Greyhound racing must end

Greyhound Racing New South Wales put a race on over the weekend.

It was called "We Stand With Tasmania."

In horrific and distressing scenes, a dog was injured.

Greyhound racing is out of step with community expectations. It does not prioritise animal welfare.

Dean Winter doesn't care, as it currently stands he's happy to see more dogs injured on more tracks.

Josh Willie is powerless to stop him.

With the return to Parliament this week Tasmanians will really see who's in charge of the Labor party.

Parliament to establish Select Committee into Rushy Lagoon sale

The Tasmanian Government will move to establish a Select Committee to interrogate the sale of Rushy Lagoon in Parliament this week.

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The proposed Select Committee will inquire into matters including the influence of Commonwealth funding on the sale, the extent to which Commonwealth funding facilitated the conversion of productive agricultural land in Tasmania to carbon sequestration, and the transparency around the process.

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Premier Rockliff said the Federal Government’s role in funding and approving the sale of

Minns Government examines measures to halt AI’s impact on cognitive development of a generation of NSW students

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car has asked the NSW Education Standards Authority to urgently examine measures to protect student learning and maintain the integrity of the Higher School Certificate as the use of artificial intelligence accelerates in schools.

As an immediate step, she has asked NESA to consider a moratorium on unsupervised, take-

Stage set to secure early tickets for 2027 Premier’s Gala Concerts

The countdown is on for the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival with key dates now confirmed for two flagship events.

Seniors can now mark their calendars for the return of the popular Premier’s Gala Concerts

Interim partner appointed to deliver TasInsure

RACT has been announced as the interim partner for TasInsure, marking a significant milestone in delivering fairer, cheaper insurance for Tasmanians.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Tasmanian Government will use the weight of the State to address insurance challenges.

“The rising cost of insurance continues to place increasing pressure on the budgets of

Fresh spin on cost-of-living relief with $250 washing machines back for a third cycle

The Minns Labor Government is helping thousands more households lower their household bills, with another 6,000 discounted washing machines now available through its popular Washing Machine Exchange Program.

The initiative allows eligible pensioners, veterans, social housing tenants, and low-income households to trade their top-loader for a brand new 8kg water and energy-efficient front-

New intake of paramedics and control staff for NSW Ambulance

NSW Ambulance has welcomed 120 new paramedic interns, 4 paramedic inductees and 26 emergency medical call takers after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony last Friday.

The paramedic interns will be posted across NSW to complete the on-road portion of their 12-month internships, while the inductees who previously worked as paramedics interstate

Minns Labor Government backs Shellharbour’s growth with 11,700 new homes proposed

The Minns Labor Government is delivering more homes and jobs for the Illawarra, placing two major rezoning proposals on public exhibition, that could unlock up to 11,700 new homes and 1,750 new jobs across a revitalised Shellharbour City Centre and the new Shellharbour Hospital Precinct.

The two proposals cement Shellharbour’s place as a regional centre in one of the fastest

Terms of Reference for Rushy Lagoon inquiry announced

The Tasmanian Government has today released the terms of reference for its proposed Parliamentary Select Committee inquiry into Rushy Lagoon.

The Federal Labor Government used almost $70 million of taxpayer dollars to bank roll the sale of Rushy Lagoon to the UK-based Tasmania Natural Asset Trust, which plan to plant 9000 hectares of pine trees on the property.

It was also revealed the Federal Labor Government provided $8.8 million to the Trust to

Major works begin for the $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment

The next major step in the transformation of Fairfield Hospital is underway, with construction commencing on a new multi-storey car park as part of the $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment.

Located at the southern end of the hospital, the multi-storey car park will provide more than

Smart Rental Bonds is here

Renters across NSW will save thousands of dollars when they move home under the Minns Labor Government's new Smart Rental Bonds scheme, meaning they no longer have to find money for a second rental bond before getting their first one back.

The new scheme allows renters to transfer their existing bond from one property to the next,

Strengthening Medicare: Bulk billing on the up

The Australian Government’s record investment in strengthening Medicare is delivering big benefits for Australians, with access to bulk billing continuing to increase way ahead of schedule.

Nationally, the bulk billing rate for the June 2026 quarter rose to 84.1 per cent, up almost five percentage points on the same quarter, last year. Before the Albanese Government

NSW Government unlocks procurement opportunities for women-owned businesses

The Minns Labor Government is investing over $35,000 to boost economic opportunities for women-owned businesses, with a first-of-its-kind partnership that helps them access corporate and government procurement opportunities.

