran journalist Sylvain Bouchard divulged talks have been ongoing for more than a year between the CFL and business leaders regarding an expansion franchise and new stadium in Quebec City. A…