Growing communities straining, ‘overlooked by government’, report finds Thursday November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new report has highlighted economic, mental health and infrastructure issues for some of the nation’s largest growth areas.
Premium Interviews Policy responses to how COVID-19 has changed the way we chew through food Thursday November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social As cities open up and local incentives are made to get patrons back into bars and restaurants, positive ground on food waste is being lost.
Disruption of pandemic not all doom and gloom, study finds Thursday November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal An Australian study about the perceptions of ‘positives’ of government measures in 2020 has revealed a grateful and resilient public attitude.
Recommendation for telco sector to join CDR scheme Thursday November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Public input is sought for a new draft instrument that sets out data holders and datasets proposed for designation under the Consumer Data Right reform.
Federal government stumps up $22.4 million for new EVAW commission Thursday November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government plans on appointing a new commission to end family, domestic and sexual violence, using a multi-million dollar investment.
Revamped national framework to prevent violence against women Wednesday November 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The second edition of Our Watch’s ‘Change the story’ has extra emphasis on how to shift the broader social, political, and economic factors behind violence.
Telco fraudsters on the line Wednesday November 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology More than 500 individual complaints were received from victims of telco related fraud in the past financial year, the telco ombud report.
Premium Insights and analysis How money talks when you have a ‘whole of system’ challenge Tuesday November 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A consistent way to address domestic violence has never been adopted. One expert proposes different funding models may just be the key.
eSafety Commissioner’s new powers come into force next year Tuesday November 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology New powers relating to Image-Based Abuse Scheme rules have been introduced to better protect victims of 'sextortion'.
‘Clean hydrogen’ plan risks more greenhouse gas emissions, experts warn Tuesday November 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Researchers raise the alarm over the federal government’s idea of producing fossil fuel hydrogen as a carbon emissions reduction ‘plan’.
Premium Interviews Creating the right conditions for government to climb into the sandbox Monday November 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry CivVic, one of LaunchVic's newest programs, will create more opportunities for start-ups to collaborate with the Victorian government.
ACT Container Deposit Scheme turns three Monday November 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Nearly two-thirds of ACT residents have ensured their drink containers avoid ending up as litter and landfill by using the CDS.
New research makes the case for third COVID booster Friday November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A new study by Australian scientists has been published underscoring the need for a third booster within one year after a full primary vaccination schedule.
Call for consultation on how to measure social value impact Friday November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The document will be open for public comment via the Standards Australia Connect portal until December 3, 2021.
Australia secures India tech deal and meets with Indo-Pacific economic cooperation partners Friday November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Australia’s foreign and trade ministers this week have met with regional counterparts to foster stronger ties and map a post pandemic path.