Fifty businesses across New South Wales have been selected to participate in the new NSW

NSW Government appoints new WaterNSW Board Chair

The Hon. Craig Knowles AM has been appointed as the new Chair of the WaterNSW Board of Directors, bringing decades of water governance experience to one of the state's key water infrastructure and regulatory agencies. 

The NSW Government is committed to strong and experienced leadership across our water

Preferred option unveiled for Riverina Highway Albury Corridor Upgrade

The Minns Labor Government has reached a major planning milestone for the future upgrade of the Riverina Highway in Albury, confirming the preferred option for the three-kilometre stretch of the corridor between Young Street and East Street.

The preferred option includes new traffic lights at three key intersections, improved

Students chase their dreams at Open Day

Open Day attendees will be able to explore the University’s plethora of study options, tour state-of-the-art labs, visit student accommodation and participate in hands-on creative workshops. Image: Michael Kai Photography

From augmented reality dance performances to interactive dentistry simulations, this year’s Open Day will give aspiring students a taste of the diverse career pathways on offer at the University of Melbourne.

The Parkville and Southbank campuses will come alive on Sunday, August 16, with more

Vietjet next to land at Western Sydney International Airport

Direct flights from Western Sydney to South East Asia are on the way, with Vietjet signing on to fly from the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI).

Taking off in January 2027, Vietjet will operate twice weekly to Ho Chi Minh City, increasing to three times weekly in March. The new services will be operated by Vietjet’s A330 fleet, with each plane carrying up to 377 passengers.

From November 2027, Vietjet Thailand plans to start fourweekly services from Badgerys

Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Victorian Business Excellence Awards Gala

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

To your association’s president, Ms Bihong Wang, to the many state and federal parliamentarians and other elected and consular representatives here tonight, including Gabriel Ng and Carina Garland, and to the award judges, sponsors, finalists and winners, thank you so much for that warm welcome.

Last year I was able to attend your Box Hill Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and was

Rabbitohs remind Aboriginal youth to focus on the game, not the punt

Indigenous Rabbitohs players are reminding Aboriginal young people to focus on the game, not the punt in a social media campaign that encourages conversations around gambling harm.

Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, David Fifita and Tallis Duncan are fronting the first stage of the awareness campaign after Souths Cares was one of three recipients of the Office of

Kalang Road upgrade complete

Important upgrades to Kalang Road are now complete, improving the resilience and accessibility of a vital road in the Bellingen Shire.

A total of $11.4 million has been invested in upgrading Kalang Road, with just over $5 million provided by the Australian Government.

Over $6 million was invested as part of the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges

Olive Mill Water Company Launches Beverage Made From Olive Oil By-Product Being Called the Next Superfood

For decades, an olive by‑product was discarded as waste. Now it’s being called a superfood, and consumers can finally access it.

ALBERT PARK, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A long-neglected food ingredient is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting in food science today. Olive mill wastewater (OMWW), a by-product of olive oil production, has been treated as waste for as long as olive oil has existed. In recent years, however, scientists have

Putting young people at the centre: One year of the Office for Youth

The Minns Labor Government is celebrating the first anniversary of the Office for Youth, marking a year of listening, acting and delivering real results for young people across the state.

The former Liberal-National government abolished the youth portfolio in 2011, leaving young people without a voice in executive government for more than a decade.

Established by Minister for Youth Rose Jackson in 2025, the Office for Youth ensures

Wall Street closes at record highs on AI earnings and Iran deal hopes

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested earnings results from major companies and monitored developments in the Middle East.

Key points

• Dow Jones ▲ 907.47 points, or 1.71%, to 54,085.88 
• S&P 500 ▲ 136.02 points, or 1.79%, to 7,736.52 
• Nasdaq Composite ▲ 671.10 points, or 2.59%, to 26,584.99 

The S&P 500 and the Dow have closed at record highs, powered by the latest batch of earnings from AI-related companies such as Caterpillar and Palantir that assuaged demand concerns. Crude prices and Treasury yields dropped on hopes for a deal in the Iran war.

Oil slides on Iran deal hopes

Crude prices fell around 5% after a Qatari official said efforts to secure a diplomatic

NAPLAN results in NSW reveal promising signs amid explicit teaching push

NSW statewide NAPLAN results released in today’s 2026 National Report reveal promising signs of improvement amid the state’s explicit teaching push, while there is more for schools in all sectors to do in areas needing targeted support.

