Friday, October 2, 2026

$590,000 for health facility upgrades across the Shoalhaven

Communities in the Shoalhaven are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following a $590,000 funding boost from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works projects.

This funding for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is part of the Minns Government’s $12 million Regional Health Minor Works Program.

Delivered over two years, the program will support essential infrastructure upgrades and

More than $1.8 million for health facility upgrades across Central Coast

Central Coast communities are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following a funding boost of more than $1.8 million from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works projects.

This funding for Central Coast Local Health District is part of the Minns Government’s $12

Digital licence shifts up a gear for Western Sydney and Blue Mountains drivers

Western Sydney and Blue Mountains motorists are the first to benefit from a major upgrade to the NSW Digital Driver Licence to improve security and convenience.

The NSW Government is investing $11.5 million this year in NSW digital identity enhancements, including a pilot of the Digital Driver Licence upgrade ahead of a planned statewide rollout next year.

The technology is now being tested with licensed clubs and venues, with Panthers Penrith

More than $810,000 for upgrades at Queanbeyan Hospital

Queanbeyan-Palerang communities are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following more than $810,000 funding boost from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works at Queanbeyan Hospital.

This funding for Southern NSW Local Health District is part of the Minns Government’s

Securing the Future of Bell Bay Aluminium

The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are securing the future of Bell Bay Aluminium smelter, supporting the facility’s 550 workers, their families and the 1,000 workers indirectly employed across Northern Tasmania. 

We want to see Australia make more things here.

This investment will boost jobs in the region while strengthening our national sovereignty.

The Bell Bay smelter is a major contributor to Tasmania's industrial and manufacturing

Launch of Three Shocks

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

It is such a pleasure to be here tonight for the launch of Three Shocks – Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century.

In this age of shrinking attention spans, George Megalogenis stands out as a rarity.

With his eye for detail and his capacity for joining the dots, George makes a valuable

Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2 set for take-off

The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are getting on with building Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2, with work set to begin in the coming weeks.

It will include a new 7.4-kilometre rail line from Albion toward the Airport precinct via a brand-new Keilor East station, as part of the $12 billion joint commitment from the Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments.

The line will connect directly to the Metro Tunnel and feature the same high-capacity

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Lash Prodigy Founder Amy Williams Named Brows & Lashes Champion at 2026 Women's Awards

Amy Williams of Lash Prodigy holding her Brows & Lashes Champion award at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards in Sydney

Amy Williams, founder of Lash Prodigy, named Brows & Lashes Champion at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards, held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 26 September.

Brisbane lash and brow educator takes the national Brows & Lashes category in Sydney, her second industry award in eight days.

We don't do average. We'd rather you be exceptional than rushed.”
— Amy Williams, Founder, Lash Prodigy

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amy Williams, founder of Brisbane lash and brow education company Lash Prodigy, has been named Brows & Lashes Champion at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards.

The award was presented at a national

ATPCA appoints Australia India Sports Bridge™ to support market development and partnership opportunities in India

ATPCA + AISB

Australia’s tennis coaching expertise meets India’s sporting ambition as ATPCA and AISB join forces to open new doors for Indian tennis.

ATPCA is pleased to work with Australia India Sports Bridge™ as we explore the opportunities emerging within India’s tennis ecosystem.”
— Riken Pandejee, CEO, ATPCA

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association (ATPCA) has appointed Australia India Sports Bridge™ (AISB) to support its market development and partnership opportunities in India, bringing

Accelerating the delivery of more homes for South Australians

The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are working together to fast-track more housing for South Australians, through the redevelopment of two key Defence sites near the Adelaide CBD.

Hampstead Barracks was recently identified as a property for divestment, as part of the

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Xerdeck Helps Over-50s Build a Walking Habit — One Game World at a Time



Xerdeck - Exercise finally feels like play

Gentle, gamified home workouts make it easier to get moving — coming to Kickstarter 29 Sept

ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA, September 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lava Software Pty Ltd today highlighted how Xerdeck, which turns your treadmill or indoor bike into a game controller, is designed with older adults and first-time exercisers in

Drive Market launches with a simple promise: tell car buyers where the car actually is

Australian car marketplace puts dealership identity and vehicle location upfront — without forcing buyers through an enquiry gate

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian car buyers can compare prices, kilometres, specifications and photographs online, yet one of the most basic pieces of information can still be difficult to find:

Who actually has the car, and where is it?

Historic $319 million contract awarded for largest disaster recovery road rebuild in NSW

A vital transport corridor connecting the Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast is one step closer to restoration, with Armidale Regional Council awarding the major contract for the $319 million reconstruction of the Kempsey-Armidale Road.

Following a competitive procurement process, Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd has been

Tough new powers to tackle organised crime pass NSW Parliament

Legislation giving law enforcement stronger powers to investigate and disrupt organised crime and increasing penalties for those who facilitate serious offending have passed NSW Parliament.

The Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Organised Crime Reforms) Bill 2026 passed Parliament last night. It included new powers for the NSW Crime Commission and NSW Police to combat organised crime. It also

Building Homes for NSW Halfway Report Card: Historic investment delivering record results

More than 5,100 new social, affordable and key worker homes have been delivered across NSW and tens-of-thousands more have been upgraded as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its promise to rebuild the state's public housing system.

The Minns Labor Government established the $6.6 billion Building Homes for

Australia's National Statement - United States, New York

My dear colleagues.

This evening I want to talk about the need for nations to work together on the new challenges we face – climate change, emerging technology and the breakdown of international rules.

Eight decades ago, the citizens and leaders of our nations made a solemn promise

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Stanley Highway upgrades underway

Planned upgrades to the Stanley Highway are underway, improving safety and efficiency for motorists on the North West highway.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said construction upgrades will be delivered on a 2.8 km stretch of the Stanley Highway between West Inlet Track and Dovecote Road.

“The Stanley Highway upgrades will deliver improvements to one of Tasmania’s most

Multicultural small biz bolstered

The second round of Tasmanian Government's Multicultural Small Business Support Program has delivered training to help Tasmanians start and run a small business.

Parliamentary Secretary for Community and Multicultural Affairs, and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Marcus Vermey, welcomed the milestone.

"These grants are terrific, and are making a difference exactly where we need them to," Mr

Project team established to deliver Dowsing Point development

The Tasmanian Government is getting on with the job of planning and managing the transfer of surplus Defence land at Dowsing Point.

Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said this project will create up to 1000 new homes at the 31-hectare site.

“Our Government continues to work with the Federal Government to redevelop and

Friday, September 25, 2026

Excitement building for new Spirits’ first official sailing

Key infrastructure at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal is receiving its final touches ahead of the first official sailing of the new vessels.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the terminal building was nearing completion.

“We are building an even better Tasmania by investing in intergenerational infrastructure such