MIL-OSI Australia: Five arrested for million-dollar NDIS fraud
Source: Australian Federal Police This is a joint media release from the Australian Federal Police, Department of Human Services and The National Disability Insurance Agency. A joint agency investigation into an organised criminal syndicate suspected of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of millions of dollars has today resulted in the arrest of five […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Sydney Harbour tour marks 77th anniversary of submarine attack
Source: New South Wales Environment and Heritage Coinciding with the 77th anniversary guided tours offer people the chance to discover the details surrounding this tragedy which left Sydney shaken and 21 people dead. Run by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the 3-hour tour takes place onboard a historic ferry which tracks the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: 1.2 million declaration votes joining local counts today [22 May 2019]
Source: Australian Electoral Commission Updated: 22 May 2019 A major milestone has been reached in the logistical exercise of preparing votes for counting with the dispatch yesterday of around 1.2 million House of Representatives ballot papers to their home divisions following sorting. After polling day, the AEC’s “declaration vote exchange” process sees millions of votes […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Premier highlights resource exports at Mackay’s Hay Point Terminal
Source: Government of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert have met with workers at the Hay Point coal terminal today. Hay Point is one of the largest coal ports in the world and was responsible for the majority of the $36 billion in coal exports that Queensland achieved in the year to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Lemon trees a tasty addition to Smithfield town centre
Source: New South Wales – News Published Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone and Deputy Mayor Sera Yilmaz with one of the new lemon trees. Fairfield City Council is adding beauty and flavour to Smithfield town centre with the addition of 22 lemon trees. The new trees will line both sides of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Fire and emergency volunteering on Gold Coast agenda during National Volunteer Week
Source: Government of Queensland The work of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services volunteers has been highlighted during a workshop on the Gold Coast that coincided with National Volunteer Week. State Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon represented Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford at the event, which was part of a state-wide roadshow during which […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Central Senate scrutiny count starts today [21 May 2019]
Source: Australian Electoral Commission Updated: 21 May 2019 Counting in close seats continues The first preferences on more than 10 million Senate ballot papers have already been captured and reflected in the tally room with the AEC currently in the process of counting the remaining pre-poll first preferences on ballot papers for the Senate. Today […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Toolbox talk heads to the Gold Coast
Source: Government of Queensland Queensland’s popular Truckie Toolbox Talk is heading to the Gold Coast for the very first time on May 22 at the Coomera BP. Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon said the Truckie Toolbox Talk is a great way to find out the latest when it comes to roads in Queensland and how […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Health and safety on farms to be easy as ABC
Source: New South Wales Department of Finances A new A-Z Farm Safety Guide, designed to help farmers improve health and safety across their operations, was launched in Central West NSW today. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said the publication was produced in a partnership that included SafeWork NSW, NSW Farmers and farmers themselves to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Rockhampton workers’ compensation forum held for black lung sufferers
Source: Government of Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has met with current and former coal workers in Rockhampton to discuss the range of programs and services available to people affected by coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP). Ms Grace said today’s forum, organised by WorkCover Queensland, was part of an ongoing discussion about the workers’ compensation […]
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