NSW continues to exceed the national averages in all year groups and domains, with more

Council calls for rethink on planned Amberley Post Office closure

Ipswich City Council is calling on Australia Post to reverse a decision to close Amberley Post Office.

Australia Post has previously announced the post office, located on RAAF Base Amberley and serving the Australian Defence Force community, will be closed on 28 August 2026.

Councillors unanimously supported a Notice of Motion at the 30 June Ordinary Meeting by

Shares soar to record highs, oil dives on peace hopes

The S&P/ASX200 has broken its all-time highs on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal.

Key points

• ASX 200 ▲ 82.0 points, or 0.90%
• All Ordinaries ▲ 95.0 points, or 1.04%
• ASX 200 closed at a record high of 9,225.7
• Australian dollar ▲ to 70.49 US cents (from 70.14 US cents)

Australia's share market has broken multiple records as investor confidence surges on hopes for an imminent US-Iran peace deal.

The S&P/ASX200 closed at a record-high 9,225.7 on Wednesday, up 82 points, or 0.9 per

Works to start on Brisbane Valley Highway Safety project

• The Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Program is full steam ahead with key milestones being hit on safety improvements across the region. 
• Construction is set to begin on two key intersection improvements while design is now complete for intersections in Wivenhoe Pocket and Toogoolawah.
• The intersection improvements are funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Somerset Regional Council. 

Key intersection improvements are now underway to deliver safer and more efficient roads for Queenslanders as part of the Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade Program. 

The contract has been awarded for two key intersection improvements at Forest Hill-

Statement from the Attorney-General

The High Court of Australia has unanimously ruled in favour of the Crisafulli Government, overturning the Queensland Court of Appeal’s decision, and reinstating the sentence imposed on Emma Lovell’s killer.

The original sentence was 14 years' detention, with 70 per cent of the sentence to be served in

NAPLAN participation peaks with highest rate since 2019

• Queensland achieved its highest NAPLAN participation rate since 2019 with an average of 92.2 percent of eligible students taking part. 
• This marks the second consecutive year of increased participation, following the Crisafulli Government’s renewed focus on NAPLAN. 
• Results remain consistent with previous years with more than 60 percent of Queensland students recording a proficiency level of strong or exceeding in Reading and Numeracy.
• Under the former Labor Government, students and families were actively discouraged from participating in NAPLAN masking the true extent of Labor’s decade of decline.  

Queensland students have delivered the state’s strongest NAPLAN participation since 2019, with 92.2 percent of eligible students across Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 taking part in the 2026 national assessment. 

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start through a renewed focus on NAPLAN

Major infrastructure upgrades delivered for Queensland state schools

• The Crisafulli Government has delivered almost $100 million for new classrooms, fresh upgrades and state-of-the-art learning centres. 
• Projects have been delivered in Queensland’s fastest growing areas to support enrolment growth and inspire excellence in education, sport and the arts. 
• It’s just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland after a decade of decline under Labor. 

The Crisafulli Government has delivered almost $100 million in upgrades to four state schools from Townsville to Brisbane.  

The completed projects will enhance teaching and learning, with 44 new classrooms, two

Father-son police Dog Squad team unleashed to restore safety across Queensland

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering more specialist police to the frontline to restore safety where you live. 
• A father and son are the latest operational team to join the QPS Dog Squad in Coolum, strengthening frontline capability across the Coast.
• The Crisafulli Government is giving police the laws and resources they need to keep Queenslanders safe after a decade of decline under Labor. 

The Crisafulli Government is continuing to deliver more specialist police to the frontline,

Ekka’s future secured for 2032 and beyond

• First look of $287.5 million revitalisation of RNA Showgrounds with construction to start after this year’s Ekka. 
• Major upgrades will deliver a legacy with 20,000 seat Main Arena, grandstands, horse pavilion and accessibility upgrades.
• Ekka’s future secured with the show to continue at Bowen Hills throughout construction.
• The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland’s future and keeping 2032 back on track after 1,200 days of Labor Games chaos. 

The Crisafulli Government has secured The Ekka’s future, with a major revitalisation of the iconic showgrounds and confirmation the show will remain at its home through to the 2032 Games and beyond.  

Ahead of The Ekka’s 150th anniversary, the first look at the $287.5 million transformation

TAFE teacher recruitment blitz smashes targets

• The Crisafulli Government’s campaign to recruit next generation of TAFE teachers has received more than 3,600 expressions of interest.  
• New cohort of teachers will train future tradies to help overcome Labor’s skills shortage, with approximately 80 per cent of expressions of interest to date have been to teach in priority industries.  
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy by turning the tide on the former Labor Government's decade of decline. 

