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- Medical Health Aged Care, Political
- 30/10/2026
- 17:45
‘It’s an equity issue’: State and territory health ministers stand up for dying Australians as pressure grows for VAD telehealth reform
Key Facts: Health ministers from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and the ACT have written jointly to urge the Federal Government to amend…
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- General News
- 30/10/2026
- 17:40
Darwin Port faces strike action as workers unanimously endorse industrial action
Darwin Port faces strike action as early as next week as workers push back against Darwin Port penny pinching and disrespectful treatment of its…
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- Business Company News
- 30/10/2026
- 17:07
First-Home Deposits and Buyer Assistance: Comparing Chinese-Speaking Mortgage Brokers in Sydney in 2026
Speed Lending is a North Sydney mortgage broker offering first home buyer support in English and Chinese. Alongside Steven Finance and Kin Chan of Mortgage Choice, it is an option for Sydney buyers seeking help with deposits and loan preparation. The useful comparison is how each service helps resolve the questions that remain after saving a deposit: the total cash needed, eligibility for assistance and the terms of family support. This comparison draws on company information, published service descriptions and official scheme guidance available in October 2026. It compares service scope, rather than ranking approval rates or loan outcomes. Calculate…
- Building Construction
- 30/10/2026
- 17:06
Mulpha’s Lacebark named Australia’s best multi-residential building Norwest project wins top national honour at the 2026 National Architecture Awards
Norwest project wins top national honour at the 2026 National Architecture Awards 30 October 2026:Mulpha’s Lacebark apartment building in Norwest has been named the best multi-residential building in Australia, winning the 2026 Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing Award at the National Architecture Awards, the highest honours in Australian architecture. Presented by the Australian Institute of Architects at a ceremony in Brisbane last night, the National Architecture Awards are contested only by projects that have already won top honours in their home state or territory. Lacebark, designed by Smart Design Studio, was chosen from a field of…
- Education Training, General News
- 30/10/2026
- 16:39
Public hearing to examine educational attainment and the foundations of learning
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hold public hearings for its inquiry into the factors driving educational attainment on 2 and 10 November 2026. The hearings will explore how educational attainment is defined, measured and influenced by children's early experiences and development. Leading experts in education and child development, education research and policy, and parents’ groups will help the Committee better understand what is meant by educational attainment and the measures currently used to assess educational outcomes. Committee Chair, Hon Tim Watts MP, said the hearings would provide important context for the inquiry's examination of the drivers…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Medical Health Aged Care
- 30/10/2026
- 16:28
Wipeout Dementia helps surfers turn personal experience into action for dementia research
Seventy-two surfers have taken to the waves at URBNSURF Sydney for dementia research, while shining a light on the impact a diagnosis can have…
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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Government NSW
- 30/10/2026
- 16:10
Lack of independence in NSW Office of Animal Welfare Bill risks meaningful outcomes for animals
SYDNEY (October 30, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia says a Bill to establish the state’s first Office of Animal Welfare tabled in New South Wales Parliament lacks the independence needed to deliver meaningful animal protections due to a lack of autonomy and independent expertise. Under the proposed legislation, key functions of the office, including reviewing and advising on animal welfare matters, can only be exercised at the written request of the Minister for Agriculture. It also removes the statutory requirement to consult the existing Animal Welfare Advisory Council, made up of independent experts in animal welfare and veterinary science, on…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Mental Health
- 30/10/2026
- 14:49
Dementia now causes one in ten Australian deaths, but expert warns men’s early symptoms are routinely mistaken for stress, burnout or simply becoming grumpy
Key Facts: Dementia caused 19,019 deaths in Australia in 2025, 10.1% of all registered deaths and the first time above 10% (ABS, 27 October 2026). Dementia has been Australia's leading cause of death since 2024; women account for 61% of dementia deaths. In men, early Alzheimer's often shows up as poor planning, judgement and irritability rather than memory loss. Midlife risk factors men can act on include blood pressure, hearing loss, alcohol and inactivity. Pod O'Sullivan and Dr Helena Popovic are available for interview. SYDNEY, 30 October 2026. Early dementia in men is often mistaken for stress, burnout or a…
- General News
- 30/10/2026
- 14:10
Trick or teeth? Simple tips to protect little smiles this Halloween.
Worried your children’s teeth will fall out just looking at their Halloween haul? A dentist says there’s a less obvious trap to watch for once the costumes come off: the seemingly endless lolly buffet. As Australian families prepare for trick-or-treating, Smile On dentist Dr Andrew Sproll says parents don’t need to be the Halloween fun police. But they should have a plan for the mountain of sweets coming home. “Halloween is meant to be fun, and we’re certainly not suggesting children should miss out on their favourite treats,” Dr Sproll said. “But while trick-or-treating lasts one night, the lolly haul…
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