Canberra, 9 October 2025 — The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced new rules requiring organisations that use branded sender names in their SMS messages — such as “myGov” or “AusPost” — to register those identifiers with their telecommunications provider. The new SMS Sender ID Register aims to prevent scammers from impersonating trusted…
Kathmandu, October 8: The Election Commission of Nepal has invited political parties to discussions ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives elections. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the meetings are scheduled for October 30 to discuss the elections set for Falgun 21, 2082 B.S. Representatives from parties that previously won positions, including…
Canberra, 8 October 2025 – Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations with an Australian Business Number (ABN) are being urged to lodge their NFP self-review returns before the 31 October deadline. Failure to comply could result in significant penalties. The self-review return helps confirm an organisation’s eligibility for income tax exemption. From 1 November, penalties for late lodgement…
Canberra, ACT — The Canberra Nara Candle Festival is set to return on Saturday, 25 October 2025, bringing a magical evening of light, culture, and community to the Canberra Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla, from 4pm to 9pm. This year’s festival marks the 31st anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Canberra and…
Lhasa, Oct. 7 — A powerful snowstorm struck the eastern face of Mount Everest during one of China’s busiest holiday periods, leaving more than 200 trekkers stranded in deep snow and prompting an urgent large-scale rescue effort. According to Chinese authorities overseeing the Tibet Autonomous Region, around 350 other trekkers have already been safely evacuated…
Kathmandu, Oct 7 – The Election Commission of Nepal has approved the official schedule for the upcoming House of Representatives election set for March 5 (Falgun 21). According to the timetable endorsed on Monday, all election-related activities will proceed within the specified timeframe. As per the schedule, political parties will be able to register with…
Canberra : The Australian Human Rights Commission has confirmed the appointment of Deb Tsorbaris as the country’s next National Children’s Commissioner, following a national merit-based selection process. Ms Tsorbaris, who will begin her five-year term on 17 November, brings more than two decades of experience in child and family welfare, social policy and community services….
Preliminary estimates for September show the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Index of Commodity Prices rose by 1.9 per cent in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) terms, following a 1.2 per cent increase in August. Gains were recorded across the rural, non-rural, and base metals sub indices. In Australian dollar terms, the index increased by 0.7…
Australia’s aged care and health workforce is set to receive another pay boost, with new minimum pay rates coming into effect from 1 October 2025. The increases apply to eligible employees, including direct aged care workers and some nursing staff, as part of ongoing reforms to improve wages and workforce sustainability in the sector. According…
Bhaktapur, Nepal – President-CPN (UML), Nepal and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has raised concerns over the online labelling of individuals who speak in favour of the country. He made the remarks on Saturday during a Dashain gathering organized by the National Youth Association in Gundu, Bhaktapur. Oli highlighted the misuse of social media,…
Kathmandu, Nepal – The Nepal cricket team is set to play the first match of a T20 international series against the West Indies today. The match is historic for Nepal, as it marks the first time the team will face a Test-playing nation. The game will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its latest Disputes and Outcomes Findings Report 2024–25, providing fresh insights into compliance efforts, dispute resolution, and areas of focus for large businesses. The report shows that overall compliance continues to strengthen, with the latest tax gap data indicating that 94.1% of tax from large businesses was paid…
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