The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment and repairing Labor's skills shortage, with more than 3,600 expressions of interest lodged for TAFE teachers to train the next generation of skilled workers.  

The campaign is yet another Crisafulli Government election promise delivered with

Registrations open for Community Cabinet in Goondiwindi

• Registrations are now open for the Crisafulli Government’s Goondiwindi Community Cabinet.
• Local residents, small businesses and community organisations have the chance to meet with Ministers to discuss key local priorities for the region on August 30.
• Community Cabinet gives Queenslanders a chance to meet directly with the Ministers making decisions that impact their communities.
• The Crisafulli Government is continuing to deliver for regional Queensland after they were abandoned by Labor during their decade of decline.

Registrations are now open for the Crisafulli Government's Goondiwindi Community Cabinet, providing the local community with an opportunity to shape the future of their region.

Premier David Crisafulli and Ministers will meet with residents on 30 August, businesses

New retirement homes to ensure Blackall locals can stay local

• Crisafulli Government delivers $5 million to support affordable retirement living in Blackall. 
• Funding will help deliver new two-bedroom independent living homes at Barcoo Community Village, helping older Queenslanders stay close to family, friends and support networks.
• The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland a plan for Queensland’s future after a decade of decline under Labor saw Queenslanders locked out of the housing market as vacancy rates plummeted to record-lows. 

The Crisafulli Government is supporting a 45-year community vision in outback Queensland to ensure more older residents can continue to live in the town they call home. 

After years of community concerns being ignored by Labor, $5 million in funding will help

Biosecurity investment backs projects to tackle pests and diseases

• The Crisafulli Government is backing in stronger biosecurity measures by partnering with industry and Queensland communities. 
• More than $200,000 awarded to 11 education and innovation projects through Round 2 of the Biosecurity Boost Grants Program.
• Projects include workshops for mango and berry growers and enhanced biosecurity in remote Indigenous communities.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy by strengthening Queensland’s frontline against biosecurity threats. 

The Crisafulli Government is backing Queensland communities and industries to better prepare for pests and diseases, with $210,000 delivered to strengthen biosecurity education and innovation across the State. 

Eleven projects have been funded by the Crisafulli Government through Round 2 of the

Queensland’s energy generators deliver reliability guarantee

• CleanCo, CS Energy and Stanwell achieve Electricity Maintenance Guarantee targets for 2025-26.
• The Crisafulli Government’s Energy Roadmap is delivering a $1.8 billion Electricity Maintenance Guarantee to improve existing assets while building what Queensland needs for the future. 
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all Queenslanders, after Labor’s decade of decline.  

The Crisafulli Government is delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across Queensland, with its Energy Maintenance Guarantee locking in the upkeep of Queensland’s power assets. 

Government-owned corporations, CleanCo, CS Energy and Stanwell, achieved their annual

Central Queenslanders invited to provide feedback on Circuit Breaker Sentencing

• Queensland Parliament’s Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee to hold regional public hearing in Mount Morgan today into the Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026.
• Central Queenslanders will have the opportunity to have their say on one of the Crisafulli Government's most significant youth justice reforms.
• Circuit Breaker Sentencing will be the last stop before detention for youth offenders, for up to six-months and delivered in remote locations, away from populated areas.
• The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer by restoring safety where you live, turning the tide on Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis.

The Queensland Parliament’s Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee is holding a regional public hearing in Mount Morgan into the Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026.

Central Queenslanders will have the opportunity to attend the public hearing today and help

Major milestone for new Bundaberg Hospital

• CPB Contractors have signed a new and improved agreement to deliver the new Bundaberg Hospital.
• The new deal delivers better value for Queensland taxpayers made possible by the Crisafulli Government’s decision to axe Labor’s CFMEU tax.
• Stage 1 of the project will deliver more than 200 beds and treatment areas focused on acute services and clinical priorities.
• The Crisafulli Government’s fully funded Hospital Rescue Plan is healing Labor’s Health Crisis and delivering health services when you need them. 

The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland’s future, with CPB Contractors signing an improved deal at the new Bundaberg Hospital, one of Queensland’s largest health infrastructure projects, in a key milestone under the Hospital Rescue Plan. 

CPB is confirmed as the preferred contractor to power ahead with works ahead of

Sunshine Coast helps shape Queensland’s anti-bullying response

• The Crisafulli Government’s anti-bullying in schools program moves to the Sunshine Coast for a community roundtable. 
• The Caloundra event will also feature a student roundtable from primary and high schools across the Sunshine Coast. 
• Future roundtables are scheduled for Townsville and Toowoomba after successful forums were held in Cairns and Rockhampton.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering positive results to address poor classroom behaviour and bullying, after it skyrocketed on Labor’s watch during their decade of decline. 

