The Australia Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from established Australian visual artists who wish to develop their practice through a residency at the American Academy in Rome. Offered through the generous support of the Mordant Family, the Fellowship is open to visual artists with a significant track record of
Read MoreThe colours, sights and sounds of India will come together in Perth this month for Western Australia's biggest ever Diwali celebrations. Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, is a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism and symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. For almost 70,000 Western
Read MoreThis week is Stay Smart Online Week and the ACCC is warning the community to watch out for common online scams they might encounter. The online sphere – email, the internet, social media and mobile apps – has overtaken telephones as scammers’ preferred tool of the trade to contact potential victims.
Read MoreOn 12 October, the National Gallery of Australia celebrates its 35th birthday with an exclusive lecture by provocative British artist Marc Quinn. Quinn is one of 32 ground-breaking artists featured in Hyper Real, the NGA’s upcoming summer exhibition (20 October – 18 February 2018). Created using the artist’s own blood, Quinn’s
Read MoreGovernment funding for health has risen, with individuals now funding a smaller proportion of health costs, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Health expenditure Australia 2015–16, shows that $170.4 billion was spent on health goods and services in 2015–16, with $114.6 billion (67.3%)
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Workplace health is important in any organisation – but the AFP’s unique day-to-day role provides unique challenges. AFP Chief Medical Officer Dr Katrina Sanders says the intensity, demand and risk of law enforcement has its own challenges for holistic health of the organisation and members. “There are lots of different components of
Read MoreThe Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld an ACCC appeal, and dismissed a cross appeal by Cement Australia, against the penalties imposed on Cement Australia Pty Ltd and its related companies for making and giving effect to anti-competitive agreements. The trial judge had imposed penalties of $17.1 million against
Read MoreBroome Regional Prison will have new security measures, a much-needed reception area, enlarged recreation spaces, bedding and new women's cells as part of a $2.7 million upgrade. Announcing the upgrade today, Corrective Services Minister Fran Logan said the Broome prison had been left in limbo for too long creating undue pressure
Read MoreThe WA Government's first regional Community Cabinet will be held in Bunbury on November 5 and 6, 2017. The open, modern and community-focused Community Cabinet program has been designed to encourage greater engagement between local residents and businesses, and the State Government. A highlight of the two-day event will be a Town
Read MoreWA Police officers will have strengthened authority to use lethal force during terrorist sieges under new counter terrorism legislation to be introduced by the State Government. The reforms will give police clear legal protections if they are required to use pre-emptive force when responding to a terrorist incident. The special powers are
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