New investment aims to help stop cane toads reaching Pilbara

• $28 million investment from Rio Tinto to help deliver Toad Containment Zone
• The project is a partnership between Curtin University and Rio Tinto, with support from Deakin University
• Builds on Cook Labor Government's earlier support of the project, which aims to protect vulnerable native wildlife

A project aiming to help prevent the spread of cane toads to the Pilbara has received a boost, with Rio Tinto partnering with Curtin University, with support from Deakin University, to deliver the Toad Containment Zone "waterless barrier" project.

The project aims to develop and modify water infrastructure in the Kimberley to

New $3.3 million Wagga Wagga facility training the next generation of agricultural mechanics

The Minns Labor Government is backing the next generation of skilled agricultural workers with a new $3.3 million training facility at the TAFE NSW Primary Industries Centre in North Wagga Wagga.

The agricultural vehicle shed will help meet growing demand for agri-mechanical training,

CLP hits the brakes on heavy vehicle registration fees

• Finocchiaro CLP Government freezes heavy vehicle registration fees for 12 months, easing pressure on Territory transport operators and small businesses.
   
• Freeze saves operators an estimated $465 a year per three-trailer road train and may help limit costs passed on to customers.
   
• Move builds on renewed fuel cost relief for eligible contractors, backing Territory businesses and keeping projects moving.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government is easing financial pressure on the transport industry and small business by freezing heavy vehicle registration fees for 12 months.

The freeze follows the announcement last week of renewed temporary fuel

Western Freeway Safety Works Begin

The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are making the Western Freeway safer for locals, visitors and freight operators with works beginning on a dangerous stretch of road near Ballan.

Works on the one-kilometre west-bound section at Pykes Creek Reservoir are now underway.

The existing stretch of road winds uphill, creating dangerous conditions

Tasmanians urged to prepare for early bushfire risk

Tasmanians are being urged to prepare now for the upcoming bushfire season, with the launch of the 2026 bushfire safety campaign "Bushfire, Why Risk it?" Be prepared. Be Aware.

The campaign will run across social media, newspapers, television and radio,

Cruise season sails into Hobart

The Tasmanian cruise season has commenced with the first ship arriving in Hobart this morning.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, welcomed passengers and crew of the Celebrity Solstice to Tasmania, the first of 85 cruise ships scheduled to visit the State this season.

“It's terrific to see ships returning to our shores and bringing thousands of visitors

Additional funding to improve track safety as greyhound racing transitions from Wentworth Park

The Minns Labor Government has committed an extra $10 million to the Greyhound Capital Grants Program to ensure greyhound racetracks across the state meet minimum track standards to support animal welfare and safety.

This commitment brings the total additional funding to $20 million to assist the

New intake of paramedics and control staff

NSW Ambulance has today welcomed 56 new paramedic graduates and 19 emergency medical call takers, who have been officially inducted into the service at a ceremony held at the State Operations Centre in Sydney.

The paramedic graduates will be posted across NSW to complete the clinical

Building a mentally fit future for regional kids

The Minns Labor Government is investing $450,000 to expand Gotcha4Life’s Mentally Fit Schools program to 20 regional primary schools, helping more children build the skills and confidence to manage life’s ups and downs.

The investment will support 10 schools in the Central West and 10 across the

Start dates set for Minns Labor Government’s new underquoting laws

The Minns Labor Government is delivering greater transparency for homebuyers and more clarity for real estate agents with the commencement of new underquoting laws this month.

Underquoting occurs when a property is advertised at a price below an agent's reasonable estimate of its selling price. It can waste buyers' time and money and create a false impression about what a property is worth.

From 17 November, real estate agents will be required to comply with the first tranche of