HOLI 2016
TRAVELLERS URGED TO PLAN AHEAD WITH AIRPORT DELAYS EXPECTED OVER EASTER
People travelling overseas from 22-25 March and 27 March-7 April are being urged to arrive at the airport early as there will be delays due to protected industrial action by employees of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, including the Australian Border Force (ABF). The Department has been advised that some employees, who are […]
Next Generation of Banknotes: Plans for the $5 Design Reveal
The Bank announced on 11 February that the new $5 banknote would be issued from 1 September 2016. The Bank has been working closely with a range of stakeholders over the past seven years to ensure that when the new series of banknotes are issued, the public can use them effectively in their day-to-day lives. Important aspects […]
NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS WELCOMED ON HARMONY DAY
Harmony Day has been marked in Canberra today with a special Australian citizenship ceremony welcoming 135 people from 24 countries as Australia’s newest citizens. The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton congratulated the new citizens as they pledged their loyalty and commitment to Australia. “The ceremony provided an opportunity for new citizens to […]
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE TESTS AIR-LAND INTEGRATION IN THE JOINT BATTLESPACE
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Australian Army, with support from Northrop Grumman, have successfully conducted a firepower demonstration and a combat team quick attack demonstration at Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria as part of Exercise Jericho Dawn to display the powerful effects of integrated air and land operations. The live fire exercise […]
ABC’S INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM WINS AT THE QUILL AWARDS
ABC News won the night for investigative journalism at last night’s Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism, with flagship Four Corners taking three top honours. Four Corners reporters Caro Meldrum-Hanna and Sam Clark won the Grant Hattam Quill for Investigative Journalism for “Making A Killing”, their expose on the use of […]
TRIPADVISOR VOTES SYDNEY NUMBER ONE
Sydney has again beaten its regional competitors, taking the number one position in Australia and the South Pacific in the 2016 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres welcomed the accolade and highlighted Sydney’s unique attraction to international visitors. “This is fantastic news. We’re delighted Sydney has been […]
NEW LAWS TO HIT CRIME GANGS WHERE IT HURTS
People engaged in serious and organised crime will face new orders restricting their associations and business dealings, and tough new penalties for dealing in the proceeds of crime. Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant was joined by NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione as he announced today’s introduction of two Bills that […]
QLD FIRMS URGED TO HAVE SAY ON ADVANCING STATE
Innovative businesses have until Thursday to comment on the Palaszczuk Government’s Advanced Manufacturing 10-year Roadmap and Action Plan discussion paper. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said they needed to get their submissions in before the deadline closed on 24 March. “The Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap is one […]
QPS ROLLS OUT NEW MOBILE POLICE FACILITY VEHICLES
Queensland’s regional communities will be better served after Police Minister Bill Byrne and Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon today launched three new vehicles which can transform into instant command centres at major crime scenes. Mr Byrne said the Mobile Police Facility vehicles would be deployed to Cairns, Toowoomba and Roma to assist local police and provide […]