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Two small business owners. | Newsreel

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
Read more 11 August 2025
Toy houses and auction hammer. | Newsreel

ACTU negative gearing plan would impact 300,000 Aussies

By Martin Duck The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one investment property. So who stands
Read more 7 August 2025
Japanese Mogami-class frigate. | Newsreel

Japan to supply billion-dollar frigates to RAN

Australia’s navy will be bolstered with new frigates within five years after a multi-billion deal with a Japanese ship builder was announced today. Deputy Prime
Read more 5 August 2025
Young girls playing basketball. | Newsreel

Sports participation focus of new national research unit

A national research project is under way to increase sport participation in Australia. Led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the three-year initiative brings
Read more 4 August 2025
Safety guide cover. | Newsreel

Online safety guides for First Nations children

An online safety program has been developed specifically for First Nations children. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said two guides were created using
Read more 4 August 2025
Heard Island. | Newsreel

20-year wait over to visit active Australian volcano

Scientists will visit the site of Australia’s only active volcano for the first time in more than 20 years. The Australian Antarctic Division is planning to visit
Read more 4 August 2025
Marinus Link. | Newsreel

Green tick for Marinus Link to deliver power to mainland

An energy link capable of supplying power for around 1.5 million homes has been granted Federal Government environmental approval. Federal Environment Minister Murray
Read more 4 August 2025
Private Eid Muhammad, from the 1st Armoured Regiment, controls the M134D minigun remote weapon station attached to a Modular Robotic Vehicle during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Australian Army puts robot warfare to the test

Remote control firepower on land and from the air was tested by the Australian Army at recent wargames across northern Australia. The Army used Talisman Sabre to test
Read more 4 August 2025
Child watching YouTube. | Newsreel

Expert views on including YouTube in social media ban

The Federal Government has confirmed video-sharing platform YouTube will be included in the upcoming social media ban for children aged 16 and under. In recent days, the
Read more 30 July 2025
Email attack graphic. | Newsreel

Government agencies lacking top-tier email security

Many of Australia’s government agencies are lacking adequate security on their email systems. An audit by cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint found 50
Read more 30 July 2025