Brisbane, Queensland — The Queensland Government has announced a two-year, $50 million investment to strengthen the state’s screen industry and secure a pipeline of locally produced film and television projects. The funding will be delivered through Screen Queensland and is aimed at creating more opportunities for local screen crews, creative professionals and businesses. The investment…
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is experiencing an unplanned service disruption affecting the Agriculture Import Management System (AIMS). The outage is preventing AIMS from sending emails, both through automated processing and through normal processes used by Biosecurity Officers. As a result, clients using the Department’s import declaration processes may experience delays in…
CANBERRA: The ACT Government has outlined a long-term vision to transform Eastern Canberra into a major jobs, investment and innovation precinct. ACT Chief Minister and Labor Leader Andrew Barr said the area’s strategic location near Canberra Airport, freight connections, rail infrastructure and established employment hubs provides a strong foundation for future economic growth. The proposed…
The Australian Government has strongly condemned Israel’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings over the 2024 killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six of her World Central Kitchen colleagues in Gaza. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia was “outraged” by the decision, which was announced by Israel on World Humanitarian Day. She said…
A 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen has been charged with attempting to engage in foreign interference after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian military activities to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence services. The man, who is a Victorian resident, was arrested in Sumner, Queensland, on Thursday following an investigation by the Australian…
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s gross federal debt has crossed the A$1 trillion mark for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s public finances. The debt figure passed the trillion-dollar threshold on Thursday as the Australian Government continued to borrow to finance its budget commitments. Recent figures from the Australian Office of Financial…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have agreed to strengthen cooperation between Australia and Thailand across law enforcement, economic engagement, defence, science and innovation. The leaders met at Parliament House in Canberra on 19 August during Anutin’s official visit to Australia. Their talks resulted in two joint statements focused on…
The NSW Government has opened nominations for the 2027 Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll, inviting the public to recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the state’s multicultural communities. Nominations are open until 11:59pm on September 20, 2026. The awards are administered by Multicultural NSW and recognise contributions through community leadership,…
CANBERRA— Australia is marking Vietnam Veterans’ Day by honouring the more than 60,000 Australians who served in the Vietnam War and remembering those who lost their lives. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the nation was pausing to remember veterans and acknowledge the lasting impact of the conflict on those who served. The commemoration comes 60…
The ACT Government of Australia is calling for nominations for the 2026 Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards, recognising people, businesses and community groups helping make Canberra more inclusive for people with disability. The awards celebrate people with disability who are leaders in the community and recognise those who welcome, support and collaborate with people with disability….
New minimum standards for the on-demand delivery industry take effect today, 17 August 2026. The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia has set minimum income rates for employee-like workers (ELWs) and road transport contractors who perform ‘last mile’ delivery work, as well as ELWs who perform ‘on-demand’ delivery work. An Expert Panel for the road transport…
Australia’s 2026 Census has marked a significant change in how the nation collects information about its population, with people aged 16 and over asked about sexual orientation and gender for the first time. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) says the new questions are designed to provide a clearer picture of Australia’s LGBTQ+ population and…
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