Community members considering a role in local government are invited to attend a free information session ahead of the October 2026 Local Government elections. Hosted by the City of Hobart, the session will provide insight into the role of Council, the responsibilities of elected members, and how local government decisions are made. Representatives from the…
The Victorian Government has approved a new housing development in Melbourne’s inner east that will deliver 194 homes at the former Leo’s Supermarket site in Kew. According to the state government, the project will include four buildings ranging from three to 18 storeys, with 10 per cent of the homes set aside as affordable housing….
The United States and China have reportedly reached a significant agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons during high-level talks in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Reuters, citing an unnamed official, both global powers agreed that Iran should not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons…
All ACT public schools will close from 8:30am to 10:30am on Friday 22 May as teachers take part in protected industrial action during ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations. The ACT Education Directorate says the temporary closure will affect all public schools, including preschools and specialist schools, with no onsite supervision available for students during the two-hour…
Every year, around 1,300 people lose their lives on Australian roads, but far less attention is given to the almost 40,000 Australians who survive serious crashes with life-changing injuries. Ahead of National Road Safety Week 2026, a new documentary titled Scar Tissue – The Hidden Cost of Road Trauma is bringing those untold stories into…
More than 8,000 jobseekers are currently looking for work through the WorkerConnect portal, as new platform upgrades make it easier for Northern Territory businesses to find workers quickly. The online platform connects local, national and international jobseekers with employers across the Territory and now includes enhanced tools aimed at improving recruitment and job searching. A…
The Parliamentary Budget Office has published the 2026–27 Guide to the Budget, providing a simple overview of how to navigate the Australian Government Budget papers. The guide outlines: • Where to find new budget measures• Changes since MYEFO• Key budget terms and financial information The PBO will also release the 2026–27 Budget Snapshot tomorrow, featuring…
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