Minister for Finance & Services, Dominic Perrottet, today announced that a re-elected Baird Government will oversee a transition to digital licensing over the next four years. For the first time in Australia, citizens will be able to choose to have a licence issued in digital format. The Government will task its Digital Council, chaired by […]
Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Robin Scott said, “Cultural Diversity Week celebrates our rich diversity and promotes a harmonious society.” “Our thriving multicultural community groups work tirelessly to promote diversity and cohesion.” “We’re home to one of the most multicultural societies on earth – and Victorians are proud of it”. The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging […]
A Sri Lankan woman who encouraged women from culturally diverse backgrounds to open up about family and domestic violence issues has received the top honour at tonight’s Premier’s Harmony Dinner. NSW Premier Mike Baird tonight awarded the prestigious Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Harmony Award to Nalika Padmasena in front of more than 1,300 people attending […]
Unique production pieces from the manufacturing process at the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) will be made available for the public to own through an official auction held by Downies Australian Coin Auctions in Melbourne from 26 to 28 May 2015. In its 50th year, the Mint has re-evaluated its inventory policy and adopted a […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its draft decision on the prices that other operators pay Telstra to use its copper network to provide telecommunications services to consumers. The NBN is replacing Telstra’s legacy network as the infrastructure over which Australians receive fixed line voice and broadband communications. This structural change has significant […]
Progress continues on the Mackay Ring Road Stage 1, with AECOM announced as the preferred contractor to carry out the detailed design of the $565 million project. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said these works were part of the $8.5 billion investment in partnership with the Queensland Government to fix […]
Tasmania’s economy will receive a $40 million injection and more than 400 new jobs will be created thanks to the $13 million Australian Government Innovation and Investment Fund and $27 million in matching investment by local businesses. Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane said,”Forty one businesses across the State will receive from $50,000 to […]
A new pilot programme will help schools increase the number of students playing AFL as part of the Abbott Government’s plan to get more kids fit and healthy through its Sporting Schools programme. Minister for Health and Sport Sussan Ley said ‘Experience AFL’, the second of 12 pilot initiatives to be rolled out across Australia […]
The National Health and Medical Research Council today released a statement concluding that there is no good quality evidence to support the claim that homeopathy is effective in treating health conditions. Its release follows a thorough review of the evidence, conducted as part of NHMRC’s responsibility to provide advice and support informed health care decisions by the Australian community. […]
The Bureau of Meteorology is closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Nathan, which is forecast to affect the far north Queensland coast between Lockhart River and Port Douglas. Tropical Cyclone Nathan is currently Category 2 strength and is forecast to continue tracking towards the coast before changing direction and moving away from the coast during Thursday. Further […]