Author: Umesh Dhakal

The Albanese Government has announced a $10 million investment to upgrade the Birthing, Maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Royal Darwin Hospital, aimed at improving maternity care and meeting growing demand across the Northern Territory. The funding will expand birthing suites and maternity wards, co-locate maternity outpatient services, add more single patient rooms,…

The Queensland Government has announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s construction workforce, supporting up to 4,500 new apprentices across the building industry. The new TradieStart program will fund 2,500 apprenticeships in construction, plumbing, engineering and electrical trades. Eligible small businesses hiring their first apprentice can receive $10,000, with an additional $4,000 for…