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Embassy out, NGO in Kevin Rudd is quitting his job as Australia’s ambassador to the United States early, wrapping up on 31 March 2026. He is not heading back into Australian politics. He is heading back into the global influence […]
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is returning to his former role of president of the New York-based Asia Society think tank. And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the now outgoing Ambassador to the US. Rudd will leave
Sports tourism is bolstering New South Wales visitor numbers after 350,000 British fans visited the state last year. The government says new data from Tourism Research Australia shows there were 350,800 UK sports fans visiting the state in the year
As Australian families struggle with rising rents, mortgages, energy prices and grocery bills, scrutiny is growing over how public money is being spent inside the child support system — and whether outsourced decision-making is delivering fairness, accuracy, or value for
Three overseas start-ups are among five finalists on Moreton Bay council’s shortlist for for its $1 million Ultimate HQ competition. The competition is a joint effort between council and University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) to establish a high-potential scale-up
A heatwave covering south-east Australia means people need to stay cool, hydrate and stay indoors, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) says. The public has been reminded to prioritise hydration, rest indoors and check on those more susceptible to
Tax dodgers are to be banned from leaving the country until they settle their debts, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says. The ATO is now using Departure Prohibition Orders (DPOs) to block departures amid moves to boost payment and debt
2025 was Australia’s fourth warmest year on record as surface water storage levels continue to fall, the Bureau of Meteorology says. The bureau (or BoM) just published a preliminary key summary of the country’s temperature, rainfall and water resources for
Chinese airlines are boosting their services to Australia and New Zealand with more seasonal and year-round services. Late last year, Australian and New Zealand airports announced a string of new services by the likes of China Southern and Shenzhen airlines.
Developers will be encouraged to build more student accommodation with demand outstripping supply, says Moreton Bay council. With a University of the Sunshine Coast campus now at Moreton Bay Central, council has adopted an attraction policy to encourage developers to
