AUSTRALIA

$675 million to repair Victoria’s roads

The Victorian Government is launching a $675 million maintenance operation targeting the state’s crumbling regional roads. The major initiative began Monday and will run for nine months, focusing on fixing potholes, reconstructing and resurfacing roads. Key projects include work on major roads…

16 October, 2024

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

Rethinking Australia’s Immigration Strategy: A Call for Balance

In recent remarks, Education Minister Jason Clare has acknowledged a troubling reality: Australia’s immigration figures are soaring, driven by a surge of international students, backpackers, and visa overstayers. As the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows our population has surpassed 27.1…

25 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Peter Dutton: Plans to abolish the role of Ambassador for First Nations Peoples

The leader of the federal opposition, Peter Dutton, has pledged to abolish the position of Ambassador for First Nations Peoples if the Coalition wins the upcoming elections. This announcement follows revelations from the Daily Telegraph that the Albanese government spent over $350,000…

24 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Good news for motorists: Expected drop in gasoline prices

Motorists can look forward to further savings at fuel stations, as analysts predict a continued decrease in fuel prices. For years, China’s booming economy has driven global oil demand. However, recent forecasts from both OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate…

24 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

AMA urging stop to ‘coercive and deceptive’ marketing of commercial foods for infants

The Australian Medical Association is calling on the government to implement best practice standards for nutrition in commercial foods for infants and young children. As part of its submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s public consultation, the AMA is…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service

Today marks 25 years since Australian troops were first deployed to Timor-Leste. Around 5,500 Australian service personnel were sent to Timor-Leste in 1999, the largest deployment of Australian troops since the Vietnam War, after the Timorese voted for independence from Indonesia in…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025

Stressed homeowners will have to wait until next year for mortgage relief, according to a polled array of experts. Comparison spoke to 42 experts and economists for this month’s RBA Cash Rate Survey, and every one of them said the Reserve Bank…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

More than five million people will have more cash in their pockets from today as welfare payments receive an indexation boost. Age and disability pensions, rent assistance, carer payments, and JobSeeker payments all increase from today. Age pensioners will see an increase…

20 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Thousands of tradies and union members rallied in Melbourne’s CBD on Wednesday in support of the CFMEU, with a key union leader praising John Setka as an exemplary leader. Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown, Workers from various unions,…

18 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says

Almost $18 billion in lost and unclaimed super is waiting for Australians to pick it up. The Australian Taxation Office is urging people to check whether any of the current $17.8 billion pool belongs to them. ATO Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig said…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides to be Included in NSW School Curriculum

In a landmark decision, the New South Wales (NSW) Education Standards Authority (NESA) has finalized its History Syllabus for Years 7 to 10, incorporating a mandatory study of Australia’s humanitarian efforts during World War I. The new curriculum will be implemented in…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Record Drownings at Australian Beaches

Australia has seen a significant rise in drownings at its beaches, with new data revealing a record 150 coastal deaths for the 2023/2024 period. This alarming increase coincides with a growing number of Australians flocking to the beaches, spurred by more “swim-friendly”…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA

Positive response to proposed changes on children’s online privacy

In a bid to bolster privacy protections, Australia’s Minister for Justice, Mark Dreyfus, has introduced a proposal for a children’s online privacy code. This initiative aims to impose strict regulations on how personal data of children is collected, stored, and used by…

17 September, 2024

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AUSTRALIA

$675 million to repair Victoria’s roads

Rethinking Australia’s Immigration Strategy: A Call for Balance

Peter Dutton: Plans to abolish the role of Ambassador for First Nations Peoples

Good news for motorists: Expected drop in gasoline prices

AMA urging stop to ‘coercive and deceptive’ marketing of commercial foods for infants

Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service

Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says

Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides to be Included in NSW School Curriculum

Record Drownings at Australian Beaches

Positive response to proposed changes on children’s online privacy

TA NEA – 11 September 2024

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