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 […]
Minister for Employment Senator Eric Abetz officially opened the Launceston Jobs Fair, at Albert Hall, this morning. The fair is one of a number of events in Launceston aimed at fostering jobs and long-term prosperity in Tasmania. The fair features a range of exhibitors, including small and large employers, industry associations, government agencies, employment providers, […]
Grants are starting to flow through from the Industry Skills Fund (ISF) to businesses across Australia. Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, said the ISF is helping Australian businesses grow and compete in an increasingly global market that will help boost productivity and competitiveness across the economy. The iconic South Australian ice […]
Students in Wodonga will have the opportunity to learn useful vocational skills in the newly opened Victory Lutheran College Trades Skills Centre. The Victory Lutheran College Trades Skills Centre will allow secondary school students to earn qualifications in construction, furniture making and hospitality. Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education […]
Australian Defence Force members have recorded personal messages that reflect what the Centenary of Anzac means to them. One hundred stories, reflecting on 100 years of Anzac, will be published throughout 2015 to highlight the significance of the Anzac Centenary to current serving members of the ADF. Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, along with the Federal Member for Deakin, Michael Sukkar, today announced funding of $95,255 to support three projects honouring Australia’s servicemen and women in the Deakin electorate as part of the Anzac Centenary 2014–18. Minister Ronaldson said the projects would provide the community with a great […]
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, yesterday met with a defence research delegation from Israel to discuss areas of mutual interest including science and technology. The Israeli delegation was led by the Director of Defence Research and Development (MAFAT), Rear Admiral Ophir Shoham. Mr Robert, said “the meeting provided an opportunity to re-visit and expand […]
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, yesterday met with a defence research delegation from Israel to discuss areas of mutual interest including science and technology. The Israeli delegation was led by the Director of Defence Research and Development (MAFAT), Rear Admiral Ophir Shoham. Mr Robert said the meeting provided an opportunity to re-visit and expand […]
Australian Al Jazeera journalist, Peter Greste will address the National Press Club of Australia on Thursday, March 26. It will broadcast LIVE at 12:30pm AEDT on ABC News 24 and 12:30pm on ABC TV (local time). ABC Managing Director, Mark Scott said: “The plight of Peter Greste and his Al Jazeera colleagues captured Australians’ attention, […]