The Tasmanian Government has delivered the new Claremont Park and Ride facility.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the new park and ride delivers better access to public transport and more options for Claremont residents travelling into Hobart’s CBD.
“Claremont’s new park and ride facility will make it easier for people to use public transport
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Claremont Park and Ride now open
Goals kicked as AFL team dream moves closer
The Tasmanian Government welcomes Ken Hinkley as the inaugural Tasmania Football Club Coach.
Minister for Sport, Nick Duigan, said this was a great announcement for Tasmania.
“This is a huge step in bringing our AFL team dream closer to reality,” Minister Duigan said.
“Ken’s appointment is the next step in laying the foundations for our team’s entry into the
Recycle Rewards supporting vulnerable Tasmanians
Tasmania’s Recycle Rewards program is approaching another significant milestone, with close to 10 million eligible containers returned to its Launceston Depot.
Acting Premier and Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Guy Barnett, said the milestone highlighted how Recycle Rewards is delivering benefits for both the environment and the community.
“Recycle Rewards has been incredibly successful for Tasmania, with more than 145 million
New Silverdome floor takes centre stage at netball grand final
The Silverdome’s new floor has been delivered in time for tonight’s Tasmania Netball League Grand Final.
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Engagement and Sport, Rob Fairs, said the floor has been delivered as part of the Tasmanian Government’s $12 million redevelopment of the Silverdome.
“Community sport is significantly benefitting from these upgrades, with one of Tasmania's
Collins handballs Rushy Lagoon decision to department
Federal Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins has run from her responsibilities on Rushy Lagoon.
Yesterday, Minister Collins was called on to back Tasmanian farmers and use her powers to veto this project.
In a shocking betrayal of Tasmanians, Minister Collins confirmed she’s delegated her
Buy Local Policy backs Tasmanian businesses
Almost 97 per cent of Tasmanian Government contracts valued over $50,000 were awarded to Tasmanian businesses during the March quarter.
This equates to $110.5 million over the March 2026 quarter for contracts valued over
Big Tech Must Prevent Hate And Keep Kids Safe
Labor will introduce nation-leading laws to keep AI and tech companies accountable and protect our kids.
The new laws will help families take on social media and AI giants and give victims of online hate a way to find out who is targeting them.
Unmasking anonymous online hate
Too many Victorians are being vilified online by anonymous users hiding behind
Big Tech Must Stop Spying On Workers At Work
Every Victorian worker deserves to know when they're being watched on the job.
Right now, workers can be watched, tracked and assessed by technology – often without ever being told.
Labor will protect the rights of workers from inappropriate and unfair uses of AI
Sports Stars Band Together For Road Safety Round
Tens of thousands of footballers and netballers across Victoria will pull on blue armbands this weekend – backing safer driving and honouring the lives lost on our roads.
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and AFL Victoria today launched
Support for Tasmanian arts activities
Ten Tasmanian artists and arts organisations will be supported to develop new works, build skills and access national and international opportunities through the latest round of the Tasmanian Government's arts funding programs.
Minister for Arts, Roger Jaensch, said $89,300 in funding through the Aboriginal Arts
800 new homes for former Tweed Hospital site
The former Tweed Hospital is set to be transformed into homes for thousands of people with the unused site being repurposed for 800 new homes.
The site, on the corner of Powell and Florence streets is being transferred from NSW Health to Landcom to enable the delivery of the new homes, including up to 10 per cent affordable housing.
The new homes will be an important addition for Tweed Heads which has one of the lowest
Illawarra REZ Community Reference Group seeking members
Australia’s first urban Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is progressing, with registrations now open for the Illawarra REZ Community Reference Group.
Through this REZ, the Minns Labor Government is leveraging the unique characteristics of the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to NSW homes and businesses, keeping the lights on and downward pressure on power bills.
The Community Reference Group will consist of around 10 member which represent
Plans unveiled for five hundred resilient new homes in East Lismore
Plans have been released for a new East Lismore community that could deliver more than 500 flood-resilient homes, including affordable housing, for residents impacted by the Northern Rivers floods.
