$5m boost to Great Barrier Reef protection
Three Queensland organisations will share almost $5 million in funding from the initial round of a new Great Barrier Reef protection program.
Federal Environment
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Call for portable bond scheme to help renters
A one-off lifetime portable bond payment would ease financial pressure on renters, according to an Australian public policy institute.
The McKell Institute Chief
Read more23 January 2025
Brisbane company targets foreign air defences
An unnamed Brisbane company has been tasked with fast-tracking Australia’s ability to overcome foreign air defences.
Federal Defence Industry and Capability Delivery
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Queensland flight plan for hydrogen-electric plane
A Queensland aircraft manufacturer is planning to fly a hydrogen-electric aircraft between Gladstone and Brisbane this year to test the cutting-edge
Read more21 January 2025
Extra $262m for supply chain to be AUKUS ready
More than $250 million will be spent to develop local supply chains to support the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the
Read more21 January 2025
Trump sworn in. US coverage and his speech
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Here is a snapshot of how the media in America is reporting inauguration day.
USA Today
Donald
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Workforce Australia IT woes continue in new year
Current IT issues at Workforce Australia have sparked renewed calls for a full investigation of the nation’s employment services system.
The Australian Council of
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AMA calls for forum to focus on medicine shortages
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called for a new body to better manage future medicine shortages.
AMA President Danielle McMullen said a new dedicated forum
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$20,000 tax deduction pledge from Federal Coalition
Small businesses will be able to access a capped tax deduction of $20,000 for business-related meal and entertainment expenses if the Coalition forms Government after
Read more20 January 2025
$2 billion to transition aluminium sector
Aluminium producers have access to a $2 billion fund to switch to renewable electricity before 2036.
Prime Minster Anthony Albanese said the new Green Aluminium
Read more20 January 2025