The Australian Government has opened Batch 2 of its Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities Grants. Eligible organisations can apply for up to $1.5 million to build, upgrade or expand community infrastructure. Batch 2 closes at 4pm (ACT local time) on 12 November 2026. Batch 1 closed on 18 May 2026 and is currently being assessed. The…
The Northern Territory and Australian governments have announced a $21 million construction contract to upgrade a key section of the Central Arnhem Road, delivering safer, more reliable transport for remote communities, local industries and visitors across the Territory. The contract has been awarded to Allan King and Sons, with construction scheduled to commence in September…
Adelaide, Australia — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has highlighted the Federal Government’s achievements in jobs, manufacturing, education, energy and international partnerships ahead of the Labor Party’s 50th National Conference in Adelaide. Speaking at a ministerial meeting in South Australia, Mr Albanese said Adelaide was an appropriate location to showcase government investments, including Urgent Care Clinics,…
CANBERRA, More than 814,000 Australians have enrolled in Free TAFE courses since the program was introduced in 2023, with over 258,000 students completing their qualifications, according to new figures released by the Australian Government. The latest data for the first quarter of 2026 shows continued growth in enrolments across priority industries, including nursing, aged care,…
Brisbane, Australia — The Queensland Government has committed $3.4 million in the 2026–27 State Budget to develop a detailed business case for the Water for Warrill Irrigation Project, a key initiative aimed at improving water security for farmers in the Scenic Rim. The funding will support detailed planning to assess long-term options for delivering a…
NT-Territorians with lived experience of homelessness will play a central role in shaping the future of homelessness services, following a $2.112 million investment by the Finocchiaro CLP Government. The Government has appointed YWCA Australia to independently coordinate the new Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG), with Anglicare NT providing delivery support. Expressions of Interest are now…
Australia has reached a major manufacturing milestone with the rollout of the country’s first locally built original equipment manufacturer (OEM) battery-electric trucks at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol manufacturing facility in Queensland. The milestone was officially marked on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, alongside Volvo Group executives, industry leaders and logistics partners,…
From 1 July, the Australian Government will expand Paid Parental Leave, allowing eligible parents to access up to 26 weeks of government-funded leave. The policy is designed to support new families by increasing time at home, raising payment rates, and widening eligibility. Under the expanded scheme, families who take the full entitlement will receive close…
The Federal Government has made progress on its proposed tax reform program after gaining backing from the Australian Greens for the initial set of legislative changes. The support increases the likelihood that the first stage of the reforms will pass Parliament, although further negotiations in the Senate are still required. The proposed changes form part…
The Prime Minister today convened the sixth meeting of National Cabinet since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, with discussions focusing on Australia’s fuel security, cost-of-living pressures, and the national response to H5 avian influenza. During the meeting, Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator Anthea Harris provided an update on…
Australia will increase most biosecurity and imported food regulatory charges by 3.8% from July 1, 2026, as part of the government’s cost recovery framework for quarantine, inspection, and import-related services. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced that the annual indexation adjustment will apply to the majority of fees charged to importers, customs…
Reserve Bank of Australia’s Monetary Policy Board has left its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, opting to assess the impact of three earlier interest rate increases while warning that inflation remains uncomfortably high and further tightening may still be required. In a unanimous decision announced on Tuesday, policymakers said inflation had risen significantly in…
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