Government

Mobile phone tower. | Newsreel

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
Read more 13 May 2024
Woman clutching stomach in pain. | Newsreel

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
Read more 11 May 2024
Controversy over removing apostrophes from signs - Newsreel

Grammar wars erupt in apostrophe scandal

The coffee mug says: Let’s eat, grandma. Let’s eat grandma. Grammar saves lives. It may be rare for grammar to actually save lives but one community in the United
Read more 11 May 2024
Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. | Newsreel

$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
Read more 10 May 2024
Gas cooker | Newsreel

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
Read more 10 May 2024
Globe hits 30 percent renewable threshold - Newsreel

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
Read more 9 May 2024
Field showing drought conditions and green pasture. | Newsreel

All Queensland now drought-free

Queensland’s drought is officially over. After more than a decade, the sate is now free of drought with the last two local government areas having their drought status
Read more 9 May 2024
Vocational students in classroom. | Newsreel

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
Read more 8 May 2024
Doctor in telehealth appointment with mother and son. | Newsreel

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
Read more 8 May 2024
Young Aboriginal woman talking to group. | Newsreel

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
Read more 8 May 2024