The Minns Labor Government has reached another milestone in the Northern Rivers' flood
Early works commence on the $400 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
Early works have commenced on the $400 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, with expanded antenatal facilities set to improve access to maternity services for women, babies and families across Sydney’s Inner West.
Construction is underway to deliver enhanced and expanded antenatal facilities at
More Mental Health Care Closer To Home In The Grampians
The Allan Labor Government is making sure young people in the Grampians region have access to specialised mental health support and care they need.
Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt today opened the new Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) centre in Newington.
The free service offers specialist, around-the-clock care for young people aged 16
New Core and Cluster refuge opens in Albury LGA
A new purpose-built refuge for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence has opened in Albury, providing safe crisis accommodation and specialist on-site support in regional New South Wales.
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to build a safer state for women and children
ABC Ballarat and South West Victoria with Steve Martin
STEVE MARTIN, HOST: The Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, is highlighting today some changes for or to the paid parental leave system that have apparently just come into effect. Now, some of the info that's come through with this is that in 2024-25, locally, just under 1700 parents were part of this scheme. So the scheme's now
Launceston football club kicking goals with new upgrades
Launceston City Football Club is scoring goals for the community thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play our Way program.
The club’s facilities, which were built in 1979 for a single men's team, have been transformed through a $622,565 Play our Way grant.
With the finishing touches underway, the club will soon have modern and welcoming
$10 million to upgrade maternity services in Darwin
The Albanese Government will invest $10 million to support upgrades to the Birthing, Maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Darwin Hospital, ensuring Territory families can continue to access high-quality maternity care close to home.
This investment will increase the hospital’s capacity to meet growing demand while
Tiny home project helps build skills for Riverina young people
A new tiny home project at Riverina Youth Justice Centre is helping young people develop practical trade skills, confidence and community connections to support brighter futures.
Young people at Riverina Youth Justice Centre are building practical trade skills, confidence and stronger connections with their community through a new construction project in Wagga Wagga.
The ‘tiny home’ project, supervised by staff at Riverina, involves teaching young people in
Backing Locally Led Bushfire Recovery
Labor is continuing to stand with communities affected by January’s bushfires with more recovery support.
Minister Ward today announced the Community Recovery Grants program is now open.
Community groups and non-for-profits can apply for grants up to $75,000 to
GMC Welding Consultants Confirm To Eleven Media The Growing Demand For Their Management & Inspection Services
Increasing client compliance requirements has seen GMC Welding Consultants see a sharp increase in appointments for their inspection & supervision services.
SYDNEY , NSW, AUSTRALIA, July 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GMC Welding Consultants provides welding engineering, management and inspection services to construction, power generation, pipeline and associated industries across Australia. They have an established history of providing expert advice to their clients to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions to welding projects.
They offer complete welding, testing and quality management solutions to their clients from
Sydney Based Absolute Sign Solutions Confirms The Growing Demand Across Australia For Custom Made Honour Boards
Absolute Sign Solutions
Absolute Sign Solutions is a member of the Australian Sign and Graphics Association and has become a leader in Northern Beaches signage solutions.
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, July 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Absolute Sign Solutions two principal partners, Grant and Matt, have extensive experience not only in the sign industry but in visual arts and graphic design and photography. Both have qualified trade certificates in signwriting and design, and both have studied visual art at NSW University – City Art Institute.
Matt and Grant, in their interview with Metro Cities Media said, “It has become noticeable
Epic Myth Meets a Living Galaxy in Newly Released Debut Science Fantasy: An Era in Anddemar
What began as a dream decades ago grew into a sweeping tale of Guardians, knights, shamans, living stars, and a threat that feeds on dullness and conformity.
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian author Maureen B. Roberts has released her debut novel, "An Era in Anddemar," an epic science fantasy set across a living galaxy under siege by a soulless force known as the Greyness.
In the spiral galaxy Anddemar, imagination,
More commuter parking for Northwest metro passengers
People in the Sydney’s northwest will have access to more commuter carparking with the Minns Labor Government investing $160 million to add up to 1,200 additional spots at Tallawong and the Hills Showground.
