Keyword "fast track" - List of latest news (37 results)

22:00 Albanese, Dutton return to campaign trail after pause to mark Pope’s death

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton return to full campaigning for the May 3 election, after pausing on Tuesday morning to mark the death of Pope Francis.

27/01 British tourists urged to make 5 passport checks or risk holiday heartbreak

A damaged passport may hinder your travel plans, and the solutions could be costly.

12/11 The story of Rakha, 19 year old graduate of ITB S1, now ready to "Fast Track" S2

Rakh Dizionario is the youngest graduate of S1 ITB aged 19 years who is now ready to join the fast track S2. He hopes to graduate from Masters at the age of 20.

09/11 Canada gave a big blow to India, Trudeau government launched 'Brahmastra' amid diplomatic dispute

Canada has made a big announcement amid the diplomatic dispute with India. India may suffer the most loss from this announcement. However, this decision of Canada is for the whole world. Actually, Canada has ended the fast track visa process for foreign students. With this, foreign students could get visa in just one month.

15/04 ‘Dry run’: Prince William’s secret King plan

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10/04 Fears the government’s big housing crisis fix is dead in the water already

Anthony Albanese’s ambitious plan to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years has been declared as dead in the water – before it even officially commences.

08/04 Shock amount Aussies need to rent revealed

Alarming figures have revealed how much the average Aussie would need to make to rent in some of the country’s most sought-after suburbs, highlighting a widening gap between wages and average rental prices.

01/04 ‘10 year passport rule’ causing mayhem

It’s a passport rule that hundreds are falling victim to every day with one couple claiming they were treated like “criminals” after being escorted out of the airport, unaware of the new change.

19/02 District court speaks out about accelerated proceedings against “Last Generation”

According to the responsible district court, the accelerated proceedings against climate activists are unconstitutional. Nevertheless, the proceedings continue.

10/02 Selector shuts down ‘fast track’ calls for batting dynamo

Ricky Ponting may want boom batter Jake Fraser-McGurk “fast tracked” towards Test cricket but national selection chief George Bailey says the 21-year-old will have to earn his way through a mountain of Sheffield Shield runs like every other batting hopeful.

06/01 No extra-quick verdicts: Berlin judiciary fails with plans to combat climate glue

The Berlin justice system wanted to make short work of the so-called climate glue. Now, according to a report, the plan has failed. These are the reasons.

02/01 First Comes the Hurricane, Then the Evictions

How storms are squeezing America’s renters

01/01 Thousands flock to New Year’s Day festivals

Thousands have swarmed festivals across the country, kicking off the New Year in style and jamming out to home grown and international acts.

20/12 Agreement after years of discussion: This is how the EU wants to reduce irregular migration

Since 2016, the EU states have wanted to change their common migration policy. Now there is an agreement. An overview.

08/12 Toyota reveals plans for Tundra pick-up

This is the first Toyota for millionaires.

30/11 These two words may be killing your sex life

She explains: “The minute your partner is in any way being referred to as ‘Mummy’ or ‘Daddy’ you subconsciously don’t want to have sex with them because who wants to have sex with their parents&#82…

30/11 Push to end brutal disease by 2030

NSW will pledge to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, bringing the state in line with other states including Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia, and join more than 500 city signatories across the world.

07/11 My North Star for the Future of AI

The most powerful companies in the world are shaping what artificial intelligence will become—but they’ll never get it right without the ethos and values of university scientists.

26/10 ‘Lives at risk’: State’s pill-testing plea

Industry and medical bodies representing nurses and doctors have called on the NSW government to urgently implement pill and drug-checking measures during the summer festival season or risk putting young lives at risk.

25/10 America May Be Missing Out on a Better COVID Treatment

A Japanese antiviral appears to shorten symptoms and protect against chronic disease. Also, it doesn’t taste like soapy grapefruit.

10/10 Big shake-up in state’s drug laws

The NSW government will look to introduce a two-strike drug policy for people found in possession of low, non-commercial levels of MDMA, cocaine, ice and marijuana. Health Minister Ryan Park stressed the approved quantities were for “low, non-commercial levels of drug use” and include 0.25mg for MDMA, 1g for cocaine and ice and 30g for marijuana.

21/09 More schools offering accelerated nursing programs amid shortage

Amid a nationwide shortage of nurses, some nursing programs are exploring unconventional methods to bolster the workforce.

20/09 ‘Big issue’: Blow-up over fast-track visa plan

The federal government is planning to further turbocharge immigration with an overhauled visa process for skilled workers that will take days, not months.

18/08 New attack on Albo over housing policy

The Greens are amping up their attack on Anthony Albanese’s attempt to address the housing crisis, accusing his government of selling out renters and home buyers as the Labor Party holds its national conference.

15/08 Bali’s new visa aimed at ‘quality tourists’

Indonesian officials announced the country will launch a “Golden Visa” with the hopes it will help boost the economy — but it’s not for everyone.

03/08 Major change to GP appointments to help combat record NHS backlog

Up to one million patients could benefit from the access, reducing the need for a specialist consultation and speeding up potentially life-saving treatment and medication for patients, officials said.

28/07 Seal mould which promised 'fast track' to heaven set to go on display

The matrix, which is made of cast copper-alloy and dates between 1470 and 1520 was found by a metal detectorist in the parish of Lockerley, Hampshire, which had been the site of a former medieval market.

15/06 Local leaders begging premier for flood help

A joint contingency of 11 state MPs and seven mayors in NSW’s Northern Rivers region have called on NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to fast-track support for residents still reeling after the catastrophic 2022 floods.

11/06 Keir Starmer plans to fast-track wind farms if Labour are elected 

The 'fast-track' green scheme - set to be announced by Sir Keir Starmer later this month - would see national planning policy statements updated to promote clean power development.

29/03 Aussie staff making below minimum wage

Almost half of Australia’s gig economy workers earn less than minimum wage, with the majority of workers using more than one delivery app to make enough money to live.

19/03 Fresh holiday strike chaos as fast-track passport services sellout

Pricey appointments for fast-track services were quickly snapped up ahead of expected delays caused by the walkouts. By yesterday afternoon, only Belfast's passport office was offering the service.

27/02 Push to ban deadly dust killing workers

Pressure is mounting on federal and state governments to not repeat past mistakes and fast-track a ban on deadly silica dust.

22/02 Fury over new plans to fast-track 12,000 immigration applications

Rishi Sunak faces renewed pressure on immigration after a new fast-track scheme for 12,000 asylum seekers - including Channel migrants - was dubbed an 'amnesty in all but name'.

07/02 Ministers urged to fast-track orders to replenish Army stock

Retired military commanders and MPs called on the Government to use the 'urgent operational requirements' (UOR) process to speed up buying vital equipment.

03/02 EU plays down any hopes of fast track membership for Ukraine

The bloc's leaders granted candidate status to Ukraine in June last year, following Russia's invasion in February. But the path to full membership remains long, and could take years

20/01 Frontrunners to take over Jacinda’s job

Jacinda Ardern’s resignation as New Zealand’s prime minister sent shockwaves around the world as the country’s Labour government scrambles to fill its top job.

19/01 Common tax mistake that cost couple $8000 a year

In Australia we pay a lot of tax, and every dollar of tax you save is an extra dollar you can invest to get ahead faster, or spend to enjoy your lifestyle a little more.