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Budget billions for nation’s social housing needs

A multi-billion-dollar boost to social and crisis housing will be announced in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. A meeting of National Cabinet last week agreed on a

Three-year audit to map mobile phone black spots

An audit to identify Australia’s mobile phone black spots is underway. Accenture has been contracted by the Federal Government to undertake the audit, which began with

Extra GP time for women with endometriosis

Extended consultations for women with endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions will be covered by Medicare next year. From July 1, 2025, two new items will be

$250m boost to Brisbane 2032 pathway

The pathway for athletes hoping to compete at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been strengthened with a quarter of a billion-dollar makeover planned

Gas strategy focus on supply and carbon storage

The Federal Government will look to speed up gas production and expand carbon capture and storage as part of its long-term gas strategy. Releasing Australia’s Future

Planet Earth hits major renewables milestone

Planet Earth has reached a major threshold point on renewable energy after achieving “astonishing” growth during 2023. Despite this, researchers are warning that

Fee-free TAFE pledge for construction sector

An extra 20,000 fee-free vocational training places will be offered next year to boost the workforce in the construction and housing industries. Next week’s Federal

Digital health investment would boost care

The use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare could reduce staff workload by 30 percent and free up more resources for patient care. New

Focus on thousands of jobs in remote regions

The creation of 3000 remote jobs is the goal of a Federal Government plan to being launched late this year. Consultation has started on a $707m Remote Jobs and Economic

Call to review biodiversity offset scheme

A biodiversity offset scheme aimed at preserving natural habitat has not delivered on its goals, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Under the

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