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27 MAY, 2025 —With just weeks until Australia learns the fate of its bid to co-host COP31, Pacific leaders are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recently re-elected government to reject Woodside Energy’s proposed extension of the North West Shelf gas project out to 2070. The decision, expected this week, is a chance for the Australian … Continued
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Local energy is the solution to electricity price rises: Rewiring Australia With electricity prices set to significantly increase from July, Rewiring Australia is calling for a greater focus on the combined power of household and community energy to end bill shock. The Australian Energy Regulator yesterday announced price caps will rise by up … Continued
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Mental health group urges NSW government to pause its workers’ compensation reform Australians for Mental Health has issued a plea to the state government to slow down its controversial changes to workers’ compensation laws. The legislation before parliament today has been improved from the exposure draft released a few weeks ago, but still … Continued
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Time: Saturday 31 May 2025 Media attendance between 8:30-9:00am What: NSW Rural Fire Service Association Conference 2025 Interview talent: RFSA President Scott Campbell AFSM will be available for interviews. Other attendees: Hon Jihad Dib MP, Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh MP, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services … Continued
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Professor Smith will address a press conference at WA Parliament House at 12pm TODAY. What: Benjamin Smith, Professor of Archaeology (World Rock Art), Social Sciences, UWA responds to North West Shelf rock art report When: 12pm AWST TODAY Tuesday 27 May 2025 Where: WA Parliament, 4 Harvest Tce, West Perth WA 6005 A … Continued
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Another 3 people have been sentenced to jail time in May, as the ATO continues to pursue and prosecute perpetrators of GST fraud under Operation Protego. Acting ATO Deputy Commissioner and Serious Financial Crime Taskforce Chief Kath Anderson said that these prosecutions send a strong reminder that the ATO bring those who commit fraud to … Continued
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Victoria’s busiest marine waterways are left at risk to poaching and illegal fishing as the state government presses ahead with short-sighted cuts. A plan to eliminate more than half of all frontline fisheries compliance officers in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port is being met with fierce resistance from nature conservationists, fishing groups, and concerned … Continued
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As Australia prepares for its first orbital rocket launch by Gilmour Space, startups based at Sydney’s National Space Industry Hub have quietly gained space heritage on missions like Waratah Seed-1, secured contracts with international agencies, raised over $56 million in funding, and supported 160 high-value jobs. This momentum was on full display this week, as … Continued
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Weld Australia is calling for urgent government intervention to prevent the collapse of Australia’s local welding and fabrication industry, warning that without immediate action on the rising use of non-compliant, imported fabricated steel, businesses will continue to shut down — leaving the nation without the capability to deliver critical infrastructure projects. Geoff Crittenden, CEO … Continued
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***Monday, 26 May 2025, 8:00AM Martin Place (between Macquarie and Philip Streets), Sydney*** WHAT: Hundreds of essential workers from across NSW will rally outside 52 Martin Place to oppose the government’s proposed cuts to workers compensation, which would devastate mental health support for injured workers following a damning parliamentary inquiry. WHO: Teachers, health workers, emergency … Continued
