From edible insects to revolutionary packaging creations, the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre (FIAL) has released the seventh edition of its flagship publication - Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations, showcasing Australian innovation and ingenuity in the agrifood sector.

Australia has seen an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters in recent years. Despite this, research conducted by the NSW Small Business Commission in 2020 indicated just  one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan in place to help them prepare and navigate the recovery process.

Entries are now open for the 2023 National Awards for Local Government, which will recognise outstanding innovation implemented by councils that has enhanced local communities.

Australian Tourism Export Council and Tourism Australia have created a  ‘Muslim Host - Market & Culture Ready' training program aimed at providing insights on how to service the needs of the Muslim traveller. 

The first National Road Safety Action Plan (2023–2025) for the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–30 has been agreed by Australian, state and territory road and transport ministers to support the shared goal of reducing road trauma across Australia.

Australia’s aviation industry is set to receive long term policy directions for growth and innovation, driven by the Albanese Government’s Aviation White Paper.

Regional communities and telcos have until the end of this week to make a submission into the design of two programs funded by the Australian Government which will help improve communications.

Japanese encephalitis is a rare but serious illness caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). It is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes.

The Australian Government will contribute $50 million to improve flood mitigation on important sections of the Newell Highway between West Wyalong and Forbes.

The Plains Renewable Energy Park is a newly proposed large-scale development that aims to harness wind and solar energy to provide cheap, reliable and clean electricity for homes and businesses in NSW.

Strength, perseverance, and optimism feature strongly in the stories from the 2023 ABC Heywire winners.

The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget delivered an additional $80 million for new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas across the country, bringing dedicated heavy vehicle rest area funding up to $140 million over 10 years.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole today unveiled Our Vision for Regional Communities – a new strategy to ensure regional NSW remains the best place to live, work, play and raise a family.