Westpac funds 1,750+ female entrepreneurs
Discover how Westpac's $1 billion initiative is helping female founders like Caitlyn Mefflin and Suzuko Ozaki overcome banking hurdles to launch and grow successful Australian businesses.
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Westpac helps 1,750 women secure start-up funding
Westpac's $1 billion lending program has helped 1,800 female entrepreneurs overcome traditional banking hurdles to launch successful businesses across Australia.
Lobbyist pays $13k for dinner with ministers
Invasive Species Council CEO Jack Gough paid over $13,000 to dine with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, advocating for millions in environmental biosecurity funding to combat fire ants and feral deer.
WA Senator Reveals GST Floor Reality
Senator Dean Smith exposes why WA's GST floor isn't the victory it seems. Discover the hidden costs and political compromises affecting Western Australia's financial future.
Supermarkets fail plastic sustainability for third year
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
BHP funds $10M Pilbara habitat at Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo is set for a $10 million transformation with a new immersive Pilbara habitat, funded by BHP. The learning space, opening 2028, will showcase native wildlife. Learn more about this exciting development.
Female founders driving Hunter economy amid funding challenges
Hunter entrepreneur Natalie Kradolfer wins Women in Digital award as female-led startups face record-low funding. Discover how women are boosting regional economy.
Legacy House funding secured for Cairns defence families
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
Perth Zoo's Last Elephant Leaves, Ending Era
Perth Zoo bids farewell to its final Asian elephant, Permai, marking the end of an era for elephant exhibits in Western Australia and shifting focus to conservation efforts.
Perth Zoo's Last Elephant Departs After 127 Years
Perth Zoo bids farewell to its final elephant as Putra Mas leaves for new horizons, closing a monumental 127-year chapter in Western Australian wildlife history.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Robert Irwin's heartfelt tribute to dad Steve Irwin
Robert Irwin takes a heartfelt break from reality TV rehearsals to continue his father Steve Irwin's conservation work at Australia Zoo, sharing an emotional tribute to the Crocodile Hunter.
Greyhound races fuel brain cancer research funds
Maitland Greyhound Stadium's charity race day delivers significant boost to Mark Hughes Foundation, supporting crucial brain cancer research and patient care across Australia.
Hiroshima Radiation Still Mutating Echidna Genes: Study
Groundbreaking Australian research uncovers how nuclear radiation from Hiroshima continues to cause genetic mutations in echidnas, with profound implications for wildlife conservation.
WA firefighters reject government's pay offer as 'disappointing'
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
WA's $1.5B Hospital Fund & Mt Lawley Acquisition
Western Australia embarks on massive healthcare transformation with new billion-dollar building fund and strategic private hospital acquisition to boost public health capacity.
UOW Liberal Arts Program Expands with Ramsay Funding
The University of Wollongong's innovative Western Civilisation degree expands with new Liberal Arts major, supported by Ramsay Centre funding, offering students unique interdisciplinary education opportunities.
Townsville mayoral candidate defends anti-Pride stance
Katter's Australian Party candidate Nick Dametto defends his controversial position on council funding for Pride events, sparking heated debate in Townsville's local government race.
Great Barrier Reef's spectacular coral spawning event
Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.
Tasmania AFL Stadium Fate Decided as New Model Emerges
The future of Tasmania's AFL stadium proposal reaches critical decision point with game-changing alternative model now on the table, threatening to reshape the state's sporting landscape forever.
$600k boost to fix Perth's builder shortage crisis
The McGowan government is throwing a $600,000 lifeline to housing industry groups in a bold move to combat Perth's severe builder shortage and accelerate construction across Western Australia.
Perth Zoo's last elephant moves to Monarto Safari Park
Putra Mas, Perth Zoo's last remaining elephant, has successfully completed his journey to Monarto Safari Park in South Australia, marking the end of an era for Western Australian zoo visitors.
Perth Zoo's Last Elephant Moves to Monarto Safari Park
In an emotional milestone for Australian wildlife conservation, Perth Zoo's last remaining elephant has completed a historic relocation to South Australia's Monarto Safari Park, marking the end of an era for Western Australian elephant exhibits.
Lyneham High's crumbling gym sparks community outrage
Lyneham High School community rallies for essential gymnasium upgrades as aging facilities fail to meet basic safety and educational standards, putting student wellbeing at risk.
National Gallery Crisis: Funding Shortfalls & Leaks
Canberra's iconic National Gallery faces a perfect storm of financial pressures and infrastructure decay, with urgent repairs needed while government funding falls short.
WA Teachers Overwhelmed by Student Needs Surge
A shocking new survey reveals Western Australian teachers are struggling to cope with a dramatic surge in students with complex needs, calling for urgent government action and more support.
Perth Zoo's Last Elephant Begins Epic SA Journey
Perth Zoo's last remaining elephant, Putra Mas, has embarked on a historic 2,700km journey to Monarto Safari Park, marking the end of an era for Western Australian elephant conservation.
Coledale Shark Net Kills Humpback Whale: Conservation Crisis
A devastating discovery off Coledale Beach as a humpback whale becomes the latest victim of shark net entanglement, sparking renewed debate about marine protection methods.
Aged Care Reforms May Affect Home Care Costs
Major reforms to Australia's aged care system could see changes to how at-home care services are funded, potentially affecting out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and their families.
Canberra Medical Centre Awaits $38M Payment
Exclusive: ForHealth Group faces significant delays in receiving a $38 million payment for Canberra's new Tuggeranong Medical Family Centre, raising concerns about healthcare funding and infrastructure delivery in the ACT region.
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