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…
To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia’s first Federal Parliament, Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building hosted a free public open day on May 9 and 10. The two-day public event was open daily from 12 pm to 5 pm. Activities included guided tours, children’s activities, cultural performances, exhibitions, lectures, food trucks, and a…
A major step toward improving transport links between Australia’s capital cities has been announced, with a $100 million funding partnership between the Federal Government, the NSW Government, and the ACT Labor Government to progress faster rail between Canberra and Sydney. The investment is aimed at advancing planning and development for a modern rail connection designed…
Report from Nepal Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued an interim order blocking the government’s decision to dissolve student unions at universities across the country. The government had recently announced plans to abolish student organizations operating within higher education institutions. In response, eight student unions jointly filed a petition challenging the decision in the Supreme Court….
A Sydney-based Nepali restaurant has been fined $37,500 and convicted over multiple food safety offences linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened diners in 2023. Khukuri Nepali Restaurant, operated by YDR Hospitality Group Pty Ltd, and its director Jwalanta Khatiwoda were found guilty of 12 offences under the NSW Food Act 2003 in Burwood Local…
Australia has temporarily tightened import restrictions on several food and agricultural products exported from Nepal after pests were detected in shipments and concerns emerged over the authenticity of fumigation documents. The affected products include traditional Nepali food items such as fermented leafy greens (gundruk), millet, soybeans, buckwheat, maize, and other agricultural commodities commonly consumed by…
In response to Melbourne’s ongoing rental housing shortage and low vacancy rates, the Victorian Government has approved the construction of nearly 800 new Build-to-Rent (BTR) homes in Docklands and Fitzroy. Victorian Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny approved two residential development projects in inner Melbourne, both located close to public transport, employment hubs, shops, and essential…
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced that the Victorian Government will overturn the Melbourne Arts Precinct’s decision not to screen Socceroos matches on the big screen at Federation Square during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The original decision, announced by Melbourne Arts Precinct Director and CEO Katrina Sedgwick, cited safety and crowd management concerns following…
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