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Queensland Govt pays tribute to departing Chief Health Officer

The infectious diseases expert who helped steer Queensland through the COVID-19 pandemic has called time on his role as the state’s Chief Health Officer. Minister...

New chief for Tasmanian Integrity Commission

The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the Governor’s appointment of Ellen McKenzie as the new Chief Executive Officer of the state's Integrity Commission. Attorney-General and Minister...

ACT planning award winners announced

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has announced the winners of the 2024 ACT Awards for Planning Excellence. This year’s awards celebrated three exemplary projects...

Tasmanian memorial park to honour workers

Construction of Tasmania’s first memorial dedicated to deceased workers is officially underway, with Elizabeth Gardens at Invermay set to be transformed. The commemorative park will...

WA Govt fires off gun dealer buyback deal

The WA Government has today announced it will pay licensed gun dealers for surrendered stock ahead of the nation's toughest firearm laws coming into...

Man charged after police officer struck by car

Victoria Police have charged a man following an incident in Diggers Rest yesterday that left a police officer in hospital. Police say an allegedly stolen...

Man charged over $2m hospital scam

A man will face a Sydney court today charged by NSW Police Cybercrime Squad detectives for his alleged role in a scam involving $2...

International education celebrated at state’s top awards

NSW’s top international students, education providers, businesses and community groups have been named and celebrated at the 2024 NSW International Education Awards. The awards, now...

30 new recruits join NT Police

Northern Territory Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, has welcomed 30 new police recruits to the Top End's ranks. Recruit Constable Squad 158 began last week, and...

Play centre fined $60k after child fractures spine in fall

An indoor play centre has been convicted and fined a total of $60,000 after an eight-year-old girl suffered two compression fractures to her spine...

Tasmanian Govt welcomes $500m STEM vision for Hobart

The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the University of Tasmania’s vision for a $500 million STEM campus at Sandy Bay.Minister for Innovation, Science and the...

WA schools cross Running Challenge finish line

Western Australian school students and staff have crossed the finish line of the Education Minister's Running Challenge 2024. During the challenge, more than 9,700 participants...

$5.5m water treatment plant for NSW Central West

The $5.5 million Wyangala Water Treatment Plant in Central West NSW has been completed and is now set to deliver up to 800,000 litres...

Veteran NSW Police officer claims top cop title

Senior Constable Alison Stewart from Port Stephens Hunter Police District has been named as this year’s Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year, recognised...

Reforms to prevent voter confusion ahead of State Election

Western Australia's Electoral Commissioner will have the power to refuse to register a political party looking to register with a name that could confuse...