This is another step the Minns Labor Government is taking to fill in transport gaps in
Thursday, July 16, 2026
New life for mine site as $1.8b pumped hydro project approved
A major pumped hydro project with the potential to power up to 120,000 homes has been given the green light to transform a former mining site into a renewable energy generator in the Gloucester Valley.
The $1.8 billion Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project will boost energy security and
As Australian House Prices Cool, Uncertain Buyers Seek Independent Analysis and Valuation: PropCred
With price growth slowing across several capital cities, uncertain buyers are seeking evidence-based valuation before making an offer or bidding at auction.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian house prices, which climbed steadily through much of the past two years, are now cooling in several capital cities. Cotality's national Home Value
Yeah Buddy and United Airlines Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon Unite to Remove 26,000 Plastic Bottles and Plant 2,600 Trees
Yeah Buddy has partnered with United Airlines Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon to deliver measurable environmental impact. This year, Yeah Buddy has planted 2,600 trees.
United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL)
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Yeah Buddy, Australia's premium sustainable running apparel brand, has partnered with United Airlines Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon to
Full steam ahead on Muswellbrook Bypass
The $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass is powering forward with early work well underway and a refined design to deliver safer journeys, faster freight movements and better outcomes for the local community.
Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, the Australian Government
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Eigenform's Self-Teaching Scientific AI Goes Live in the Field with Lightning Minerals and NextMaps
First real-world deployment of transparent, self-improving AI aims to accelerate critical mineral discovery across Lightning Minerals' Australian portfolio.
Lightning Minerals (ASX:L1M)
PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eigenform today announced the first public deployment of its autonomous scientific AI models through strategic joint ventures with NextMaps and Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX: L1M), applying
Capstan Partners Named Official Partner of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
AUSTRALIA, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Capstan Partners, Australia and New Zealand's leading coaching and professional development provider for healthcare professionals, has been named an official partner of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Australia and
NSW startups secure $1 million boost to turn ideas into jobs and growth
The Minns Labor Government will give 22 NSW startups and small businesses a share of more than $1 million in funding under the second round of the 2025-26 MVP Ventures Program, helping turn innovative ideas into jobs, investment and economic growth.
The latest funding round backs NSW innovators developing practical solutions to some of
New health worker accommodation complete for Albury Wodonga region
Healthcare workers will benefit from new purpose-built accommodation with construction of 21 units at Albury Hospital now complete, delivering a major boost for the border region’s health workforce.
The Healthcare Worker Accommodation project was delivered thanks to a $9.5 million joint
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Over 800,000 free TAFE enrolments delivering the skills Australians want, for the jobs we need
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening skills and training for Australians – with Free TAFE enrolments surging past 800,000.
Since the Government established Free TAFE in 2023 there have been more than 814,000 course enrolments, with strong growth in enrolment and course completion numbers across the country in qualifications that are building the numbers of skilled workers in priority
Friday, July 10, 2026
LifeSafer Expands to New South Wales, Bringing Advanced Alcohol Interlock Technology to Tackle Drink Driving
Global road safety technology leader LifeSafer® Alcohol Interlock is launching operations in New South Wales to reduce repeat drink-driving offences.
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, July 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As drink driving continues to account for 20 percent of fatal crashes across New South Wales, global road safety technology leader LifeSafer® Alcohol Interlock is officially launching operations in the state, delivering proven alcohol interlock solutions designed to reduce repeat offences and save lives.
The expansion marks a significant milestone for LifeSafer as it enters the Australian market,
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fujifilm Australia & New Zealand to assume direct sales of Fujifilm Endoscopy systems
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fujifilm Australia & New Zealand is pleased to announce that, from 1 July 2026, it will assume direct responsibility for the sales, clinical support, and marketing of Fujifilm Endoscopy solutions throughout Australasia.
For more than 13 years, CR Kennedy Medical
New Guide Shows Top Rankings For Perth's Best Solar Installers
A new 2026 guide ranks Perth's top Perth Solar Installers
PERTH, AUSTRALIA, July 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vista Electrical Controls has been recognised as one of Perth's top-rated solar installers, with independent review data placing the family-owned company ahead of the overwhelming majority
Perth Dental Rooms Urges Patients to Prioritise Long-Term Care After Dental Implant Treatment
PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA, July 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Perth Dental Rooms is reminding patients that successful dental implant outcomes depend as much on post-treatment care as on the procedure itself and that maintenance should be part of the conversation from the very first appointment.
