Arbitrarily increasing defence spending would be a tremendous waste of money. Here's why
The terrible troubles that plagued the Collins Class for the first decade after it was commissioned were a case in point. The fact that we have made so little actual progress on the Collins replacement more than 15 years after the replacement project was first announced is further testament to that fact.
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Canberra Times
21 hours ago
- Canberra Times
Arbitrarily increasing defence spending would be a tremendous waste of money. Here's why
The terrible troubles that plagued the Collins Class for the first decade after it was commissioned were a case in point. The fact that we have made so little actual progress on the Collins replacement more than 15 years after the replacement project was first announced is further testament to that fact.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
Lake Macquarie, Central Coast Marine Rescue lauded in Rotary community awards
A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self. A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self. A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self. A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self.
West Australian
05-06-2025
- West Australian
Passenger dies after getting stuck between carriages
An inner-city passenger has died after attempting to walk between two light-rail carriages, authorities say. The man in his 40s died at the scene after crossing tram lines, before getting lodged under a tram departing a stop at Surry Hills in Sydney on Thursday afternoon. An investigation has begun but police are not treating the death as suspicious. "We've spoken to a number of witnesses, and that initial CCTV review at this stage (shows) he was waiting on the platform and then stepped off to try and cross the tramway between the carriages," NSW Police Inspector Anderson Lessing said. "That'll form our report to the coroner ... it appears to be a set of tragic circumstances on the platform." A police rescue operation lifted the tram carriage to free the man, Transport for NSW coordinator-general Howard Collins said. "Emergency services have provided medical care, but unfortunately, that male was pronounced deceased at this stage." The death comes after a teenage girl died after getting trapped under a tram in Sydney's CBD in 2023. Clear signage is at the station to stop people from walking on tram lines, Mr Collins said. "It is important to understand that there are warning signs, both in English and also a pictorial sign, clearly advising people," he said. "The operator will work with the regulator to ensure that if there are any recommendations, we'll act upon this." Passengers on board at the time and rail staff are being offered support services, Mr Collins added. Light rail services are running as normal after halting for a number of hours.
