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Friday, September 24

Pandemic leaves Australia vulnerable to major oil spills, govt concedes Reef at risk

The Federal Government has conceded that Australia could struggle to respond to a major oil spill, such as the current disaster off the Sri Lankan coast, due in part to industry changes brought on by pandemic restrictions.

New minister calls for new briefing on case of Biloela Tamil family

The new minister responsible for Australia’s borders is keeping an open mind to the plight of a Tamil family from Biloela being held on Christmas Island.

Sri Lankan seafarer Bandara Ranaseha enjoys his first shore leave in Townsville after months at sea. Photo: ABC

Eight months in a leaky boat: Townsville opens arms to stranded sailors

An international cargo ship’s crew, stuck at sea for eight months due to the coronavirus pandemic, have finally set foot on dry land in tropical north Queensland.