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The Colosseum in Rome. | Newsreel

New Australian ambassadors to France and Italy

New Australian ambassadors to France and Italy were among a host of diplomatic appointments announced today. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong also announced new High
Read more 23 October 2024
HMAS Sydney fires Royal Australian Navy’s first Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. | Newsreel

$7 billion missile defence boost for Navy

Australia will spend $7 billion on state-of-the-art long-range missiles systems to beef up the country’s air defences. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said
Read more 22 October 2024
Bike path separated from road. | Newsreel

Separation the key to more active transport

Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure. An Australia
Read more 21 October 2024
Farmer looking at smart phone in the field. | Newsreel

Satellite’s mobile credentials tested for remote Australia

The viability of new satellites to provide reliable mobile connectivity in remote Australia will be tested over the coming months. The trials, under way in 50 regional
Read more 21 October 2024
High density housing. | Newsreel

Rezone to build homes ‘where people want to live’

A rezoning blitz is needed to radically move the dial on the current housing crisis. The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has called on governments to undergo an
Read more 21 October 2024
Australia Post freighters. | Newsreel

Australia Post spreads it wings with new planes

Australia Post has upgraded its aerial fleet bringing on two new Airbus freighters in the lead-up to the Christmas eCommerce boom. Australia Post General Manager Premium
Read more 18 October 2024
M1 Abram tank Australian Army. | Newsreel

$245 million worth of tanks headed to Ukraine

Australia will supply almost 50 tanks to Ukraine in the largest contribution to the war effort since the Russian invasion. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said
Read more 17 October 2024
Australian Border Force signage. | Newsreel

Tech boost needed to maximise benefits of trade and travel

Outgoing Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram addressed the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today. Here is an extract of his speech, focussed
Read more 16 October 2024
Woman frustrated with online purchase. | Newsreel

Deception and manipulation target of new consumer laws

Businesses will no longer be able to ask consumers to create an account to make an online purchase under proposed changes to consumer law. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more 16 October 2024
Aid shipment with plane above. | Newsreel

Extra focus on readiness in humanitarian priorities

The Federal Government will commit $5 million to a new Asia-Pacific Regional Humanitarian Fund as it launches a new national Humanitarian Policy. Foreign Minister Penny
Read more 16 October 2024