Education minister orders resources to help teachers better engage students Thursday March 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Stuart Robert has announced $3.5 million for the Australian Education Research Organisation to develop the tools for teachers and parents. …
Exciting time for energy revolution, Finkel says Thursday March 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Energy use will shift from accumulation to replacement, and encouraging all sources of clean energy supply is the most efficient way to accelerate the world’s…
Premium Insights and analysis Focusing on the ‘fundamental shift’: What is Victoria’s future of work plan for the public sector? Thursday March 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Matters What exactly are public service top brass thinking and doing to wrestle with immediate and long-term changes to work for their employees? …
Great Barrier Reef funding to keep business of natural wonder afloat Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment More than $60 million will flow to ‘vital science and research infrastructure’ as part of a budget promise to back jobs and businesses that rely…
Sustainable consumption and production pillar of Australia and India’s climate change fix Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison has underscored the mutual commitment of India and Australia to addressing climate change, energy security and job creation.
NBN money as feds gun to place Australia among top 10 data and digital economies by 2030 Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The federal government is promising higher speeds and bigger data limits for NBN customers in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia.
On a wing and prayer? Not on defence minister Dutton’s watch Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Peter Dutton’s defence vision leaves nothing to chance as he underscores the importance of hard power in air and space domains.
Ways public servants can mentally prepare for the return to the office Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Advice The public service is leading transition plans to bring people back into the office. But adjusting to the changed settings can be a challenging and…
Victoria’s relocation sweetener for psychology, social work and welfare professionals to go regional Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new state policy is offering more than $20K to frontline child protection staff willing to relocate to regional Victoria.
PM listens to tourism industry, gives money for pain points Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new federal funding announcement aimed at attracting international visitors to Australia’s regions was made by the prime minister on Tuesday.
Brand new health agency aims to promote genomic medicine Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Genomics Australia will be established to ensure genomic medicine meets national healthcare standards, with a view to supporting longer, better lives.
Public agencies collaborate for critical minerals research and development Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A national plan to make Australia a competitive critical minerals supplier to the world will focus on a new centre led by the CSIRO.
Premium Interviews SA’s top bureaucrats brace themselves for Malinauskas’ government reset Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade News Peter Malinauskas has a mandate to shake up the SA public sector. Which mandarins are likely to be feeling especially hot under the collar in…
Australia’s plant protection chief visits Fiji to advance biosecurity networks Monday March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Biosecurity in the Pacific is on the agenda for Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, who is meeting with plant health representatives in Fiji.
Russian Finance ministry and Russian National Wealth fund among 11 banks and government entities added to Australia’s sanctions list Monday March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia has named 11 new Russian entities to be subject to sanctions; another 41 oligarchs close to Putin face travel bans and targeted financial sanctions.