Facebook to restore Australian news pages in coming days
Social media giant Facebook has decided to reverse its decision to block Australian users sharing news on its site after the government agreed to...
JobMaker Hiring Credit
Employers can receive payments for new jobs they create for young people
The JobMaker Hiring Credit allows eligible employers to opt in to receive payments...
Mental health support for hair, hotel & retail workers
In a Victorian-first program to help small businesses, the Government is is providing mental health support directly to the owners and staff of hairdressing...
Is Victorian consumer sentiment highest in ten years?
Victorian consumer sentiment is the strongest among the states and the highest it has been in a decade. According to the latest data from Westpac-Melbourne...
Victoria to build Institute of Infectious Disease to fight pandemics
The Andrews Labor Government will deliver the funding needed to secure the development of a new Australian Institute of Infectious Disease in Victoria to...
Enrolments for international students in Australia made easier
The Morrison Government is investing more than $17 million over two years to streamline enrolments for international students and Australian education providers as part...
Fresh food shortages may worsen in the coming weeks
COVID-19 infections are pushing supply systems to breaking point, so fresh food is likely to be in significantly shorter supply on shop shelves in...
Survey reveals majority of intl students earn below minimum casual wage
A national survey of 5,000 international students by the University NSW finds three quarters of respondents earn below the minimum casual wage. Shockingly, one...
Australian Grand Prix, MotoGP cancelled for second year running
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and Australian MotoGP will not take place in 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the global pandemic—including...
Aussie farmers and businesses sign pact for better export
Australian farmers and businesses are set to benefit from better export opportunities with the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement between...