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Ceretas awarded $2.4 million Government Grant for breakthrough Alzheimer’s therapy

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Breakthrough Australian device to treat Alzheimer’s receives Federal Government funding Brisbane-based company Ceretas has been awarded a $2.4 million grant to fast-track development of its next-generation therapeutic ultrasound device – an Australian-designed innovation aiming to transform the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The competitive grant was awarded through the CUREator+ Dementia & Cognitive Decline program, part of … Continued

Choose Asia: Building Australia’s Asia Capability

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education has today launched an inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings.   Committee Chair, Hon Tim Watts MP, said ‘Australia’s future prosperity and security relies on the Asia capability of our people – the mix of cultural understanding, language facilities and regional … Continued

Help build a more inclusive North Sydney: Council seeks community input on Disability Inclusion Action Plan

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North Sydney Council is inviting people with disability, carers, service providers and the wider community to help shape its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030. The DIAP will be a practical roadmap to make North Sydney more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone. It will outline steps to ensure people with disability can fully … Continued

Recognition of Palestine: Now let’s match words with action

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Statement on Palestine Today marks a historic and long overdue moment: Australia has formally recognised the independent and sovereign State of Palestine, joining more than 150 nations across the globe. For years, the Palestinian community, the wider Australian public, and even many within the Labor Party itself have been calling for this recognition. Today, their … Continued

Labor and Liberal’s Net Zero madness is crushing families

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Family First today condemned both Labor and Liberal for their reckless pursuit of “net zero” policies that are hammering families at a time they can least afford it. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an uncosted plan to slash emissions by 62–70 per cent by 2035, despite Australia contributing just 1.1 per cent of global … Continued

Catholic aged care providers secure $55 million in government grants

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Catholic Health Australia has welcomed more than $55 million in government grants to support access to residential aged care facilities for local communities around the country.   CHA members Southern Cross Care in Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, and Calvary Aged Care Services in Victoria and Tasmania, are set to receive the funding across five … Continued

Southern Downs Regional Council Workers Win Fair Pay Rise

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Council workers in the Southern Downs have won a fair deal after large scale strike action across Warwick and Stanthorpe last Thursday. The breakthrough in negotiations came at a bargaining meeting on Monday between the Council and union representatives. The new offer that has been put to workers will mean that they will receive a 6%/5%/4% … Continued

North Sydney’s local legends shine bright at 2025 Community Awards

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In a heartwarming celebration of community spirit, North Sydney Council proudly unveiled the winners of the 2025 North Sydney Community Awards this morning in a ceremony at Sub Base Platypus. Between them, they support vulnerable community members, lead volunteer groups, champion sustainability, and inspire the next generation. Mayor Zoë Baker captured the spirit of the occasion, saying: “The … Continued

Press Conference Alert: Australia’s Largest Running Muslim Convention Draws Thousands to Western Sydney

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Date: Friday, 26th September 2025, 1pm Address: 45 Hollinsworth Rd, Marsden Park NSW 2765 (Australia’s largest mosque)   The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia will hold a press conference ahead of the nation’s largest and longest-running Muslim convention in Western Sydney.   The 37th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) will be held from Friday, 3rd October to … Continued