McKenzie returns, Chester dropped in government shakeup Federal The return of Barnaby Joyce as leader of the Nationals has sparked a ministerial reshuffle, with some of his supporters set to be sworn in…
Modelling plots the start of pandemic to November, 2019 Monday June 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Earliest cases of COVID-19 likely cropped up in October to mid November of 2019, according to new research from the UK.
WA government to simplify services under new digital strategy Monday June 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The digital strategy's four priorities are to improve services, inform decisions, strengthen cyber security, and be digitally inclusive.
Victorians invited to have say on workplace sexual harassment reform Monday June 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Workplace safety minister Ingrid Stitt has encouraged the community, businesses, workers and organisations to give feedback on a range of issues.
NSW premier must do more to control COVID-19 outbreak, AMA says Saturday June 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The AMA president says all Sydneysiders should be subject to clear rules to stay at home ‘so that we can get ahead of this virus…
Sixty percent of women of colour in Australia experience workplace discrimination, survey finds Friday June 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The majority of women of colour in Australia have experienced discrimination in the workplace, despite their workplace having a diversity and inclusion policy.
Sydney swings into action as COVID cluster grows Friday June 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The NSW government has now mandated the wearing of face masks on public transport (including in taxis and rideshare services) for the Greater Sydney area.
Court publishes dossier of Christian Porter rape allegations Friday June 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Federal Court has published the 31-page dossier detailing historical sexual assault allegations against former attorney-general Christian Porter.
Workers’ mental health vulnerable to bad management, study finds Friday June 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal An Australian study finds full-time workers are three times more likely to be diagnosed with depression if their workplace has poor management practices.
Movers & shakers: Eight SES appointments at DFAT Friday June 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Movers & Shakers Three directors-general appointed to lead the Queensland Public Service, plus appointments in chemicals, law, disability, trade, and premiers' offices.
US General thwarts accusations that the military is becoming too ‘woke’ Friday June 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence General Mark Milley was asked why West Point taught ‘critical race theory’, and specifically a seminar named ‘understanding whiteness and white rage’.
Queensland government pins economic recovery on promise of digital workforce Thursday June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A four-year action plan for QLD's digital professional workforce was launched on Thursday as part of the state’s ‘plan for economic recovery’.
WA earmarks sale of beachside power station Thursday June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The WA government is inviting expressions of interest to buy the ‘iconic’ art deco South Fremantle Power Station, closing on July 2.
CSIRO’s new DNA test for ageing fish could support conservation Thursday June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The CSIRO has developed a non-lethal DNA test that can improve management of wild fish populations by determining their age.
Productivity Commission launches dashboard for measuring Closing the Gap targets Thursday June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social It presents data on the National Agreement’s targets, an annual data compilation report, and a point-in-time snapshot of the dashboard material.
