Applications are now open for early childhood education and care providers to apply for funding under a new $20 million program to create extra places for children in areas with an undersupply. The new Building Early Learning Places Program will support eligible...
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Supermarket Inquiry Finding
In testimony provided this week at hearings as part of the ACCC Supermarket Inquiry, current and former senior managers at Woolworths have admitted to shortcomings in the accuracy of forecasted volumes it has provided to fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers. ...
New England MP Regrets Backing Renewables
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he regrets backing renewable energy projects in his electorate whilst being the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce says he did change his mind about wind and solar projects in the New England...
Parkes MP Mark Coulton Says Farewell to Political Life
Outgoing Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton delivered his valedictory speech to Parliament yesterday afternoon Mr Coulton announced in March this year that he would not be contesting the seat of Parkes at the next federal election, bringing an end to his 16-year...
Harsher Penalties for Vape Suppliers as NSW Government Seizes 300,000 Products
The NSW Government has seized over 300,000 vapes over the past year, as it introduces harsher penalties for suppliers in the NSW Parliament. Maximum penalties for illegal vape supply are set to soar from $1,650 to approximately $1.54 million, with prison sentences...
ACCC Free Range Labelling Guidance
The ACCC has released guidance for ‘free range’ labelling of poultry egg and meat in the event of an outbreak of the deadly avian influenza H5N1 in Australia. In case of a declared H5N1 outbreak, poultry producers may be required by government regulations to house...
GLENRAC Receives Recognition in State Parliament
Glen Innes Local Organisation GLENRAC has recently been given a Community Recognition Statement in the NSW State Parliament. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan paid tribute to the organisation for their efforts towards the Men’s Night event held in July...
Urgent Action Called Against Red Imported Fire Ants
A recent breakout of red imported fire ants has prompted an urgent call to action by the State’s peak farming body. According to the NSW Govt, Red Imported Fire Ants were discovered in pallets of turf being installed this week on a private property on the North Coast,...
Infants to Receive Free RSV Vaccine from 2025
Infants will be able to receive a free immunisation to protect them against serious illness from RSV, under a new $16.6 million NSW Government RSV prevention program to begin next year. RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness infecting up to 90 per cent of...