SYDNEY, Australia – Today, Spider-Man™ made an unforgettable arrival in Sydney. The web-slinger scaled the rooftops of the famous Darling Harbour attractions, before a face-off with himself at the world-exclusive reveal of the new-look figureat Madame Tussauds Sydney. Visibly humbled by the unveiling of his new, ‘integrated suit’ and experience at the famous wax attraction […]
National Cabinet met today to discuss our response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, new approaches to test, trace, isolate and quarantine and the vaccine rollout and booster program. Since the beginning of the pandemic there have been 362,690 confirmed cases in Australia and, sadly, 2,226 people have died. Globally there have been over 284.4 […]
The NSW Government has announced changes to improve the design, installation, certification and maintenance of critical fire safety systems in residential apartment buildings, to further protect residents. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said the reforms are the result of nine months’ work by a specialist working group made up of representatives from […]
From today, researchers and businesses preparing to head to the Moon can test their technologies in a new facility established by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The purpose-built facility in Brisbane provides a Moon-like environment for testing and evaluating rovers and related equipment with an initial focus of exploring lunar terrain and resources. Apollo program […]
Tuesday November 30, 2021. National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response and the new Omicron strain. Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly provided an update on the current COVID-19 situation and health response across Australia. The World Health Organization has declared the B.1.1.529 strain, now known as the Omicron strain and first detected […]
The first Australian field trials of new technology to detect dangerous levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in the air began in Sydney this month. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said this world-first technology will help workers identify high levels of RCS in real time, preventing inhalation and the contraction of the deadly lung […]
Australia is strengthening its technology partnership with India through the establishment of a new Consulate-General in Bengaluru and a Centre of Excellence for Critical and Emerging Technology Policy, also to be based in India. Bengaluru is the world’s fourth-largest technology cluster, and home to a third of India’s unicorn companies. Bengaluru and its vibrant business […]
16 November 2021. Australia”™s leading ocean conservation organisation has congratulated the New South Wales government for passing legislation to ban single-use plastics next year, including the last minute addition of plastic plates and bowls. Under the new laws passed today (Tuesday 16 November), lightweight plastic shopping bags will finally be banned in approximately six months, […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji Australia won her first T20 Cricket World Cup beating New Zealand by 8 wickets this morning. Dubai has proved a favourite venue for the Aussies as they won both the semi-final last week and the Final this morning on this ground. Sent in to bat New Zealand scored 4 for 173 in […]
Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the forecourt of Indian Community Centre in the presence of Indian community members. He appreciated the presence of Alan Tudge, Federal Member for Aston, and Minister for Education and Youth, for his wonderful association with the Indian community and also Jason Wood, Assistant Minister […]