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- Engineering, Transport Automotive
- 30/04/2026
- 14:10
Parliamentary inquiry confirms need to rebuild in-house engineering capability at Transport for NSW
Key Facts: A NSW parliamentary inquiry has confirmed that Transport for NSW has weakened its own technical capability and Professional's Australia, the union representing engineers says the Government must now fix it. Professionals Australia has welcomed the findings of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Transport for NSW restructure, saying the reportvalidatesconcerns long raised by engineers and technical professionals. The Inquiry found that repeated restructures, job cuts andover‑relianceon contractors and consultants are eroding technical capability, institutionalknowledgeand riskingsafety outcomes across the transport network. The committee’s recommendations include prioritising the retention ofin‑housetechnicalexpertise, reducing reliance on labour hire and professional service contractors, and increasing…
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- Environment, Government Federal
- 30/04/2026
- 13:55
New Environmental Standards will do little to protect nature
WWF-Australia has warned the draft National Environmental Standard released today won’t deliver for nature. The federal government released its revised National Environmental Standard for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) for public consultation as part of its nature law reforms. “This is weaker for nature than the version put out for consultation late last year,” said Nicole Forrester, Chief Regenerative Officer, WWF-Australia. “It is also further removed from the clear, measurable standards Graeme Samuel recommended in his review of the EPBC Act. “It adds little clarity to what is already in the Act. It will do very little to protect…
- Marketing Advertising, Media
- 30/04/2026
- 13:49
Inside The Accidental Heist: The-Lowdown Agency on how a Bathurst Trackside Idea Turned Into a Multi-Brand Content Event
Key Facts: A creative campaign called ‘The Accidental Heist’ was developed featuring Supercars drivers attempting to steal Toyota’s new Supra V8 Supercar, but mistakenly…
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- Books Literature, Youth
- 30/04/2026
- 13:37
A wise wombat for worried times: New Australian children’s book helping kids navigate anxiety, bullying and big feelings
Children today are growing up in a world that feels louder, faster and more overwhelming than ever before, but most still don’t have the language to express what they’re feeling. From playground bullying to post-pandemic anxiety, global uncertainty and the pressures of growing up online, many kids are quietly struggling. A new Australian children’s book is helping change that, one gentle, powerful question at a time. Wilson says ‘What if…?’ by author Bronwyn Frazer is an interactive, full-colour wellbeing book designed to help children aged from 5 to 12 to build resilience, emotional intelligence and self-trust. At the heart of…
- Art, General News
- 30/04/2026
- 13:28
Public hearing on arts and cultural philanthropy
Small to medium arts organisations along with peak bodies are giving evidence next Monday at public hearing roundtables to discuss boosting arts and cultural philanthropy. Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Ms Susan Templeman MP, said: “Small to medium arts organisations are an essential part of our cultural sector. They nurture talent, build careers and provide transformative opportunities for creatives. “Public funding should provide a bedrock of support for small to medium organisations, but we also don’t want them to miss out on the opportunity to access philanthropic support.” “Hearing from these organisations along…
- Culturally and linguistically diverse, General News
- 30/04/2026
- 13:22
Hearings commence for inquiry to tackle racism, hate and violence toward First Nations people
The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is starting its interstate public hearings in Sydney this week for itsinquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The first hearing will be held in Sydney onFriday 1 May 2026and will bring together a broad range of organisations, researchers, community leaders and advocates to provide evidence to the Committee. Witnesses scheduled to appear include national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and academic experts, and veterans’ representatives. Following recent events at ANZAC day commemorations, the final session of the day will hear…
- Business Company News, Information Technology
- 30/04/2026
- 13:04
LinkedIn Turns 23 – Certified LinkedIn Strategist’s Melbourne event for SMEs to future-proof their business with AI
Key Facts: LinkedIn is 23 next Tuesday May 5th: This is a major milestone as the platform transitions from a legacy resume site to…
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- Business Company News
- 30/04/2026
- 12:17
Thiess secures two-year mining services agreement with Yilgarn Iron
Global mining services provider Thiess has entered an agreement with Yilgarn Iron to support the revival of iron ore production in theKoolyanobbingdistrict in Western…
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- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 30/04/2026
- 12:16
RESOLUTION MINERALS (ASX:RML) DRILL RIGS SECURED FOR EXTENSIVE TUNGSTEN AND GOLD DRILL PROGRAM COMMENCING NEXT WEEK
HIGHLIGHTS Two Drill Rigs Secured: Two MP1500 diamond core drill rigs are arriving on-site – the first in the coming days, followed by the…
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