Business grants worth $111.9 million up for grabs in Northern Australia
Applications for the first round of $111.9 million worth of grants opened today for eligible businesses in Australia’s north looking to expand, diversify or grow a new industry. The applications close on 10 December 2021. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said this first round of Northern Australia Development Program grants is about backing […]
Prime Minister’s prize for science awarded to a COVID-19 vaccine pioneer
An evolutionary biologist and virologist who played a transformative role in the global scientific response to COVID-19 has won the 2021 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science. Professor Edward C. Holmes from the University of Sydney received the $250,000 prize for almost 30 years of pioneering research on genome sequencing data, providing invaluable insights into diseases […]
AWU secures historic minimum wage guarantee for fruit pickers at $25.41 an hour
The Australian Workers’ Union claims it has secured an historic industrial win for one of the most vulnerable and exploited groups of workers in Australia – fruit pickers. The Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of the AWU after the union sought to amend the Horticulture Award to guarantee every worker on every farm […]
Koala Foundation releases Christmas Catalogue for the festive season
With Christmas upon us the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has released the ‘Koala Christmas Catalogue’ filled with gift ideas for Koala lovers around the world. The AKF has put together the ‘Koala Christmas Catalogue’ to help supporters find the perfect gift for their loved ones this holiday season. It has been released early to ensure […]