Push to better prepare coastlines for climate change
A $100 million funding boost to prepare coastal habitats from climate change is on the Sunshine Coast Council’s Federal election wishlist.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more4 February 2025Federal
4000ha island refuge for endangered Aussie mammals
A sanctuary island is being established off the coast of South Australia as a refuge for nationally threatened mammals.
The privately-owned Flinders Island, South
Read more3 February 2025
Doctors call for new 7-tier system for outdated Medicare
Australia’s doctors have called for an urgent review of Medicare to allow GPs to spend more time with patients and ease the burden on emergency departments.
The
Read more3 February 2025
Young people needed for a final Endeavour
The Young Endeavour’s first circumnavigation of Australia in almost 10 years, will be the last for the current vessel, and the tall ship is looking for young crew
Read more3 February 2025
More students looking for teaching careers
Australia’s pipeline of future teachers has improved with an increase in applications to study education this year, reversing the downward trend of recent years.
New
Read more30 January 2025
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 more30 January 2025
$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 more29 January 2025
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 more29 January 2025
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 more28 January 2025
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 more28 January 2025