A group of military personnel and veterans could collectively receive millions of dollars in compensation for the abuses they suffered while serving in the Australian Defence Force. The Armed Forces Ombudsman is reviewing previous decisions on recommendations for the abuse redress program after a federal court filed a lawsuit against it.
WA's highway recycling facilities and mobile hazard sites are receiving funding from the Federal Government as ministers continue their blitz across the state.
West Australian Tristan Schoolkate will make his Grand Slam singles debut after receiving a wildcard into this year's US Open. Schoolkate, 23, will join 10 other Australians in the main draw of the tournament in New York, which begins later this month.
Victoria state hospitals are to receive a $1.5 billion cash injection after the state government abandoned plans to force a merger of several health services. The announcement comes as the government negotiates hospital funding for the 2024/25 financial year, with repeated claims that authorities could be forced to make drastic staff cuts if funding is … Read more
The federal government has backed a 15 percent pay rise for childcare workers as the sector struggles with a shortage of skilled workers.
After the federal government agreed to cover the costs, childcare workers can now finally receive a substantial 15 percent pay increase. However, this falls short of the unions' demands. The crucial pay rise for one of the lowest-paid sectors suffering from staff shortages is to be phased in over two years, starting with a 10 … Read more