16+ hour, 20+ min ago   (661+ words) The Albanese Labor Government is backing those that help our most vulnerable Australians with $300 million in new grant funding for crisis and transitional housing. The Minister for Housing and Homelessness Clare O’Neil today joined Minister for Social Services, Tanya Plibersek…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago   (401+ words) Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the adoption of the framework represents a crucial step forward in securing Lismore’s position as a thriving regional centre, reversing long-term trends and setting the region on a clear path to prosperity. “Lismore’s future…...

18+ hour, 14+ min ago   (366+ words) The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have reached an agreement for $8.7 million in funding to deliver a new early childhood education and care service in Darwin. This is part of the Albanese Labor Government’s $1 billion Building Early Education Fund delivering…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (509+ words) A Victorian Greens-initiated parliamentary inquiry into anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crimes yesterday handed down its final report, exposing the role of online radicalisation, misogyny and toxic masculinity in fuelling hate. Established following a spike in targeted attacks, including LGBTQIA+ people being lured…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (592+ words) The Albanese Government has serious questions to answer about how seriously it is taking cleaning up corruption and criminal activity in the construction industry. Reporting in The Age reveals the AFP declined a formal request from Victoria Police to investigate…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (435+ words) On World Suicide Prevention Day, NASP is launching a new priority support tool for suicide prevention interventions. The tool is designed to help municipalities, regions, government agencies and other stakeholders prioritise between interventions and strengthen suicide prevention efforts. The priority…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (519+ words) When reporting on such cases, great care must be taken, particularly because views sought from only one parent or carer may not reflect all of the evidence that was presented to the Court, and may not be impartial. On 7 September…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (787+ words) On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Albanese Labor Government will provide an additional $82.9 million to leading national suicide prevention services and illuminate Australian Parliament House in recognition of all those affected by suicide. Suicide prevention remains a key priority for…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (360+ words) Visitors to the popular Howqua Hills Historic Area can now enjoy the convenience of upgraded toilets. Parks Victoria has replaced four toilet blocks at Sheepyard Flat North, Sheepyard Flat South, Fry’s Flat North and Fry’s Flat South, improving visitor amenities,…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (530+ words) After more than four million hours of construction, the Hunter’s largest road infrastructure project will open to traffic in the early hours of 11 September, delivering a new 15-kilometre motorway connection between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace. The opening of the…...