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RSPCA wants animal safety to top Halloween ‘must do’ lists
The RSPCA says that with Halloween looming on Saturday, the safety and welfare of pets and wildlife needs to be kept in mind. The Society says the risks that decorations, costumes and treats poses to animals can be easily managed […]
Some mutual obligation penalties are back for job seekers, but not all of them
Mutual obligation payment suspensions return after more than a year Two types of decisions about job seekers’ payments restart from 26 October 2026, after being paused. Mutual obligation payment suspensions for refusing or failing to accept suitable work are returning, […]
NDIS plan managers will need a place on a new panel from October 2027
A new NDIS plan management panel is on its way The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will establish a trusted NDIS plan management panel from 1 October 2027, and participants will need to use a plan manager from it. The […]
Victoria backs new IBAC anti-corruption laws with $139.5 million
$139.5 million to put the IBAC anti-corruption laws to work The Victorian Government has announced $139.5 million for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC), the Victorian Ombudsman and Integrity Oversight Victoria, to help them put the new IBAC anti-corruption laws […]
Bitumen blitz targets 4000km of Moreton Bay Council roads
A bitumen blitz worth $62 million and targeting almost 4000km of local roads is coming to Moreton Bay communities this financial year. The ‘blitz’ involves almost 100 resurfacing projects and 32 rehabilitation projects, city council says. Topping the projects list […]
Amanda Stoker replaces Amanda Camm as Queensland child safety minister
Amanda Stoker is the new Queensland child safety minister Former federal senator Amanda Stoker was sworn in on Saturday 24 October as Queensland’s new child safety minister, a day after Amanda Camm stepped down. Stoker takes on Families, Seniors and […]
Glass found in Arla puddings, plus ALDI milk, baby walker and toy recalls
Arla pudding recall: glass found in two flavours The Arla pudding recall covers two Arla Protein 200g puddings, after glass was found in them. Food Standards Australia New Zealand says food containing glass fragments can cause illness or injury if […]
Queensland opens $20 million in security grants for tradies and small businesses
Queensland security grants now cover tradie utes and vans The Queensland Government has opened a new round of its Secure Communities Partnership Program, with up to $20 million available for small and family businesses to pay for security upgrades. For […]
Kangaroos survive Fiji scare as Kiwis thrash Cook Islands
How the Kangaroos beat Fiji after trailing twice The Kangaroos beat Fiji 36-22 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday night, but it was far from comfortable. A crowd of 41,108 watched the Bati, who came in as 50-1 outsiders […]
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