ACT to be classified as a COVID hotspot for another fortnight Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Australia’s chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly has announced that he will be extending the ACT’s classification as a COVID hotspot to midnight on 17…
Victoria reins in solar industry by banning door-to-door sales Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A plan to ‘crackdown on dodgy sales tactics’ — specifically door-to-door sales — in Victoria’s solar industry has now come into effect.
September spells end to single-use plastics in Queensland Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry From this month, single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and unenclosed bowls will no longer be provided for free from take-away vendors in Queensland.
Federal government urged to ratify mercury treaty Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A report tabled in parliament by the joint standing committee on treaties recommends Australia implement the global framework for controlling mercury.
Former public servant’s corruption benefited importer of Chinese materials Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A Chinese company improperly benefited from the conduct of a former Australian public servant working for the Department of Agriculture, the integrity commissioner has found.
Grieving mother files UN human rights complaint over son’s death in custody Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The death of Aboriginal man David Dungay Jnr while in custody is the subject of a complaint brought by his mother Leetona Dungay to the…
Possible cluster of viral COVID variants from South Africa under the microscope Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal C.1.2, a new potential cluster of viral COVID variants first detected in South Africa, has accumulated a high number of mutations, says the country.
PM’s letter to Frewen shines light on thinking behind Vaccine Taskforce Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The PM promised Lt Gen John Frewen ‘direct operational control’ of all government resources relevant to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine scheme.
Premium Case studies Painfully bearing witness to a repeat of history in Afghanistan, and it’s all about survival Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Government systems had perceived Najeeba Wazefadost as something less favourable. In Australia, all she has done is give back to the community.
Comparison tool targets underperforming super funds Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Funds that have failed the government’s test will be required to notify their members of underperformance by 27 September.
Infrastructure upgrade for Queensland stock routes Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Nine local councils in Queensland will receive funding for maintenance and capital projects along the state's 72,000km stock route network.
Public health restrictions fail to dent NSW public transport satisfaction Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Passengers have reported improved ‘safety and security’ on the NSW public transport system, in the latest customer satisfaction survey.
‘Doses of hope’: PM promotes COVID vaccine swap deal with Singapore Tuesday August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia will receive 500,000 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine from Singapore next week, and pay back Singapore in kind in December.
Federal grants announced for exporters in defence sector Tuesday August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Six local small businesses have been named as recipients of the Defence Global Competitiveness grants program, sharing in more than $1.2 million.
American school mask bans prompt civil rights investigations Tuesday August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The US Education Department will be opening civil rights investigations into states that have either banned or limited mask-wearing requirements in schools.
