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Opposition support for stronger gun laws in Tasmania welcomed

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Statement attributable to Australian Gun Safety Alliance convenor and Alannah & Madeline Foundation advocacy advisor Stephen Bendle: The Foundation welcomes the Opposition’s support for strong gun laws in Tasmania. The aim of any gun reforms is to make the community safer, and we are pleased to see the Opposition, the Greens and many Independents standing … Continued

GLOBAL HONOUR FOR SCENIC RIM CAMEL CHEESE

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Summer Land Camels Scores 99.6 at World Championship Cheese Contest   An unlikely hero from the Scenic Rim has taken on the world’s best cheesemakers – and won.   Queensland’s Summer Land Camels has claimed Bronze at the prestigious 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with its Marinated Camel Cheese – Persian … Continued

Online safety codes introduce real-world protections for children online

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Australia’s systemic online safety framework reaches a critical milestone on Monday with the full commencement of the Age-Restricted Material Codes, introducing common-sense measures similar to those that have protected children in the physical world for generations. The codes cover most corners of the online ecosystem, from device manufacturers to app stores, social media and websites … Continued

Commissioners call on government to support efforts to bring back Australian women and children from Syria

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The Australian Human Rights Commission’s President and Commissioners for children and women’s rights have called on the Australian Government to support efforts to enable 34 Australian women and children held in the al-Roj camp in Syria to return to Australia. The Australian women were previously linked to the Islamic State terrorist group. While they have … Continued

Speaker takes Parliament to Riverina

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Today, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is in regional New South Wales with the Member for Riverina, the Honourable Michael McCormack MP, as part of his schools program to encourage civic engagement. Through the Parliament in Schools Program, students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear … Continued

LiTime Launches 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth Lithium Battery for Australia’s 4WD and Caravan Power Needs

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SYDNEY, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Within Australia’s 4WD and caravan community, users are increasingly seeking battery solutions that address limited space, strong output capability, and simplified system wiring. In response to these needs, LiTime has introduced its 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth lithium battery, designed to deliver high capacity in a compact form for … Continued

Farrer by-election

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP has announced the details for the issuing of the writ for the electoral division of Farrer in New South Wales, following the resignation of the Hon Sussan Ley. The dates in connection with the by-election will be as follows: Issue of writ                                      Wednesday 1 … Continued

Recognise enterprising women in small and family business by removing bias and barriers

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, gives recognition and applauds women in small and family business ahead of International Women’s Day.   “More than half a million Australian women say their main job is running a small business, representing 35 per cent of small business owners – the same share as across all business owners nationally, according to the … Continued