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Independent review of Parole Board Queensland announced
The Queensland Government has announced an independent review of Parole Board Queensland in a bid to ensure victims are prioritised and properly informed of decisions...
New Adelaide University debuts in world’s Top 100
The new Adelaide University has debuted in the top 100 universities, according to the newly-released QS World University Rankings.
A top 100 ranking was a...
13-year-old girls arrested over aggravated robbery in Darwin
Northern Territory Police have arrested two 13-year-old girls in relation to an aggravated robbery in Darwin City yesterday evening that saw a woman threatened...
New correctional officers for Far North Queensland
Seventeen new Custodial Correctional Officers have joined the public safety frontline in Mareeba after completing a 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program which included on-the-job...
NSW mines ready to dig into hi-vis campaign
The NSW Resources Regulator’s annual mine safety high visibility campaign is set to kick off next week.
The two-week campaign will focus on targeting safety performance...
Victorian free rental dispute resolution service set to go live
Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan and Minister for Consumer Affairs, Nick Staikos, have today confirmed Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) will go live on Monday,...
Coal mining regions to play central role in Future Jobs and Investment Authority model
The NSW Government is partnering with coal-producing regions across the State to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority.
The Government says the Authority will...
School bus driver charged over child abuse material
A school bus driver has been charged with alleged child abuse material offences following an investigation by NSW Police Strike Force Trawler.
The strike force...
$19.2m boost for flood-hit North Queensland
Community recreational assets are the focus of a $19.2 million Queensland Government funding program to boost recovery in 30 flood-impacted North and Far North Queensland local government areas.
The Government says...
Queenslanders have their say on sporting future
The Queensland Government has welcomed the submissions of Queenslanders who have had their say on the Discussion Paper about the future of sport - 'What...
Heritage honour for Cooma Gaol
Cooma Correctional Centre has been honoured with an official plaque to recognise its inclusion on the NSW State Heritage Register.
The plaque was unveiled today...
Golden hat-trick for SA at WorldSkills Australia championships
South Australia’s WorldSkills team won three gold medals, seven silver, six bronze and 12 certificates of excellence at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships, held...
Scodellaro to lead South Bank Corporation
The Queensland Government has appointed experienced urban planner and executive manager, Julia Scodellaro, as the new Chief Executive of South Bank Corporation.
Ms Scodellaro (pictured), who previously...
ACT Govt welcomes blood donation rule change for LGBTIQA+ community
The ACT Government has welcomed the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s announcement of significant and long-awaited changes to blood and plasma donation rules, which will...
Construction begins on high-rise Gold Coast affordable housing project
Construction is underway on one of the Gold Coast’s largest social and affordable housing projects, being delivered by the Australian Government’s Housing Australia Future...
