Australia
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Lack of homes near jobs, schools driving inequality
Diversifying neighbourhoods and ensuring there are enough homes close to major work hubs will be the driving force behind the NSW government’s housing policy as it tries to fix an …
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Australia aims for world’s first cervical cancer elimination by 2028, surpassing initial promise
Australia is poised to become the first country globally to eradicate cervical cancer, potentially achieving this milestone by 2028, seven years ahead of the initially projected timeline. This significant achievement …
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Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing
Victorian Labor is set to retain Daniel Andrews’ seat of Mulgrave despite a significant swing against the state government in the former premier’s seat. With more than 75 per cent …
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Gunditjmara Community honoured with 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri Prize for Cultural Landscape Conservation
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni presented the prestigious 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes to Australia’s Gunditjmara community, also known as Dhauwurd …
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WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate
A surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted the West Australian government to reintroduce face mask rules at Perth public hospitals. Staff and patients will be ordered to wear surgical masks …
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No souvlaki for you! Plant-based food push in Darebin
Some residents in Melbourne’s Darebin area have raised concerns over a recent council proposal to cut childcare and kindergarten leases down to two years from five and the council’s consideration …
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Greek Australian educator Julie Pilioglou recognised on The Educator’s Hot List for her career pathways work
In the face of many challenges, including a youth mental health crisis, significant teacher shortages and the introduction of curriculum reforms, educators across Australia are both enduring and innovating. Some …
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Mulgrave’s by-election may turn out to be a three-way battle for Andrew’s old seat
Voters in Melbourne’s south-east will return to the ballot box for the third time in less than a year to elect a replacement for former Premier Daniel Andrews. The Mulgrave …
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Paul Nicolaou reiterates the need for a commissioner on homelessness
As the number of homeless individuals sleeping on sidewalks starts to rise once more, Sydney’s business community is advocating for the appointment of a commissioner to address homelessness. Paul Nicolaou …
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Former girlfriend of gang rapist pleads guilty to charges of stalking and drug smuggling
Alexandra Mastropetros, the former lover of convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf, has appeared before court in Sydney. Mastropetros faced the Bankstown Local Court on Thursday, facing sentence for stalking and …