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Perth's first east-west line connection, the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project have reached a major milestone, with the first test train running today. The milestone marks the start of an extensive testing and commissioning program, which will ensure all infrastructure and systems are operating effectively and trains are running safely, efficiently, and smoothly. The 17.5-kilometre METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link project includes two new stations, at Nicholson Road and Ranford Rd, and upgrades to the Thornlie and Cockburn Central stations. Connecting the Mandurah and Armadale lines through the Thornlie-Cockburn Link will support growth and accessibility across the south-eastern suburbs by providing access to employment, unlock long-term housing development opportunities in Canning Vale, and provide a direct line for Man.....
The Albanese Labour Government is building Australia’s future and boosting New South Wales’ housing supply by investing more than $182 million in critical infrastructure that will unlock more than 25,000 new homes across the state. Nine projects will be allocated funding through the Albanese Government’s Housing Support Program to fast-track housing in regional and metropolitan growth areas. Funding will be used on enabling infrastructure works such as roads, sewage and water, and to support new homes with connections to transport links and public open spaces. More than 14,700 homes will be unlocked in Parramatta with a $10.1 million investment in the city’s Civic Link project – a “green spine” and activated pedestrian connection from Parramatta Square to the Parramatta River. This funding will go towards Civic Block 3, which will deliver a new green space along.....
National Cabinet met virtually on Tuesday to reaffirm that Leaders are united in working together to stamp antisemitism out – and keep it out. Australian Federal Police Commissioner, Reece Kershaw, briefed the meeting on the latest police intelligence. Since AFP Operation Avalite was established by Prime Minister Albanese, the AFP has received 166 reports, with 15 under investigation. One person has been arrested to date. Under New South Wales' Strike Force Pearl, established by Premier Minns, three men – aged 20, 19 and 21 – have been charged after ten vehicles and buildings were deliberately damaged in Woollahra in November 2024. 36 people have been charged with antisemitic related offences, including eight people charged with 59 offences. Four men – aged 31, 27, 40 and 26 – have been charged following suspicious fires at two businesses in Bondi in October 2024. .....
Just as TAFE is a proudly Australian story, it is a key to a better Australian future. TAFE opens doors and gives Australians one of the greatest opportunities they have - not just to fulfil their potential, but expand it. And in the process, Australia fulfils more of its own vast potential. It is a home-grown solution to the skills gaps hampering business and hurting the economy. Getting TAFE right means we're better placed to get the future right. That is why our government is taking our commitment to free TAFE a crucial step further by making it permanent. We will legislate to guarantee 100,000 free TAFE places nationwide every year. That means more tradies to build more homes. More apprentices getting a start. More carers to look after our loved ones, whether they're just starting out on life's journey or have a respectable bit of mileage on the clock. And .....
The Albanese Government has delivered on its commitment to support parents and protect young people by setting a minimum age of 16 years for social media, with legislation passing Parliament today. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 is a landmark measure that will deliver greater protections for young Australians during critical stages of their development. The laws place the onus on social media platforms – not young people or their parents – to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 years of age from having accounts, and ensures systemic breaches will see platforms face fines of up to $49.5 million. The minimum age will apply to ‘age-restricted social media platforms’ as defined in the Bill, which includes Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X and others. Importantly, the bill ensures that the law is responsive to the .....
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming from Canada and Mexico, and 10 per cent on Chinese goods to check the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on Monday, he said he would sign executive orders imposing tariffs on the three countries as one of his first actions after assuming office on January 20. “As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before. Right now, a Caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its quest to come through our currently Open Border," Trump said. “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL prod.....
Today the Government has introduced world-leading legislation to enforce a minimum age of 16 years for social media. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 will deliver greater protections for young Australians during critical stages of their development. It will require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under 16s from having accounts. The law places the onus on social media platforms – not parents or young people – to take reasonable steps to ensure these protections are in place. The Bill and the associated rules will ensure young Australians have continued access to messaging and online gaming, as well as access to services which are health and education related, like Headspace, Kids Helpline, and Google Classroom, and YouTube. “This is a landmark reform. We know some kids will find workarounds, but we're sending.....
The Bill on setting a new minimum age of 16 for using social media is also setting a new community standard. It's all about supporting parents. It's about making sure children have a childhood and parents have peace of mind. And it's about this parliament working together, to lock this change in. Because we are making it clear that social media companies have a social responsibility. And sending a message to all those Mums and Dads who are worried about the impact that social media is having on their children's wellbeing, their mental health, their confidence and sense of self. That message is simple: we are on your side, we've got your back. I want young Australians to grow up happy, active and safe. Playing outside with their friends - off their phones and onto the footy and cricket field, the tennis and netball courts, in the swimming pool trying every sport that gra.....
October 29, 2024: On Sunday (27/10/24), the Premier and the Minister of Road Safety, David Michael, announced a range of new road safety initiatives targeted at young people. Red P plate drivers will be limited to carrying only one passenger in their vehicles at all times. Young WA drivers aged 17-19 have the highest KSI (Killed or Seriously injured) rate at 107 per 100,000 population compared to other age groups according to the Western Australian Road Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2023 report. The new one-person passenger restriction aims to alleviate this problem and also bring Western Australia into line with other jurisdictions. A complete curfew on Red P plate driving between midnight and 5am will continue to apply. Exemptions from the passenger restrictions rule will only apply if: the additional passenger(s) is an experienced driver who has held an ordinary C-cl.....
October 29, 2024: Western Australia has risen to top spot on the CommSec State of the States report, cementing its status as the country's best performing economy. The report ranks each state and territory across eight economic indicators, with Western Australia ranked first for retail spending, unemployment and population growth. The report noted Western Australia has the strongest job market, with trend unemployment 29.5 per cent below the decade-average level. Additionally, Western Australia performed strongly for plant and equipment investment and housing finance ranking second on both indicators, and also led all jurisdictions for new vehicle sales. For a fourth straight survey, WA has held an outright lead on economic momentum, based on annual growth rates, with the strongest performance on construction work, population growth and dwelling starts. The report follows .....
October 29, 2024: Western Australia's resources sector delivered record levels of employment in the 2023-24 financial year with 134,871 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, supported by strong mineral and petroleum sales of $238 billion. This marks the seventh consecutive calendar year of jobs growth, with the past five years setting record highs. FTE positions in mining operations were up year-on-year for most minerals with the major movers being lithium, gold and iron ore. WA remained the leading destination for exploration investment in Australia with the $2.58 billion spent in 2023-24 accounting for 62 per cent of the national spend. Key exploration targets included critical minerals such as lithium, rare earths (which achieved record spending levels), nickel/cobalt and copper. "Our economic management of the resources sector is second to none, and that is why WA will d.....
October 29, 2024: The Cook Government has allocated $900,000 to help strengthen the capacity of dental services for people living in rural and remote Western Australia. The package aimed at improving oral health outcomes for people living in regional communities, allows new and existing regional dentists and dental therapists to receive an incentive payment provided they are working in an endorsed site before 31 January 2025. This significant investment is designed to attract and retain oral health professionals in rural and remote areas across WA. "This will help deliver a skilled and sustainable workforce so the Western Australian community can continue to access world-class dental services, regardless of where they live," commented Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson. Eligible dentists will receive up to: $17,000 in the Goldfields, Pilbara, Kimberley, and Mid West; and .....