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"Governments are defined by their priorities, and at a time when Victorians are under real financial pressure, building an expensive new layer of governance and embedding identity-based processes into Parliament reflects, to my mind, a serious misjudgement."

The state’s peak farming organisation has called on the NSW Government to answer urgent questions about how it will protect groundwater, farm biosecurity, and landholders as it promotes new gas exploration. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said farmers recognised the need for reliable energy but warned hasty exploration without strong safeguards could create unmanageable risks for rural and remote communities.

Michelle Daw. New Member for Narungga Chantelle Thomas says she will harness the "real power" of One Nation in state parliament to win a better deal for the electorate. Speaking in her electorate office in Kadina, Ms Thomas said she was busy interviewing staff and setting up ahead of being sworn in early in May.

Lest we forget. Uniting Church pastor Brenton Smith and RSL Moonta sub-branch president Don Skarstrom finalise the order of service as first light breaks on ANZAC Day, ahead of the Moonta dawn service.

Madison Eastmond. Renmark volunteers of the Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum are preparing to file a formal complaint to the Australian Charities Not-for-profit Commission in the hopes of holding the National Trust of SA (NTSA) "accountable" for what they claim is financial mismanagement.

As dawn broke across Lachlan Street, the evocative notes of bagpipes rang out, marking the start of ANZAC Day commemorations in Hay ... "ANZAC Day is a day of commemoration and deep reflection, when the true human cost of preserving our freedoms and way of life are brought into sharp focus": Major Ben Jarratt.

A large crowd gathered at Nhill's dawn service on Saturday morning, with people of all ages paying tribute to those who served in the nation's defence forces. Nhill RSL president John Dunbar said it was the largest crowd he had seen at the dawn service.

Adair Dunsford. The Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery was bursting at its seams with visitors for the announcement of the winners in the 2026 Ibis Rising Art Awards ... Nicole Johnston was the inaugural recipient to take home the perpetual trophy of an Ibis made by gallery exhibitors, RP Cutters of Tailem Bend.

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This webinar will present the findings of the project ‘Pre-conditions for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy in Australia’ in three work packages, outlining what it takes to build an offshore wind industry in Australia ... Monday 4 May 2026, 3-4pm (AEST)

The Matthew Flinders and Louis de Freycinet statues are undergoing restoration, helping preserve these well-known local landmarks for the Whyalla community to enjoy for many years to come. The work is being carried out by local business Signarama...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering more bulk-billed healthcare services for Tasmanians, with the first TassieDoc clinic announced ... The Deloraine and Westbury Medical Centres will boost access to bulk-billing appointments, following a comprehensive Expression of Interest (EOI) process.

The Cook Labor Government has today launched its Seven Cities vision for regional Western Australia - a long-term plan to unlock the next wave of regional economic development and deliver quality infrastructure and services throughout the State.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government has launched the Northern Territory Defence Strategy 2026 as Defence Week begins in Darwin.. Announced today during a keynote address at the Northern Australia Defence Summit, Chief Minister and Minister for Defence NT Lia Finocchiaro outlined the five key priorities: Maritime sustainment, Army’s Littoral Pivot, Northern Theatre Logistics, Northern Basing and Ranges and Innovation, Test and Evaluation.

129 new publicly accessible Shark Bite Trauma Kits will be installed at each of the state’s surf clubs as part of Surf Life Saving NSW’s continued focus on increased community safety. The trauma kits will be affixed to the external wall of each NSW surf club where, in the event of a reported shark incident...

Queensland Dinosaur Week 2026 (4-10 May) will shine a spotlight on Hughenden and the Flinders Shire, celebrating the region’s extraordinary dinosaur heritage and its proud place in Australia’s palaeontological history. As the home of Queensland’s fossil emblem, the Muttaburrasaurus, Hughenden holds a special connection to one of Australia’s most iconic dinosaurs.