The Crisafulli Government is building momentum on its nation-leading $33 million anti-bullying in schools program, with Caloundra hosting the latest in a series of roundtables being held across Queensland. 

Sunshine Coast community leaders, educators, students and key stakeholders will participate

Queensland’s 28th Governor announced as Justice Thomas Bradley

• His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley as the 28th Governor of Queensland. 
• Justice Bradley was elevated to the Court of Appeal in March 2025, after serving as a Supreme Court Judge since 2018.
• Justice Bradley will be formally sworn in on November 1, 2026. 

Premier David Crisafulli has today announced Queensland’s 28th Governor will be Justice Thomas Bradley, current Court of Appeal Judge. 

The announcement follows His Majesty The King’s approval of the recommendation of the

Australian Government to fund 50 additional medical university places to boost GP workforce

The Australian Government is providing 50 additional Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for medical students to help train the next generation of doctors.

The 50 additional places are part of a $30 million investment to boost the GP workforce and strengthen Medicare.

The CSPs are spread across eight universities that demonstrated through a

Devonport Oval Complex reaches construction milestone

Construction of a $60 million sports complex in Tasmania’s north-west has reached another milestone.

Minister for Sport, Nick Duigan, said significant work has been delivered on the indoor community courts, administration and kiosk areas, and indoor cricket areas.

“The project has taken a significant step towards completion, with 20 per cent of

Australian and Tasmanian governments delivering more homes for Tasmanians

The Australia and Tasmanian governments are working together to deliver more social and affordable homes for families across Tasmania.

Today's announcement marks the first home in Homes Tasmania’s Statewide Family Homes program to be completed, and the first home under Round 2 of the Housing Australia Future Fund to be ready for tenants - a significant milestone in the delivery of more social housing for Tasmanians.

The Statewide Family Homes program is one of Homes Tasmania’s successful

Acting Judge appointed to the Supreme Court of Tasmania

Paul Slattery KC has been appointed as a full-time Acting Judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

Justice Slattery has previously served as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, and Auxiliary Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation, Guy

Kate Pope PSM appointed acting Inspector-General of Aged Care

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Kate Pope PSM as acting Inspector-General of Aged Care. 

The Inspector-General of Aged Care has an important role in monitoring Australia’s aged care system and making recommendations to help strengthen the quality of care provided to older Australians.

The Inspector-General also has responsibility for reporting to the Minister and the

Consultation open: Helping community groups better include people with disability

People with disability will benefit from a new fund creating more opportunities to take part in social, recreational, arts, sporting and cultural activities.

Consultation for the Inclusive Communities Fund is now open.

The Australian Government is investing $200 million over three years to deliver the fund.

It will benefit NDIS participants and other Australians with disability by helping

Backing emerging artists through professional development

Ten Tasmanian artists are set to take their next career step through support under the latest round of the Young and Emerging Artist Professional Development Program.

Minister for Arts, Roger Jaensch, said the program will deliver $80,000 in

Australian Government expands youth mental health support in Bendigo

The Australian Government is tripling funding for headspace Bendigo, delivering expanded mental health services for young people across the region. 

Over the next 12 months, headspace Bendigo will transition to headspace Plus, a

Mainland Labor backs the ban

Labor MPs are backing a ban on greyhound racing with Ipswich Labor MP Jennifer Howard speaking out over the weekend.

Josh Willie's Labor-left wants to see greyhound racing phased out in Tasmania.

Dean Winter has promised them unlimited support.

Mr Willie's leadership is on the ropes.

He has an opportunity to be on the right side of history.

As Labor's ugly greyhound war continues to rage Mr Willie needs to do what's right and stand up to Mr Winter.

Movember Men in Mind program to expand primary care workers

GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other primary healthcare workers can now access the Movember Men in Mind program, helping them to better engage, support and care for male patients.

The Albanese Government has invested $11.3 million to expand the training

Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists

 Clockwise from top left: Dr Chloe Maxwell-Smith, Dr Kit Prendergast, Dr Xiaomin Xu, Dr Amelia Harray and Dr Elizabeth HIll.

Five Curtin University researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer diagnosis and recovery, children’s mental health, affordable clean energy and biodiversity.

