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Death Of A New Zealand Soldier
Friday, 6 August 2010, 5:32 pm | Australian Government
As Minister for Defence I offered Australia’s sincere condolences to the New Zealand people and the family of Lieutenant O’Donnell for their tragic loss. Our thoughts remain with them all at this difficult time. More >>
Australian soldier wounded in Afghanistan
Friday, 30 July 2010, 2:22 pm | Australian Government
An Australian Special Forces soldier was slightly wounded in Afghanistan on the 26th of July. More >>
Pacific Islanders to Benefit from Australian Help
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 10:45 am | Australian Government
Last week, Australia’s Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Hon Bob McMullan MP, announced that Australia would provide AUD2 million (around SBD13.5 million) over the next three years for the Pacific Financial Inclusion Program ... More >>
Australian Gov't: Updated Budgets, Macro Forecasts
Monday, 2 November 2009, 3:08 pm | Australian Government
The Treasurer, Wayne Swan, today released the Federal Government's updated fiscal and economic forecasts in the keenly-awaited Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) document. The Treasury now forecasts that the economy's GDP growth rate will ... More >>
New Process Makes Medical Research Easier
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 3:18 pm | Australian Government
Medical research into potentially lifesaving treatments will be easier to conduct in Victoria as a result of a Brumby Labor Government review of clinical trials. The initiative streamlines the ethical review process for multi-site trials meaning researchers ... More >>
$88m To Explore The Space Frontier
Monday, 20 July 2009, 12:53 pm | Australian Government
On the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, Australia is poised to once again play a crucial role in space discovery, with the Rudd Government announcing that it will provide $88.4 million to ensure we are a major partner in the revolutionary ... More >>
David Hicks is Transferred to Australia
Monday, 22 December 2008, 3:26 pm | Australian Government
David Hicks was returned to Australia today following his transfer from Guantanamo Bay under the international transfer of prisoners scheme. More >>
Australian research to impact climate change
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 2:15 pm | Australian Government
Major climate events during past global ice ages did not happen simultaneously or with the same intensity world-wide, new data from ANSTO’s latest climate change research has revealed. The research, which used sophisticated nuclear dating techniques ... More >>
Air Warfare Destroyer Project Progressing Well
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 8:04 pm | Australian Government
Greg Combet, the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, today congratulated the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance on awarding a contract to BAE Systems to provide the Mark 45 Gun for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) AWDs. More >>
Australia and Solomon Islands Work Together
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 7:02 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon, visited the Pacific Patrol Boat (PPB) headquarters today. Mr Fitzgibbon was met at the wharf in Honiara by Defence Attache Wing Commander Wendy Horder and the resident Australian Maritime Adviser, ... More >>
Australian Soldiers Wounded in Afghanistan
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 7:00 pm | Australian Government
An Australian Special Forces soldier who suffered life-threatening wounds in a recent battle (2 September) with Taliban extremists continues to improve at a US medical facility in Germany. More >>
FYI: Rewriting Privacy Laws For An Information Age
Friday, 15 August 2008, 1:07 pm | Australian Government
Australia's Privacy Report includes detailed notes on 10 key areas--including children, credit reporting, health, data breach notification (fraud and identity theft), emerging technologies and creating an action for serious invasion of privacy. More >>
Medals For Long Tan Veterans + RAAF Ubon Response
Friday, 15 August 2008, 12:58 am | Australian Government
The Rudd Government has announced changes to military awards in response to the independent review of Battle of Long Tan recognition. It has also announced its response to the review of service recognition for RAAF Ubon (1965-68). More >>
Qantas Boeing 747 Depressurisation, 25 July 2008
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 4:40 pm | Australian Government
A Boeing 747 was on a scheduled passenger service from HK to Melbourne. At approximately 29,000 feet, the crew were forced to conduct an emergency descent after a section of the fuselage separated and resulted in rapid cabin decompression. More >>
Aust Foreign Affairs Minister In Fiji, Solomon Is.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 4:03 pm | Australian Government
The Ministerial Contact Group is tasked with monitoring the progress of Fiji’s preparations for holding an election in the first quarter of 2009, and to report to the meeting of Pacific Island Forum leaders, which will be held in Niue in August. More >>
Australia & Malaysia Working On Afghan Education
Friday, 11 July 2008, 11:32 am | Australian Government
"I am pleased today to announce a significant joint initiative between Australia & Malaysia to improve teacher training & boost literacy in Afghanistan. This ... will see around 30 master teacher trainers trained in modern teaching methods." More >>
New Head For Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Monday, 7 July 2008, 3:44 pm | Australian Government
A former Commonwealth Ombudsman, Philippa Smith AM, has been appointed as Chair of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, said today Ms Smith would ... More >>
Aussie Gets An Acting High Commissioner For Fiji
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 7:54 pm | Australian Government
Australia has notified Fiji of its agreement to the appointment of an Acting High Commissioner in Canberra and a Consul-General in Sydney. The appointment is designed to improve diplomatic communication between Australia and Fiji. More >>
Australia: High Powered Laser Ban Now In Force
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 6:21 am | Australian Government
"These new Australian Customs regulations will prohibit the import of hand-held laser pointers with an emission level greater than one milliwatt (1mW), without written permission. Anyone importing one will also need to ensure they comply." More >>
CSIRO: Active Submarine Volcanoes Found Near Fiji
Monday, 23 June 2008, 8:41 pm | Australian Government
Several huge active submarine volcanoes, spreading ridges and rift zones have been discovered northeast of Fiji by a team of Australian and American scientists aboard the Marine National Facility Research Vessel, Southern Surveyor. More >>
