Government backs study into brain health Monday October 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Australian Institute of Sport has been given a funding boost by the federal government to launch a concussion and brain health project.
Regional property owners in Victoria ready for fire season Friday October 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A permit system will allow city-dwellers with properties in regional Victoria to receive written local council approval to prepare for the summer fire season.
Brittany Higgins accepts prestigious fellowship Friday October 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory ANU’s global institute for women’s leadership has announced that former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins will be its first visiting fellow.
Total secrecy disallowed for Collaery trial Thursday October 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Former ACT attorney-general Bernard Collaery is charged with sharing protected intelligence about Timor-Leste to the ABC and conspiring with a former ASIS intelligence officer.
Federal goal for cashless card welfare recipients to ‘stabilise their lives’ Thursday October 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Families and social services minister Anne Ruston has underscored self-reliance and empowerment as the basis of a new cashless debit card.
‘Brave’ survivors of sexual violence recognised during awareness week Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Queensland government has a new women’s safety and justice taskforce underway to assess women’s experience in the criminal justice system.
Gas project filled with promise, energy minister claims Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Angus Taylor says a new gas-fired power station will drive down electricity prices — but the company building it says it's a green hydrogen power…
PM: Antarctica facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Scott Morrison has underscored the threat to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean posed by climate change, illegal fishing and marine pollution.
Premium Interviews New charity regulations threat to freedom of speech, sector says Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A coalition of Australia’s oldest and most respected NGOs has raised the alarm over proposed amendments to charity regulations.
Pharmacy, engineering and teaching graduates enjoy top 2021 employment outcomes Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The latest national report on graduate outcomes suggests short-term graduate-employment rates have stabilised.
PM joins ICAC pile on, dismisses federal equivalent Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Prime minister Scott Morrison has rubbished the notion of a NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for the commonwealth.
The low-down on your new minister for public service Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Here’s everything you need to know about Ben Morton, one of Morrison’s newest minted ministers.
Committee to examine 10-year pipeline for Australian infrastructure projects Monday October 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry On Tuesday the standing committee on infrastructure, transport and cities will hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry.
In-school mental health support for Victorian secondary students Monday October 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Victoria has brought forward plans to place mental health practitioners in the state’s secondary schools by a whole year.
Weight loss benefits aplenty for people with type 2 diabetes Monday October 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Scientists believe that for people living with type 2 diabetes, losing 15% or more of their weight could reverse the disease.
