Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP is set to announce a plan to waive teachers’ HECS debts if they work in remote Indigenous communities as part of a major revamp of the ‘Closing the Gap’ strategy.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The signs suggest house prices will keep falling — but most Australians don't believe itFalling house prices have done little to worry most Australians as the vast majority of investors and homeowners cling to a belief their own property won't drop in value, according to new research.
Read more »
Govt to announce $26 million boost for expecting parents | Sky News AustraliaThe federal government will today announce a $26 million funding boost for mental health services for new and expecting parents. \n\nUnder the scheme, expecting fathers will be given the same level of support as mothers.\n\nHealth Minister Greg Hunt will outline the program at a national roundtable on stillbirth prevention in Canberra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Read more »
Govt to announce domestic violence funding | Sky News AustraliaThe government is set to announce a multi-million dollar package to help women and children fleeing domestic violence. \n\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison will use his National Press Club address today to reveal the scheme. \n\nUnder the plan, $60 million will be given to eligible organisations in order to provide safe housing for victims while another $18 million will go towards providing resources. \n\n\n\n
Read more »
Decision on medivac bill to be announced Tuesday | Sky News AustraliaA decision is expected to be announced on Tuesday on whether Labor will support the controversial medivac bill that gives doctors greater powers to transfer refugees to Australia. \n\nBill Shorten's Labor Party is under pressure to abandon its support of the bill amid official advice that suggests up to one thousand refugees could arrive in Australia within weeks. \n\nLabor has spoken about the importance of ministerial discretion, indicating it may support the relevant minister having veto powers on all medical transfers.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia \n\n\n\n
Read more »