Canberra residents can now plan their transition to an all-electric home with the ACT Government’s Make Your Next Choice Electric online tool. Developed in partnership with consumer advocacy organisation CHOICE, the free service helps households create a personalised roadmap for replacing gas appliances and reducing energy costs. The tool allows users to: Build a personalised…
The Albanese Government has announced a landmark $100 million investment over the next decade to establish a new Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Research Mission, aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of arthritis and related conditions. The initiative will be funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and will bring together researchers, healthcare…
मेलबर्न, १२ जुन २०२६ — Pauline Hanson नेतृत्वको राजनीतिक दल One Nation को चन्दा संकलन कार्यक्रम (फन्डरेजर) विरोध प्रदर्शनको चेतावनीपछि अन्तिम समयमा स्थान परिवर्तन गर्न बाध्य भएको छ। कार्यक्रममा पूर्व उपप्रधानमन्त्री Barnaby Joyce समेत सहभागी हुने तय भएको थियो। कार्यक्रम मूल रूपमा मेलबर्नको Moonee Ponds क्षेत्रमा रहेको एक रेष्टुरेन्टमा आयोजना हुने योजना थियो। तर विभिन्न…
ACT Policing will begin a targeted enforcement operation this weekend aimed at addressing anti-social and illegal behaviour involving e-bikes, e-scooters, trail bikes, and off-road motorcycles across Canberra. The operation comes in response to a growing number of incidents involving electric and petrol-powered vehicles being used unlawfully in public spaces, including reports of damage to sportsgrounds,…
The ACT Government has announced that it will remove stamp duty for all first home buyers as part of its 2026–27 Budget, becoming the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce such a measure. The reform is designed to reduce the upfront cost of purchasing a home and improve housing affordability for Canberrans entering the property…
Australia is expanding and diversifying its international partnerships amid what Foreign Minister Penny Wong described as a “rapidly changing and increasingly contested world.” In a recent high-level meeting, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to renowned cancer researcher Professor Richard Scolyer, describing him as “one of Australia’s brightest lights” and praising his extraordinary contribution to medical science and cancer research. Speaking at a media conference on Tuesday, the Prime Minister reflected on Professor Scolyer’s legacy following his death after a battle…
An employee of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has been issued an infringement notice for a low-range drink driving offence in Queanbeyan. The incident occurred on Monday, 8 June 2026, and resulted in the employee’s driving privileges in New South Wales being suspended for three months. In accordance with standard procedures, the AFP has commenced…
A formal statement issued on 7 June 2026 by Labor has strongly condemned a sexist campaign targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, describing the materials as “totally unacceptable” and a serious breach of respectful public discourse. The statement emphasises that, regardless of political views, it is entirely unacceptable to demean, objectify, belittle, or offend women in…
Kathmandu, Nepal — A senior opposition MP in Nepal has called for an investigation into Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and suggested that treason charges be considered over allegations that confidential tax policy information may have been leaked before official implementation. Speaking in Nepal’s House of Representatives on Monday, Gyanendra Shahi, parliamentary leader of the Rastriya…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have reaffirmed the strength of the trans-Tasman relationship during the third Annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting held in Noosa, Queensland. The meeting focused on economic growth, energy security, defence cooperation, and regional stability in the Pacific. The two leaders committed to further strengthening…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Australia on 6 June 2026 for the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting. The meeting, to be held in Noosa, will focus on strengthening economic resilience and exploring measures to boost prosperity in both countries, including responses to the ongoing fuel crisis. The…
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