A 36-year-old Brazilian national has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to import 4.5 kg of cocaine through Sydney International Airport. The man arrived in Sydney on 26 October to find that his luggage was delayed and due to arrive the next day. On 27 October, the man’s two bags arrived
Read MoreThe Government has issued its Statement of Expectations to WSA Co, setting out guiding principles for the construction of the Western Sydney Airport. Western Sydney Airport will be a catalyst for jobs and economic growth in the region, supporting around 28,000 direct and indirect jobs by the early 2030s. Under the Statement
Read MoreThe Government has issued its Statement of Expectations to WSA Co, setting out guiding principles for the construction of the Western Sydney Airport. Western Sydney Airport will be a catalyst for jobs and economic growth in the region, supporting around 28,000 direct and indirect jobs by the early 2030s. Under the Statement
Read MoreThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a 76-year-old Sydney man with Commonwealth fraud offences, following a complex eight-year investigation. It will be alleged in court that the man fraudulently concealed his beneficial ownership and control of corporate entities, avoiding associated tax obligations in excess of $30 million. The AFP commenced its
Read MoreThree people have been arrested in the Bankstown area and charged with money laundering and dealing in the proceeds of crime offences. Members of the Australian Federal Police and NSW Police Force, assisted by officers of the Australian Border Force and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission executed a series of search warrants
Read MoreStep inside a fascinating part of Australia’s history as one of Sydney’s most intriguing buildings, the Marine Biological Station, opens to the public Sunday 29 October, 11am – 3pm. The one-off open day provides the opportunity for the public to tour inside this fascinating building, built over 130 years ago,
Read MoreWaterNSW will start increasing releases from the Menindee lakes system late this week (7th October) to deliver water ordered by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), while continuing to operate the lakes to maximise future water security for local users. In accordance with the longstanding Murray–Darling Basin Agreement, the MDBA may direct
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A 38-year-old man from Banora Point in northern NSW has been fined more than $55,000 for smuggling 19,200 sticks of cigarettes and 400g of tobacco through Perth International Airport in March 2017. After arriving on a flight from Denpasar, Indonesia, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers conducted an examination of the man’s
Read MoreA study by the Australian National University finds 22,000 potential pumped hydro sites across Australia. Australian National University (ANU) researchers have identified over 22,000 sites across Australia with potential for pumped hydro energy storage, as part of an atlas funded by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). More than 12,000 sites were identified
Read MoreThe Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is inviting local residents to join the team of volunteers who help restore, enrich and share North Head Sanctuary by joining the Harbour Trust’s volunteer team, and is currently recruiting for Visitor centre, tour guide and restoration volunteers. North Head Sanctuary comprises more than 80 buildings
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