$20 million grant program for River Murray communities opens

The Federal Government and South Australian Government have opened a $20 million grant program to support River Murray communities as water is recovered under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The announcement includes Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt, SA Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven, and SA Minister for Climate, Environment and Water Lucy Hood. Delivered through the Sustainable Communities Program, the initiative will fund feasibility and investment-ready projects that drive economic diversification, innovation and resilience in vulnerable South Australian River Murray regions. The program aims to balance environmental restoration with strong regional economies, with applications for the first funding round closing on 31 March 2026.
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Edelman Australia stated that Microsoft Australia has signed a landmark Framework Agreement with the Australian Council of Trade Unions to place workers’ voices and skills at the centre of Australia’s artificial intelligence transformation. The Australian-first agreement commits to shared learning on AI, embedding worker perspectives in technology design and deployment, and collaboration on public policy and workforce upskilling. It recognises the importance of collective worker representation and affirms the role of union delegates as AI adoption accelerates across workplaces. Welcomed by industry and the Federal Government, the agreement aims to ensure AI boosts productivity, job quality and inclusion, while building trust and safeguarding workers as the technology reshapes Australia’s economy.
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The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the new acute services building now open to patients, visitors and staff. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the modern facility will deliver expanded emergency care, maternity and birthing services, inpatient capacity and improved ambulance access, supporting high-quality care for Gunnedah and surrounding communities. The project includes landscaped spaces and new artworks and follows extensive community consultation and staff preparation. Spokesperson for Tamworth Anthony D’Adam welcomed the opening, thanking hospital staff, the project team and community members whose input helped ensure the redevelopment reflects local needs and culture.
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Grassroots multicultural and multifaith organisations across Victoria will benefit from a new $5 million Multicultural Capacity Building Program, delivering on recommendations of the Victorian Multicultural Review. Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt said the Government is supporting emerging and established organisations to strengthen governance, leadership and partnerships, with grants of up to $400,000 available. Funding can also be used to support operational costs and long-term sustainability, with priority given to rural, regional and new and emerging communities. The program aims to improve outcomes for multicultural Victorians by building stronger, more resilient community organisations, with applications open until February 2026.
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