Presented by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, the Tall Poppy

Victorian firm secures $160 million helmet contract

The Albanese Government is investing in the supply and refurbishment of combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through Victorian company, Aquaterro.

This investment of up to $160 million across seven years will support Australian

Launch of the 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy

The Albanese Government has today launched the 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) Strategy – a 10-year blueprint to accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions and new technologies for Defence and strengthen Australia’s sovereign industrial base. 

In a rapidly evolving strategic environment, the pace of technological change is

Statement on Liberty Bell Bay Liquidation

Today’s decision to place Liberty Bell Bay into liquidation is deeply disappointing for the communities of George Town, Bell Bay and Northern Tasmania.

As the company transitions from voluntary administration to liquidation after

Delivering more Outside School Hours Care

The Tasmanian Government is delivering expanded access to before and after school care for families, with two additional schools announced as part of the $10 million investment.

Under the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) capital upgrades program,

The transformative impact of Psychiatric Assistance Dogs

To celebrate International Assistance Dog Week (3 to 6 August) the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) sat down with Army veteran Fiona Kuilboer to discover how her golden labrador, Hedwig, had transformed her confidence, independence and quality of life.

After leaving Defence in 2007, Fiona experienced ongoing psychological

Aboriginal education outcomes improving in 2026 NAPLAN results

• The 2026 NAPLAN results show the proportion of Aboriginal students with ‘Strong or Exceeding’ results in Reading and Numeracy has increased, and the proportion of Aboriginal students with ‘Needs Additional Support’ results have decreased compared to 2025.
   
• The results reinforce the Finocchiaro CLP Government’s commitment to getting back to basics through the Boosting Literacy and Numeracy Plan.
   
• Every Northern Territory government school is implementing Explicit Teaching as part of the plan.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government

Statement From The Premier

Today I am unveiling a new Cabinet - a Labor team ready to deliver a new direction for Victorians.

My team is experienced and united, focused on getting things done.

I have reduced the Ministry. This is a simple measure I can make right now to save taxpayers money.

Because every dollar my government spends will be treated with respect and only

Monash University, Fujitsu and CSIRO unite to advance Australia's quantum research capability

A new international collaboration aims to turn quantum research into jobs, skills and technological breakthroughs.

(L to R) Japan's Minister in Charge of Economic Security Kimi Onoda, Dr Anthony Chesman (CSIRO), Mr Jungo Okai (Fujitsu), Petra Andren (Quantum Australia) and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor John Carroll (Monash University).

The collaboration between Monash, Australia’s largest university, leading Japanese information technology company Fujitsu, and Australia's national science agency CSIRO will strengthen Australia's quantum computing capability by advancing quantum research, expanding training opportunities and accelerating the translation of new discoveries into practical applications.

Quantum computing could help solve some of the world's most complex challenges by

Getting Israel and Lebanon to the table is not enough for lasting peace, Monash study warns

A new study from researchers at Monash University and Sciences Po has found that nearly two decades of United Nations peacekeeping meetings between Israeli and Lebanese military officials helped contain day-to-day tensions but could not substitute for a political process capable of addressing deeper grievances.

The findings offer a vital lesson for current Middle East diplomacy: getting adversaries into

From classroom to course creator: Law student helps shape UC's new AI program

29 July 2026: When Ashley enrolled in a law degree at the University of Canberra, she expected to learn from experts.

She didn't expect to become one of the people helping to build the University's newest postgraduate qualification.

Now in just her second year of a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Politics and International Relations, Ashley has helped shape UC's new Graduate Certificate in Law (Data and Artificial Intelligence), developed with support from Google, to prepare

Research critical to improving support for veterans and families

Research plays an important role in helping DVA understand the needs of veterans and families. By understanding the real-world experiences of the community, we can continue to improve our services to provide the best outcomes possible for their health and wellbeing.

The Longitudinal Wellbeing Project, established in partnership with the

The Labor divide deepens

Everybody knows Ella Haddad supports the phase out of Tasmanian greyhound racing.

She did her best to avoid the issue on the weekend for that very reason.

Dean Winter has promised the greyhound industry funding past 2029.

The Labor-left want it gone. Mr Winter wants it forever.

Josh Willie is completely powerless in his own party.

Is Willie going to stand up and do what's right, or let Winter walk all over him until Christmas?

New funding supports Hunter-led heart health research

Two University of Newcastle researchers have received more than $1.1 million in funding to advance cardiovascular research and improve access to specialist heart health care for regional and rural communities.

Two University of Newcastle-based cardiovascular specialists have been awarded