Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Changes have been made in Canberra to give residents more choice and support in the treatment and ongoing care of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In Stage 1, ADHD medicines can be prescribed and adjusted by general practitioners (GPs) who have completed specific training. Patients aged six years and older, with…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra A total of USD 350,000 has been provided by the Government of Nepal to assist in the reconstruction of two religious heritage sites in Myanmar that were damaged by a powerful earthquake in March, officials have confirmed. According to the Embassy of Nepal in Yangon, USD 300,000 was allocated for the…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Fresh investments aimed at accelerating progress on Closing the Gap have been announced, alongside the release of the Commonwealth’s 2025 Closing the Gap Annual Report and 2026 Implementation Plan. It has been confirmed that further funding will be directed toward employment, health, housing and cost-of-living support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra A $101.7 million investment is being delivered to support families in the growing Molonglo Valley, with a new public primary school and early childhood education and care (ECEC) centre being developed in Whitlam. The new primary school is scheduled to open in stages from 2027, with the first cohort of students…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Mr Simon Duggan has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), following confirmation by the Governor-General. The appointment brings an experienced senior public servant to the employment portfolio. Mr Duggan most recently served as Deputy Secretary of the Energy Group at the Department…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra A significant step in Australia–Indonesia relations has been taken following the conclusion of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s official visit to Indonesia, where a new bilateral security treaty was signed. The Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security was formalised by Prime Minister Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking a major expansion of…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra A significant improvement has been recorded in the ACT’s mid-year budget update, reflecting progress in the Territory’s financial position, while acknowledging that further work remains. As preparations continue for the 2026–27 Budget, priorities are being maintained on delivering election commitments and strengthening the public services Canberrans rely on, including health, education,…
Umesh Dhakal KNA-Canberra This article has been prepared to raise community awareness about the growing threat of financial crime and the urgent need for digital literacy in Australia. Australia’s rapidly expanding digital economy has brought unprecedented convenience to individuals and businesses. However, this digital transformation has also resulted in a significant increase in financial crime…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Canberra is undergoing a major construction push throughout January as works continue to connect the light rail network to the Commonwealth Park extension under the Light Rail Stage 2A project. The construction, scheduled during the quieter school holiday period, aims to allow substantial progress while avoiding further major road closures in…
Umesh Dhakal KNA Canberra The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal has announced the recent signing of two key contracts totalling US$23.66 million for road maintenance under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact. These contracts will strengthen Nepal’s road infrastructure and mark a significant step toward advancing the country’s long-term economic growth. The agreements include a…
Umesh Dhakal KNA Canberra Canberra’s health services received a major boost yesterday with the official opening of the Woden Urgent Care Clinic by Federal Minister Katy Gallagher and David Smith MP. The new clinic represents a significant primary health care investment by the Australian Labor Party Federal Government, aimed at easing pressure on hospital emergency…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra ACT — Canberra has reached a major public transport milestone, with the final bus in a fleet of 106 electric buses entering service earlier than scheduled. The rollout marks a significant step in reducing transport emissions and building a cleaner, more sustainable public transport network across the ACT. The electric buses…
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