A Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into the funding and resourcing of CSIRO has recommended an ongoing increase in the agency’s base funding, according to the Chair’s report, which outlined six key recommendations. The inquiry was established in November last year through a joint motion coordinated by David Pocock, with support from fellow senators. In…
U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated under heavy security from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a sudden security scare involving reports of possible gunfire at the Washington . The United States Secret Service confirmed that agents acted immediately after loud bangs were heard inside the venue, triggering a rapid protective response….
Three men have been arrested following a series of separate altercations in Canberra’s city centre overnight. Police were first called to an incident about 8:40pm on Saturday (25 April) outside a restaurant on Lonsdale Street in Braddon. Officers observed a physical altercation between two men. One of the individuals, a 25-year-old man from Evatt, attempted…
Sydney, Australia – April 24, 2026 A 24-year-old woman from Yennora in southwest Sydney has been charged after allegedly making online threats to kill a federal parliamentarian. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed that its National Security Investigations (NSI) team launched an inquiry in March 2026 following a social media post believed to contain a…
Kathmandu, Nepal — Authorities in Nepal’s capital have begun a large-scale demolition of informal settlements along the banks of the Bagmati River, displacing long-term residents and revealing a shadow system of rent collection within communities widely perceived as “landless.” Bulldozers moved into the Thapathali riverside area early Saturday after the government issued a two-day notice…
अष्ट्रेलियाको भिक्टोरिया राज्य सरकारले २०२६/ २७ को राज्य बजेटमार्फत Free TAFE कार्यक्रमलाई व्यापक रूपमा विस्तार गर्ने घोषणा गरेको छ। यस कदमले सस्तो तथा पहुँचयोग्य प्राविधिक शिक्षालाई प्रवर्द्धन गर्दै दक्ष जनशक्ति विकासमा महत्त्वपूर्ण टेवा पुर्याउने विश्वास गरिएको छ। सरकारले सीप तथा तालिम क्षेत्रमा कुल $४५९.४ मिलियन लगानी गर्ने भएको छ। यस अन्तर्गत २०२७ सम्म थप १५…
The Victorian Government has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards to recognise and celebrate outstanding seniors who have made significant contributions to their communities. These prestigious awards have been established for over 30 years, recognising seniors who have helped those in need. Patrick Templeton was recognised for supporting disadvantaged…
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have announced joint action to support workers at Liberty Bell Bay during its ongoing sale process, reinforcing their commitment to protecting jobs and maintaining critical manufacturing capability. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed that administrators EY have accepted a $3 million loan offer, jointly funded on…
The Victorian Government has announced a major expansion of its Free TAFE program as part of the 2026–27 State Budget, reinforcing its commitment to affordable education and workforce development across the state. Backed by a $459.4 million investment in skills and training, the initiative will deliver additional Free TAFE places in 2027, supporting an estimated…
Bibek Jung Khatri (Ananta Events) & Subin Bista (Nightscape) – Melbourne, Australia अस्ट्रेलियामा बसोबास गर्ने नेपाली समुदायका लागि आगामी मे महिनामा एक भव्य नेपाली संगीत महाउत्सव आयोजना हुने भएको छ। Nightscape र Ananta Events को सहकार्यमा आयोजना हुन लागेको यस टूर कार्यक्रममा चर्चित कलाकारहरू Kuma Sagar & Khwopa Band तथा Ujan Shakya & The Emerge…
A 33-year-old man from Sydney has been arrested and charged over an alleged $1.5 million fraud targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with authorities stating he is expected to appear before Camden Local Court on 23 April 2026. According to a joint statement from the Australian Federal Police and partner agencies, the man first…
Canberra, Australia — The Australian government has secured significant additional fuel supplies and is working with major fertiliser producers to stabilise agricultural and industrial supply chains amid ongoing global volatility linked to tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that approximately 300 million litres of diesel have been secured in recent days…
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