Federal

X-ray of chest. | Newsreel

$32m investment to keep AI-driven medtech in Australia

The Federal Government has taken a $32 million equity stake in a Sydney medical technology company to keep the operations based in Australia. Through the National
Read more 29 January 2025
Woman doing an eye test. | Newsreel

TGA approves first treatment for major cause of blindness

The first treatment for a leading cause of blindness in people over 50 has been approved for use in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved
Read more 29 January 2025
Cyclone Queensland. | Newsreel

Call from 0444 444 444 not a scam. It could save your life

In an era when nearly everyone is being bombarded by scam phone calls and text messages, police are encouraging locals to make sure a potentially life-saving, but
Read more 29 January 2025
Disabled employee and colleague. | Newsreel

Centre of Excellence to advance disability employment

A $22m Centre of Excellence will be established to advance the disability employment sector in Australia. Swinburne University of Technology will partner with the
Read more 28 January 2025
Australian Chief Scientist Tony Haymet. | Newsreel

Haymet Australia’s new Chief Scientist

World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Tony Haymet is Australia’s next Chief Scientist. Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Emeritus
Read more 28 January 2025
Deepfake graphic. | Newsreel

Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass

An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal
Read more 28 January 2025
Dr Katrina Wruck. | Newsreel

Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year

Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more 26 January 2025
Builder with apprentice. | Newsreel

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master
Read more 24 January 2025
Forensic scientist. | Newsreel

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more 24 January 2025
Airport scene at sunset. | Newsreel

Review of aviation and maritime security laws

Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure. The Parliamentary Joint
Read more 23 January 2025