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Doctors call for new 7-tier system for outdated Medicare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

Scenic Rim joins elite group of eco destinations

The Scenic Rim has joined an elite group of Australian destinations by achieving ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia. It is the 12th region in the

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this

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