Dental implants are one treatment option for
Friday, July 3, 2026
Nation-Leading Project Strengthens Grid For Renewables
The largest synchronous condenser in Australia has now started operating in Elmhurst.
The Ararat Synchronous Condenser will allow an additional 600 megawatts of renewable energy generation to connect to the grid and deliver more reliable power for the west of Victoria.
The large spinning machine supports system stability and allows the electricity
Major milestone: Construction of John Hunter Hospital’s acute services building now complete
The $890 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct has reached a major milestone, with construction for the new acute services building now complete.
The new seven‑storey building that forms part of John Hunter Hospital will support the delivery of specialist world-class healthcare for communities across Newcastle, the Hunter region and northern NSW.
The Minns Labor Government’s 2026-27 NSW Budget delivered a $55 million boost to the
$9 million upgrade improves safety on Snowy Mountains Highway near Adelong
Work is now complete on critical road safety improvements to the Snowy Mountains Highway intersection at Black Creek Road in Adelong.
The $9 million project is part of $36 million in road safety improvements for the Snowy Mountains Highway, jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments under the Road Safety Program.
The project started in September last year and involved widening a 2.1-kilometre steep and
Nominations open for 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards
The NSW Government is inviting communities to celebrate women and girls across the state with nominations opening today for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
The awards honours women and girls who improve the lives of people in New South Wales, show leadership and courage, support their communities, and inspire future generations.
Women and girls can be nominated in 6 categories:
Royal National Park expansion provides missing link in the Great Southern Walk
The Minns Labor Government has transferred 5.6 hectares of coastal bushland at Stanwell Park to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to bring it under the environmental protection of the Royal National Park and secure a key missing link for the Great Southern Walk.
The land transfer allows NPWS to establish a critical stretch of the 67km Great Southern
New era for regional travel as Minns Labor Government rolls out $290 million coach network upgrade
Communities across regional NSW will soon benefit from the largest upgrade to the NSW TrainLink Coach network in over a decade, with the Minns Labor Government investing $290 million over the next nine years to deliver new services, modern coaches and improved passenger amenities across the state.
Every day, on average, 1594 passenger journeys are made on the NSW TrainLink coach
Expressions of Interest open for the future of housing construction in NSW
The world’s best and brightest in housing are invited to help build more high-quality homes, faster for the people of NSW using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open for businesses to establish or expand a manufacturing facility in NSW to produce prefabricated building components or large-scale modular housing, specifically for higher density housing types, including developing designs from the mid-rise pattern book.
The Minns Labor Government is set to turbocharge the way homes are built in NSW,
Better wastewater services for Bowral thanks to new sewage treatment plant
The Minns Labor Government is supporting regional communities with better, more sustainable wastewater services, including the newly upgraded Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant.
Bowral residents are now benefiting from a high-quality sewage treatment plant, delivering
$105.5 million investment unlocked to increase NSW’s agriculture productivity and lower emissions
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to modernise and grow the state’s agricultural industries by supporting a $105.5 million investment in fourteen innovative projects to help boost local jobs, regional economies and increase productivity across the agriculture sector.
The NSW Government is investing $28 million through the Agriculture Industries
NSW Industrial Relations Commission boosted to support safety reforms
The Minns Labor Government has appointed a new Deputy President and four additional commissioners to the Industrial Relations Commission to support new bullying, harassment and workers compensation laws.
The boost to the commission strengthens the state’s independent workplace umpire and ensures it is well equipped to deliver timely, fair and effective justice for workers and employers.
The Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) of NSW is the longest continuing industrial
Major new park opens in Sydney’s growing south-west
Families in Sydney’s south-west have a new place to relax, play, and connect with nature, with the Minns Labor Government today opening Toggerai Park in Appin, as part of the Parks for People program.
Located just north of Appin town centre, the 17-hectare park transforms former pastureland
University of Melbourne and Tamil Nadu forge partnership on emerging technologies

The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) Limited to drive collaborative research, curriculum development and skills training in quantum computing and Agri Tech.
