Australia announces support for Indonesia as COVID-19 cases surge Federal On Wednesday Indonesia reported its highest ever number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in one day, at 34,379 and 1,040 respectively.
Million-dollar call for clues in historic Sydney Luna Park fire Thursday July 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Police and emergency services minister David Elliot said NSW police wanted ‘fresh and material’ information to help with the new investigation.
All Queensland prisons now run by state government Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade News The Southern Queensland Correctional Centre and Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre are no longer privately operated, having transitioned to state administration.
WA sets new Aboriginal procurement targets Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian government has updated its landmark Aboriginal Procurement Policy, with increased targets for contracts awarded to Aboriginal businesses.
Victorian Koori groups take the lead in renewable energy Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The Victorian government has named successful Traditional Owner Corporations as grant recipients for renewable energy projects.
What’s next for flexible working arrangements in the public sector? Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Sue Williamson and Alicia Pearce Australian Capital Territory In the wake of the pandemic, creative options to regulate flexible working are being developed, and the public sector has an opportunity to be at…
National Women’s Alliances receive $4.9m to continue policy work Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The federal government has chosen YWCA Canberra to auspice the new National Women’s Safety Alliance, which will replace an existing organisation next month.
CSIRO to lead $5m hydrogen RD&D program Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The CSIRO will lead a new initiative that aims to grow Australia’s hydrogen industry through collaboration between Australian and international research organisations.
Premium Interviews Open data for COVID-19 vaccine targets pathway out of lockdown Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination plan Operation Covid Shield should be led by data-informed decisions, to help set targets and see how the government is progressing. …
New test finds ‘super-recognisers’ who could be utilised by government Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology People who have an extraordinary ability to memorise faces could be used to prevent errors caused by facial recognition software, researchers have found.
NSW bureaucrat apologises for COVID jabs given to ineligible teens ‘through an error’ Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Sydney Local Health District has apologised for an error that saw 163 boarders from the prestigious boys’ school St Joseph’s College get the Pfizer COVID-19…
Transitional accommodation for Perth’s homeless set to open in CBD Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The doors to a 100-bed transitional accommodation facility will open in Perth’s CBD next month to help people experiencing homelessness find their feet. …
Ex ASIO boss, APS secretary join National Security College Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Education Two former Australian Public Service leaders have taken up academic roles at the Australian National University’s National Security College.
Julia Banks reveals what it takes for women to survive under Morrison’s leadership Tuesday July 6, 2021 By Amber Schultz Editors' Picks The former Liberal MP tells about the culture of sexism inside the party, which only grew worse under Scott Morrison.
Dates set for national housing event, in Melbourne Tuesday July 6, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The biennial National Housing Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from March 2 to 4.
