OECD closes Moscow office, moves to penalise Russian attack in Ukraine Monday February 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The OECD move is part of an urgent review of all cooperation with Russia after condemning president Putin’s invasion of Ukraine last week. …
Queenslanders told to stay at home or evacuate as flood waters rise Monday February 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Queenslanders have been advised to not drive, walk or ride through flood waters, to seek shelter indoors, and to avoid sheltering under trees. …
Putin issues nuclear ‘high alert’ as Russian forces push towards Kyiv Monday February 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison vows to supply Ukraine with weapons, boosting what was initially a non-lethal commitment from Australia.
Space Agency instructed to send Australian astronaut into space Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The Australian Space Agency will get another funding allocation exceeding $32 million to deliver spaceflights and services, including sending an astronaut into space.
PM slams Putin’s ‘feeble pretext’ to attack Ukraine, escalating spat with embassy Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The PM has no plans to expel Russia’s ambassador to Australia in the wake of Putin's attack on Ukraine; embassy says Morrison’s sanctions are ‘xenophobic’.
Premium Interviews Renaissance for professional regulators in the public service Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Regulatory reform can sound like boring, self-correcting bureaucracy but when done well, it gives services the glow of a good government. …
Intermodal company to lift Australian exporter capabilities Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry National Intermodal Corporation will support the planning, delivery and operation of the government’s intermodal expansion plans. …
Sooty trail of tourism pollution may be melting Antarctica Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Tourists travelling to Antarctica in the space of five years has contributed to 83 tonnes of snow in Antarctica melting every summer.
Explosions reported in Kyiv as Putin invades Ukraine Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence People in Ukraine's capital have reported hearing sounds like firing artillery, as Putin announced troops were being deployed into eastern Donbas.
Colbeck’s call for people to visit aged care residents again Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care cited the ‘significant stress’ of isolation caused by extended COVID lockdowns since 2019.
Risk of Russian cyber attack for Australian organisations ‘high’ Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australia’s top cyber security agency is warning domestic businesses to up the ante in monitoring for cyberattacks from Russia.
Ukraine declares state of emergency amid heightened threat of invasion Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Putin has ordered the evacuation of his embassy in Kyiv and the Ukrainian government is conscripting all men of fighting age to its military. …
Premium Interviews The ingredients for a more agile and sustainable digital government Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Careers Australia aims to be one of the top three digital governments by 2025 but there are some core focus areas public sector leaders need to…
European Union representatives look to Australian model for online safety Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Julie Inman Grant has met with European Parliament members for high-level talks about national online safety regulation and child online protection framework.
Inquiry to examine aged care employment model, informal carers’ entitlements Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Productivity Commission will undertake a study of employment models across the aged sector, and consider unpaid leave allocations for all workers caring for an…