The University of Melbourne Centre for Emerging Technologies will be established at Tamil
Groundbreaking moment for South Australia's biggest infrastructure project
After years of planning and months of assembling one of the largest machines ever used in South Australia, tunnelling is now underway on the $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project to deliver a non-stop South Road.
The start of tunnelling marks the most significant milestone yet for the state’s largest
Investing in the regions: $30 million for NSW North Coast roads
The Minns Labor Government is investing $15 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to progress planning for upgrades along the M1 Pacific Motorway corridor between Tweed Heads and Byron Bay.
The NSW North Coast is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, placing increasing
Delivering meaningful reform to reduce gambling harms
The Albanese Government is delivering robust protections from the harms of gambling for Australians, particularly for children and young people.
The Government introduced the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 to Parliament today, containing the strongest ever reforms to address gambling harms in Australia’s history.
The Bill delivers on the Albanese Government’s commitment to break the connection
Sunrise with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington
NATALIE BARR, CO-HOST: A new law that would double the fines for tech giants who failed to enforce Australia's social media ban has stalled. The Federal Government hoped to get it through Parliament this week, but the Greens and the Coalition have teamed up to delay it.
MATT SHIRVINGTON, CO-HOST: The new bill will now head to an inquiry, which will
Tasmanians benefit from embedded network energy concession
More than $370 million in concessions are being delivered to 95,000 eligible Tasmanians as part of the 2026-27 Budget.
Tasmanians living on embedded power networks in retirement villages, aged care facilities and caravan parks are benefitting from these concessions.
Under the new framework, eligible embedded network customers will be able to access a suite
Inaugural Island Escape Festival brings winter warmth to Northern Tasmania
The inaugural Island Escape Festival is set to transform Launceston’s Inveresk Precinct into a vibrant winter celebration of food, drink, music and culture this weekend.
Liberal Member for Bass, Rob Fairs, said the festival was an exciting addition to Tasmania’s off-season events calendar.
“Island Escape Festival celebrates our outstanding food and beverage producers, creative
Free meningococcal B vaccines now available for Tasmanian infants
The Tasmanian Government is delivering a life-saving meningococcal B vaccination program, providing free protection for all Tasmanian infants against the disease.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said meningococcal disease is a rare but serious illness that can quickly become life threatening.
“Meningococcal disease can affect people at any age, but it is most common in infants,
New SMS register sends a clear message on scam prevention
The Albanese Government is cracking down on text-message scams with the SMS Sender ID Register now in place.
From today, if a sender ID is not registered, the text message will be labelled as ‘Unverified’ as a warning to people that it could be a scam.
The SMS Sender ID Register helps protect Australians from scam messages that
New Parenting Guide Challenges Common Assumptions About Persistent Fussy Eating
The Fussy Eater Reboot explains how sensory sensitivities, anxiety and threat responses can shape food refusal, and offers parents a practical way forward.
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Feeding specialist and author Marie-France Laval has released *The Fussy Eater Reboot: Confident Eating: A Parenting Plan for Stubborn Picky
Australian Cybersecurity Innovators RST Cloud and SharePass Partner to Strengthen Secure Information Sharing for SecOps

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RST Cloud, a provider of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and threat data enrichment solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with SharePass, an Australian secure secret-sharing platform. The
TernX Travel Stroller Recognised with SHE-com Innovation Award 2026 for Reinventing Family Travel
TernX wins the SHE-com Innovation Award 2026, recognising its patented travel stroller and Australian innovation that's transforming family travel.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian brand honoured for turning a common parenting challenge into an internationally recognised innovation.
Australian family travel brand TernX has been awarded the SHE-com Innovation Award
As Australian Frontier Tech Funding Hits Records, CoLabs Brings Sydney the Lab Infrastructure to Match
CoLabs opens fourth location and first in New South Wales, offering wet labs and co-working space for science and deep tech startups in Sydney's Tech Central.
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CoLabs, a collaborative lab and co-working space for science and deep tech startups, has openned its newest location in the heart of Sydney's Tech Central precinct.
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