The demand for mobile services continues to increase, so we’re taking steps to reduce congestion, increase capacity and improve coverage. For that to happen, Telstra is removing their oldest mobile technology - 3G - and repurposing it to expand their faster 5G network. Telstra will be switching off their 3G network from 30 June 2024.
Read MoreConsultation is now open on the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) to promote a diverse and sustainable media sector, with the Albanese Government to deliver $11.2 million to the ACMA Media Diversity Measurement Framework.
The News MAP will help guide and inform future Government intervention to support public interest journalism and media diversity in Australia, laying the foundations for a principled, targeted and evidence-based approach.
An additional 400,000 homes and businesses across Australia will be able to access full-fibre broadband upgrades as part of the Albanese Government’s plan to deliver a National Broadband Network, with the latest list of eligible suburbs and towns just released.
Read MoreResilience, courage, and the desire to create change feature strongly in the stories from the 2024 ABC Heywire winners, announced today (12 December 2023). Hundreds of Australians aged 16 to 22 from regional, rural, and remote areas entered the competition band spoke openly and authentically about life beyond our major cities, through audio recordings, photos, videos and written stories. The stories from this year’s 35 ABC Heywire winners highlight Australia’s rich diversity and provide insight into the lives and communities of young Australians living in the regions.
Read MoreThe NSW state government has today unveiled details of Creative Communities, the new arts, culture and creative industries policy. Creative Communities is a 10-year vision, the state’s first creative industries policy, supporting the traditional arts sector and cultural institutions, but encompassing industries informed by the state’s unique and diverse cultural strength.
Read MoreAustralians must reflect on the numbers released through todays International Road Safety Comparisons 2022 and remember that road safety is the responsibility of all road users, be it a driver, cyclist, pedestrian or otherwise.
Read MoreEvery session from DAS23 is now available to re-watch online! It's all available to stream now via Food Agility’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreThe Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend their free webinar on how Australian employers can use the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program (the Pilot) to:
access the talent that exists in refugee and displaced populations to address workforce skills shortages; and
offer a skilled refugee and their family the opportunity to rebuild their lives in Australia.
Register for the free webinar on 12 December (3.30-4.30pm) to learn how you can use the Pilot to help your business
Read MoreThe Industry Growth Program is now open, with startups and innovative small and medium businesses able to apply for expert advice on their commercialisation and growth projects. The Industry Growth Program enables eligible SMEs to receive advice from industry experts, with a particular focus on the early stages when businesses often have difficulty turning innovative ideas into profitable products, processes and services. A national network of advisers is being established to provide guidance on seeking investment, market testing, business models and networking.
Read MoreRecently there have been changes made to the Food Safety Regulations. From Wednesday 8th December2023, this may mean that food and beverage service activities that have been exempt from needing a certified Food Safety Supervisor present, may no longer be exempt. If this impacts on you and you are looking for a way to have your employees quickly trained as Food Safety Supervisors, TAFE NSW offers a 100% online option that can be completed with a day, and which you can enrol in anytime of the year.
Read MoreWagga Wagga City Council has recently opted into SunSPOT, a solar calculator built by University of NSW and the Australian PV Institute that helps households understand the possibilities, requirements, and benefits of transitioning to solar.
Read MoreUp to 2500 executive teachers will spend more time in the classroom under a plan by the NSW state government to address the teacher shortage and the proliferation of cancelled and merged classes – a move that could add the equivalent of more than 500 full-time teaching roles.
Read More179 new probationary constables have been sworn into the NSW Police Force today and will start at their new home stations next week. Class 360 attested at the Goulburn Police Academy following 8 months of training in the Constable Education Program (CEP). Four months by distance, 4 months at the academy.
Read MoreThe NSW Government is delivering on its commitment to address the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on well-located homes close to transport, jobs and existing infrastructure.
Read MoreThe Government has published its response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s September 2022 Digital Platform Services Inquiry interim report. The Government recognises the extensive work by the ACCC throughout the Digital Inquiry, and agrees that stronger measures are warranted to protect consumers and businesses from harms on digital platforms.
Read MoreMore than one hundred communities and locations across rural and regional Australia will benefit from significant communications upgrades made possible by $170.2 million in Commonwealth investment through the Albanese Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) and Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).
Read MoreThe Australian Government has delivered on its election commitment to restore Infrastructure Australia (IA) as the Commonwealth’s adviser on major infrastructure investment, with the Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 now having passed both Houses of Parliament.
Read MoreThe Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards and Other Measures) Bill will improve the statutory infrastructure provider (SIP) regime in a number of ways. The SIP regime ensures Australians can access high-speed broadband wherever they live or carry on business, and provides appropriate protections.
Read MoreThe Albanese Labor Government’s bill to rescue the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has passed the Senate, and is now set to pass the Parliament.
This is a historic day for the Murray-Darling Basin and the communities, industries, farmers, First Nations groups and environment that rely on it.
Read MoreJobs and Skills Australia and National Careers Institute have recently released their report, Australian Jobs 2023. Australian Jobs 2023, is designed to give people an insight into the Australian labour market to help guide their decisions at any point in their career.
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