Nashville, Tennessee — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) announces the application period is open for a special round of Forest Legacy Program (FLP) funding made available to landowners to protect privately owned forested land from development. “As conversion of forested land for development increases in Tennessee, the need to conserve critical woodlands […]
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United States: New White House App Delivers Unparalleled Access to the Trump Administration
Today, the White House launched its powerful new official mobile app — delivering President Donald J. Trump and his Administration directly to the American people like never before. This new app offers Americans a direct line to the White House — cutting through the noise with unfiltered, real-time updates straight from the source. With the official White House […]
Cruise News: Holland America Line And Jefferson’s Bourbon Make History With The First Bourbon Aged On Cruise Ships
Seattle, Washington – To celebrate International Whiskey Day today, Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon are announcing a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line’s fleet. This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea® Bourbon series. The program expands […]
Northland fishers caught flouting shellfish rules in summer crackdown
Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.
More complaints arise about Woolworths’ use of AI personality analysis in job interviews
The Herald recently reported on a teen who said he was unfairly judged by an AI interview.
Auckland nail salon owners ordered to repay $190k in wage arrears
A freezing order was imposed to stop the salons’ owners from selling more assets.
Teenager in NSW’s west charged with possessing extremist material
A teenage boy in NSW's west is set to front court today after he was charged with possessing extremist material and a prohibited weapon.
An investigation began in December last year after receiving information that a teenager, 15, was allegedly accessing extremist material online.
In response to this information, police executed a search at a home in Moree yesterday.
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During the search, police allegedly found and seized a mobile phone, a ballistic-style vest, and several notebooks.
He was arrested and taken to Moree Police Station, where he was charged with using a carriage service to possess violent extremist material and possessing a prohibited weapon without a permit.
He was refused bail and will face children's court today.
Police have reassured the community that there is no ongoing threat.
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Queensland could fast-track the opening of an oil lake the size of Singapore
As the fuel crisis continues to deepen, the Queensland government is reportedly looking to fast-track the opening of an oil lake the size of Singapore.
The Queensland government has already granted several companies approval to conduct exploration work at the Taroom Trough, an oil lake the size of Singapore, just 300km west of Brisbane.
The investigation of the site will allow the government to learn by the end of 2026 whether it is viable to drill into the lake and extract the supplies.
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While it is not an immediate relief from the ongoing shortage, if it is deemed usable, oil could be extracted from the site as early as 2028.
In Queensland alone, more than 100 service stations were out of fuel yesterday, with even more shortages across the nation.
The reports come just days out from the federal government being poised to reveal a national emergency fuel plan that will allow industries that require the supplies most to secure quantities.
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The plan would aim to create safeguards for supplies going to industries, such as farming, trucking and emergency services, as well as to regional areas.
There are calls from the opposition, however, to slash the fuel excise to immediately reduce costs for drivers.
"When you fill up your car, about 52 cents every single litre goes to taxation," Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O'Brien told Today.
"So we need to cut that taxation in half for a three-month period."
Cutting the tax would carry consequences for the federal budget, which brings in billions of dollars each year.
However, the fuel crisis is expected to affect the budget regardless.
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Haiti: Police say they have killed more hn 40 gang members since start of the year
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Mar 27, CMC -The Haitian National Police (PNH) say at least 43 gang members were killed during the period January to March this year following a total of 32 operations in three departments of Haiti. The police in a statement outlining a summary of the results of operations and interventions carried […]
US offering multi-million dollar reward for information on Haitian gangs
WASHINGTON, Mar 27, CMC – The United States government is offering up to three million US dollars and possible relocation to anyone providing information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of Haitian gangs Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif, both of which has been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The US Department of […]