Another accreditation ‘first’ for TDIF scheme Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Stuart Robert’s vision of Australia being recognised as a ‘leading digital economy’ by 2030 is one step closer with eftpos getting TDIF accreditation.
NSW invests $15 million to place more teachers in rural and remote schools Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The NSW government has accepted all the recommendations of a review into rural and remote incentives for state public schools.
Balancing the virus and visitation rights in aged care Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Aged care advocates have called for federal leadership on when COVID rules can ease for nursing homes in line with relaxing other public health restrictions.
Beijing says AUKUS submarine program will ‘aggravate’ arms race Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian declared the submarine program would undermine ‘peace and stability’ in Asia Pacific.
Plan to ‘kill’ proposal that will give national cabinet immunity from scrutiny Monday September 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Senator Rex Patrick has proposed an amendment that will challenge keeping the deliberations of the national cabinet secret.
Australian diplomats underscore need to commit to time-bound zero emissions targets Monday September 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A group of top diplomatic representatives to Australia has signed a letter to the PM calling for urgent action on climate change.
Premium Global updates The woman saving lives in Afghanistan from her living room in Canberra Monday September 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Somewhere in Canberra a former public servant is giving vulnerable Afghan civilians the chance of escape and being safely settled Australia.
WA invests $31.7 million in in-house career counsellors Sunday September 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The Western Australian government has announced it will be deploying ‘career practitioners’ across 70 high schools in the state.
Mapping shows how Great Barrier Reef is impacted by major weather events Sunday September 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment New satellite imagery and underwater mapping produces the most detailed information about the terrain of the Great Barrier Reef to date.
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.