Friday, June 5, 2026

Barunga Festival returns celebrating First Nations culture, connection and community

More than 5,000 people are expected to gather from tomorrow for the annual Barunga Festival, celebrating First Nations culture, connection and community.

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting the iconic festival with $250,000 in funding for this year’s event, held in the remote Northern Territory community of Barunga, near Katherine.

As well as traditional cultural workshops, art and dance, there will be entertainment by

Albany Airport upgrade to support growing Great Southern region

Major upgrades to Albany Airport are forging ahead to support the region's growth, jobs and future firefighting capabilities, with a construction tender now open.

The project is supported by a $14.7 million investment from the Albanese Government's Growing Regions Program, a Cook Government election commitment of $14 million and about $12.9 million from the City of Albany.

Albany Airport is a critical gateway to WA's Great Southern region, supporting flights for

Critical step toward Australia’s first National Media Literacy Strategy

The Albanese Government is empowering Australians to engage with the shifting media landscape and stay safe online with our National Media Literacy Strategy.

An Australian first, the strategy will explore evidence-based initiatives that help Australians

Planning to upgrade key northwest Tasmania transport link completed

The Ridgley Highway Corridor Strategy has been released today, identifying a range of priority improvements which will improve safety and efficiency on this key transport route.

The highway is a key transport link between Tasmania’s northwest and west coast,

One year of safer, faster and more reliable travel across the River Derwent

Tasmania’s largest-ever transport infrastructure project has marked its first birthday, with the new Bridgewater Bridge already transforming the way thousands of Tasmanians work, live and travel.

Since its opening on 1 June 2025, the bridge has become a vital and reliable link between

Continued leadership for National Intermodal and Inland Rail boards

The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Erin Flaherty as a Non–Executive Director (NED) and Board Chair for the National Intermodal Corporation, as well as NED for Inland Rail Pty Ltd (IRPL).

Ms Flaherty brings over 40 years’ experience in both private and government sectors across

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of New Zealand

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, to Australia on Saturday 6 June 2026 for the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting.

The leaders will discuss economic resilience and measures the two countries can take to boost

Borderless Solutions Expands Security and Connectivity Services in Melbourne

Borderless Solutions - Security Alarm, Camera and Home Automation in Melbourne Australia

Borderless Solutions - Security Alarm, Camera and Home Automation in Melbourne Australia

Melbourne's trusted security installer now offers CCTV, Starlink, smart home automation, and WiFi solutions across 120+ suburbs in Victoria.

We are not just installing cameras. We are giving Melbourne homes and businesses confidence, control, and complete peace of mind through world-class security and connectivity.”
— Usama Rao

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, June 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Borderless Solutions Expands Smart Security and Connectivity Services Across Greater Melbourne

Melbourne’s trusted security system installer

Megaport Launches Storage, Unifying Its Automated Infrastructure Platform Alongside Compute and Network Offerings

Megaport Storage enables enterprises to run data-intensive workloads on dedicated software-defined infrastructure with cloud-like agility and predictable costs.

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) (“Megaport”), a leading global automated infrastructure platform, today announced the launch of Megaport Storage, expanding its platform to deliver integrated compute, network, and storage services.

Megaport is evolving into a unified platform that gives customers instant access to scalable global infrastructure including storage and backup strategies that strengthen cyber resilience, while setting a new standard for sovereign infrastructure.

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Brisbane Filmmaker Takes on the Mob — and Goes Global

Book cover for Hells Kitchen: A New York Mafia Story, a crime thriller novella by Steve Young

Hells Kitchen Book Cover

Crime thriller Hells Kitchen by Steve Young is out worldwide, backed by a proof-of-concept film already streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, June 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brisbane-based actor, filmmaker and writer Steve Young has published Hells Kitchen: A New York Mafia Story — a crime thriller novella now available globally

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