Australia removes monarch from banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that King Charles III will not feature on the country’s new AUD5 note. Instead, the design will pay tribute to “the culture…
Celebrating Australia Day
Australia Day is observed every year on 26 January. The day commemorates the arrival of British Captain Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove to establish a European settlement in Australia in…
Australia signs UNESCO education treaty
Australia has joined the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, the world’s first higher education treaty. The news came on International Day of Education on…
Commonwealth speakers gather in Australia for CSPOC
Australia is welcoming attendees to the 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) this week. Held between 3 and 6 January 2023, this year’s conference attracts…
Curtains close on Commonwealth Games as Australia triumphs
The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 have reached a conclusion, smashing record attendance with more than 1.3 million tickets sold. Australia came out triumphant winning 178 medals, with 67 golds. The…
Largest Commonwealth heritage programme launched to rejuvenate historical sites
The Commonwealth has launched the largest ever heritage project to help protect threatened historic buildings and create training opportunities for people across all 56 nations. UK-based charities Commonwealth Heritage Forum…
Australia sets out ambitious emissions target
The Australian Government has committed to reducing carbon emissions levels by 43 per cent by the end of 2030, pledging to a more aggressive approach in fulfilment of election promises.…