NT establishes office for interagency approach to domestic violence Community & Social The new office's responsibilities include monitoring existing efforts and developing a whole-of-government submission for the 2022-23 budget.
WA grants program to help small businesses win government contracts Friday June 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Three new rounds of the $2 million Local Capability Fund have been announced by the Western Australian government. …
Fifty-eight roles to be cut at ABC as it becomes ‘digital-first’ Thursday June 9, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology The ABC said technology has enabled more efficient and accessible content management of its archives, making 58 roles redundant.
WA universities and industry enjoy state’s space ambitions Monday April 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The WA government has given the state’s space industry a $6.5 million injection for a locally-based consortium and a research program at Curtin University.
Affordable, reliable energy investment part of Morrison’s election pitch to Tasmania (in a repeat of 2018) Monday April 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison says commonwealth money would be put into the Marinus Link electricity interconnector and Tasmania’s Battery of the Nation project.
Government declares days of ‘large scale economic stimulus’ are behind Australia, with budget redirection impacting APS numbers Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry As the federal government announces Australia is transitioning to the ‘next phase’ of its post-COVID fiscal strategy, some departments and agencies have lost staff. …
Frydenberg flags middle class sweetener for aspiring homeowners Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government will extend the home guarantee scheme as part of its 2022-23 federal budget.
Federal guidelines for local disaster preparedness funding welcomed Tuesday November 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Guidelines for a $150 million community program for disaster preparedness has been welcomed by the Australian Local Government Association.
Federal plan to make agricultural innovation ‘modern’ Tuesday October 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social David Littleproud says the modernisation plan complements the $147 million in government funding designed to bolster agricultural innovation since last July.
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.
Community education blitz to get Queensland’s road toll to zero Tuesday July 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education Queensland has awarded approximately $500,000 in government money for road safety education campaigns to 55 community groups.
Victoria to resource disadvantaged schools with 80 additional student teachers Monday July 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The Victorian government has announced $1.3 million funding to place 80 intern teachers from Teach for Australia into select public schools next year.
Queensland unveils small business strategy Tuesday June 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Di Farmer says the plan is designed to not only ensure small business survive the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but thrive into the…
Funding boost for NSW palliative care services Friday June 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NSW has granted extra funding of $82.8 million over a period of four years, on top of the $220 million it annually spends on palliative…
Extra cash for federal courts welcome but sustainable funding must be top priority, lawyers group says Wednesday May 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Here is how the federal budget's allocation of additional resources to the federal courts for more judges and personnel will be disbursed.
