The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth

Northern Kentucky is host to an exhibit featuring craftspeople in the commonwealth

An exhibit documenting the art of Kentucky craftspeople is on display at the Behringer Crawford Museum

WEKU · Apr 13, 2023

Kentucky general assembly backs Solar Farm Measure

The Kentucky General Assembly has approved legislation pertaining to the establishment of solar farms across the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Apr 4, 2023

Battle within US netball puts the sport's Olympics inclusion for Brisbane 2032 Games at risk

The USA is a sporting powerhouse that could be the key to netball's Olympic bid, but a 16-year battle for power in the country is holding back its ability to grow beyond the Commonwealth.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

How can Australia pay $368 billion for new submarines? Some of the money will be created from thin air

Australia’s decision to buy three nuclear-powered submarines and build another eight is so expensive that, for the A$268 billion to $368 billion price tag, we could give a million dollars to every resident of Geelong, or Hobart, or Wollongong.

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2023

Final verdict in Plutus tax scheme’s mammoth trial

Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Final verdict in 'Ben Hur' tax scheme's marathon trial

Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Sports wagering proponents hoping to rally more votes in the next week or so

When lawmakers return to Frankfort on March 29th, a substantial issue remains on their legislative plate. That is, whether or not to legalize sports wagering across the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2023

Dumfriesshire's Commonwealth Village organising week-long history trail competition

The fun will culminate in Super Saturday, with Eastriggs Community Group hoping to raise enough money for a defibrillator

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

Farmers 'jack of waiting' for compensation after federal court ruling on unlawful live cattle export ban

Three years after a federal court ruled a live cattle export ban unlawful, farmers say they are yet to see a dollar and have accused the federal government of intentionally delaying compensation.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Victoria to seek federal funding for state-owned energy rebirth

The Victorian government has suggested the Commonwealth could be a co-investor behind the revival of the State Electricity Commission.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023