Civil construction firms warn surging diesel and material costs driven by the global oil crisis will force lay-offs and project delays, with nearly a third considering winding down.
Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4. Zverev appeared hampered by a knee injury sustained in the third set after a slip. This victory marks Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title and comes after a previous French Open disappointment.
An award-winning Queensland Fire Department camp encouraging girls into firefighting has been cancelled despite its success and demand for its return. The program aimed to boost female recruitment, which remains low at 5% of permanent firefighters.
A new report suggests Sydney taxpayers could save $1 billion annually in health costs if residents had better access to tree canopy and nature. The Committee for Sydney advocates for greenways and tree plantings to combat urban heat and support housing density plans, citing a University of Sydney study linking tree access to reduced hospital visits for cardiovascular disease.
A cafe in Melbourne's north, previously targeted in a drive-by shooting, has caught fire. Authorities are treating the blaze, which caused significant damage to the cafe and a neighboring post office, as suspicious. A dark-coloured SUV was reportedly seen fleeing the scene.
Critically endangered swift parrots face habitat loss in Tasmania due to ongoing native forest logging. Despite government advice and ecological concerns, logging continues, impacting crucial breeding areas and raising questions about the effectiveness of current conservation strategies and future environmental standards.
The Victorian Coalition has pledged a $5 billion investment over four years to repair and rebuild the state's roads, aiming to fix one million potholes and improve maintenance systems if elected in November. The plan also includes boosting roadside maintenance and reviewing construction standards.
