Australia

Tag

POLITICS

Albanese tells global union congress that fairness drives economic growth

Addressing delegates from across the world, PM Albanese paid tribute to the contributions of trade unions in promoting fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces.
INFOTAINMENT

Bishesh Gyawali spreads joy through Carnatic and Nepalese folk music at Benalla Diwali

“The Raaga Hansadhwani carries such positivity and joy, and it felt beautiful to share that energy with the community during the Festival of Lights.”
INNOVATION

Dr Vikram Sharma and Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo win prestigious 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

“Each year the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science highlight our country’s exceptional achievements. Australia is a powerhouse of science, innovation and research which has a global impact.”
OPINION

Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal

The Melbourne Cup, a 3,200–metre race for horses more than three years old, has long been called “the race that stops the nation”.
INNOVATION

WA objects to interim cut in skilled-migration allocations for 2025–26

Premier Cook argues that such a cut would limit Western Australia’s ability to secure the skilled workers it needs and risk slowing economic growth.
HEALTH

‘Medicare card, not credit card’: $8.5 billion plan to deliver more bulk billing and cheaper GP visits

Already, more than 1,000 GP clinics that previously used mixed billing have converted to full bulk billing, joining the 1,600 existing practices.
OPINION

How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately

We actually know very little about very young children in Australia who develop problematic sexual behaviours.
INNOVATION

Australian climber dies attempting to climb Nepal’s 7,126-metre peak Himlung Himal

Multiple attempts to reach him failed before Chin Tark Chan, 49, died below Camp 3 at approximately 6,500 metres.
INNOVATION

24-year-old charged over 700kg meth shipment hidden in dates

The shipment had been loaded in the United Arab Emirates, with investigators believing it originated elsewhere in the Middle East.
OPINION

Unpaid ‘women’s work’ is worth $427 billion, new research shows

That’s equivalent to around one-third of gross domestic product – and is mostly contributed by women.
1...959697...565Page 96 of 565

Must-read

NEWS

Three Indian migrants killed in devastating highway crash in New Zealand

Police say the vehicle is believed to have crossed the centre line moments before the impact, though investigations into the cause are ongoing.
IMMIGRATION

Hundreds of students set to lose qualifications as Melbourne training college registration canceled

College issued qualifications and statements of attainment without ensuring students had completed proper assessment or met competency requirements
NEWS

Childcare worker Jayendra Jung Shahi granted bail over alleged slaping two toddlers

His lawyer told the court his mental health had declined following recent family tragedies, arguing he required support.
spot_img