The Western Australian Government has opened applications for its $10 million Artificial Intelligence Investment Fund, with eligible government entities able to apply for funding to develop AI projects that address business and service-delivery challenges across the public sector. Applications opened on 24 August 2026 and will close at COB Monday, 19 October 2026. Funding outcomes…
Canberra, Australia — More than 500,000 people across Australia have accessed free mental health support through the country’s Medicare Mental Health Centres, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The Australian Government has expanded the network to 56 centres nationwide, offering people a pathway to mental health support without requiring a referral or a prior appointment. The…
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…
Sabita Upreti, founder and chairperson of the Special School and Rehabilitation Centre (SSDRC), has been recognised in a national exhibition featuring Nepal’s “Distinguished Women” for her contribution to the field of autism and disability inclusion. Upreti has been actively working to support children and families affected by autism and other special needs, with a focus…
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…
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