Advocates call for Australia to step up COVID aid for poorer nations Sunday September 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Reverend Tim Costello has welcomed a pledge from the federal government to give 40 million additional COVID-19 vaccines to developing nations.
Federal investment in United Nations junior professional program Friday September 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers A $25.6 million commitment from the Australian government will give young professionals experience in international institutions from more than 40 other nations.
Tehan appeals for equitable global distribution of COVID vaccines Thursday September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Dan Tehan has urged nations to overcome their ‘self interest’ and focus on the fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to all countries around the world.
Existing regulatory controls sufficient to protect environment from onshore gas projects, report says Thursday September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A new report says no additional environmental safeguards are required to mitigate the risks of onshore gas-extraction projects in Australia.
Making sense of Victoria’s shock earthquake Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment An expert explains the magnitude-6 earthquake that rattled the nerves of Victorians and others living on Australia’s east coast on Wednesday.
World order that favours freedom on agenda of Australia-US talks Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Scott Morrison has said that pursuing freedom is a shared commitment between Australia and the US, and that the partnership offered security benefits.
ACT’s multimillion-dollar commitment to specialised homeless support Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory ACT’s 2021-22 Budget will commit $26 million to expand specialist homeless support services that were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Victoria ditches planning permits for farm worker accommodation Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Farm businesses in Victoria will be exempt from state planning provisions that require a permit to build on-farm accommodation for up to 10 people.
Government stumps up cash for new Australian dementia care monitor Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A new centre will be established to routinely monitor dementia care in Australia thanks to a $38.5 million injection of federal money.
Ambassador highlights AUKUS security benefits for Indo-Pacific Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The new trilateral AUKUS security partnership has been described by Australia’s ambassador to the ASEAN as an asset to regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
Premium Interviews What the proposed TRIPs waiver says about shifting vaccine nationalism Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Matthew Rimmer shares his views about what the changing attitudes to a proposed patent waiver for COVID-19 vaccines means for vaccinating the world.
Defence names contractor for RAAF Base Darwin storage facility Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Tiwi Partners Pty Ltd has been picked by the federal government to build a $7 million explosive ordnance storage facility in Darwin.
Victoria unveils cyber security strategy Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A $50 million four-year plan to address cyber security capability and tackle ‘the growing threat of cybercrime’ was unveiled in Victoria on Monday.
Mandating COVID jabs for prison officers in NSW not enough, PSA says Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales The Public Service Association wants the mandate for all prison officers in NSW to be fully vaccinated to be extended to the entire prison population.
ACOSS: Government policy pushing people on lowest incomes ‘to brink’ during pandemic Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new ACOSS survey has revealed that 85% of income support recipients cannot access a COVID disaster payment.
