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- Community, Disability
- 29/10/2026
- 14:54
Audit Committee tables report into administration of the NDIS
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has today tabled Report 519: Inquiry into the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The National Disability Insurance Scheme has been one of Australia’s most significant public policy reforms. It plays a critical role in supporting and improving the lives of people with permanent and significant disability. It is a cherished national institution and has changed lives for the better. The purpose of the Committee’s inquiry was threefold: to examine the National Disability Insurance Agency’s management of financial sustainability risks and compliance with claim requirements; to investigate the regulatory performance of…
- Building Construction, Environment
- 29/10/2026
- 14:49
Australian scheme to improve steel sustainability receives major international award
An Australian Steel Institute (ASI)-developed certification scheme to improve steel sustainability – Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) - has been recognised globally with a major international award. In London on October 26 to receive the World Steel constructsteel award, SSA manager Melinda Coles said the international recognition highlighted the scheme’s potential to drive meaningful sustainability change across the steel supply chain and address environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts at every stage of production and supply. “By extending sustainability certification beyond crude steel mills to downstream suppliers and manufacturing sites, the scheme helps ensure that steel products used in our infrastructure…
- Business Company News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 29/10/2026
- 14:39
New Medibank commissioned report reveals wellbeing gap for Australia’s international students
New research released today by Medibank suggests that one in four international students living in Australia are struggling with their health and wellbeing, with…
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- Childcare, Government NSW
- 29/10/2026
- 14:37
MEDIA ALERT: New funding model means big cuts for community preschools
MEDIA ALERT – PRESCHOOLS PROTEST When Friday 30 October 2026 – 8.45am for 9am start Where Outside office of Deputy Premier Prue Car, 154 Queen St, St Marys What Rally and photo opportunity Who Preschool teachers, educators and supporters The union representing teachers and educators in early childhood education and care is deeply concerned that the NSW government’s new funding model for not-for-profit community preschools means big cuts that will impact the quality and safety of services and lead to job losses. The NSW government’s Universal Preschool Funding program, released in October, promises millions of dollars in new funding for…
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- Finance Investment
- 29/10/2026
- 14:09
Tax deadline days away: Chartered Accountants ANZ urges Australians not to rush their return
29 October 2026 With only days remaining until the November 2 tax return deadline, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) is encouraging Australians to take a final check of their income, deductions and records before lodging their return. Taxpayers have until Monday 2 November to lodge their own tax return this year, after the usual 31 October deadline was extended because it falls on a Saturday. Susan Franks, Tax Leader at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, said many Australians risk making avoidable mistakes by rushing to meet the deadline. “Tax time isn't just about meeting a deadline. It's…
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- Education Training, RetailOnline Retail
- 29/10/2026
- 13:42
4,100 uni students are learning Korean. Here’s how to sit through it.
Key Facts: More than 4,100 students are enrolled in Korean studies units at Australian universities in 2026, with most coming from non-Korean backgrounds, amid…
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- Business Company News
- 29/10/2026
- 13:38
7 Trusted Chinese-Speaking Mortgage Brokers in Sydney for Guidance on Fixed, Variable and Split Loans
Speed Lending is among seven Chinese-speaking mortgage brokers in Sydneythat home buyers can consider for guidance on fixed, variable and split loans. Trust in that guidance depends on understanding why a proposed structure suits the household’s plans and what restrictions come with it. Buyers expecting to make substantial extra repayments, for example, may have different priorities from those seeking predictable repayments during a period of reduced income. Service information was checked in October 2026, with selection based on Sydney coverage, Chinese-language support and assistance with home-loan choices. The list is not a ranking. Start with how the household will use…
- Technology Innovation
- 29/10/2026
- 13:11
Murata Launches World’s Smallest RF / Microwave Coaxial Connectors with a Switch, Cutting PCB Mounting Area by Approximately 40%
KYOTO, Japan–BUSINESS WIRE– Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has begun mass production of the SWL series MM8330-2600RJ5 and MM8330-2600RK20, the world’s…
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- Art, Music
- 29/10/2026
- 13:02
40 record labels backed by Music Australia’s Record Label Grant Programs
Music Australia has announced the latest recipients of the Record Label Development Scheme and Record Label Marketing & Manufacturing Grants, with matched-funding initiatives designed to strengthen Australia's recorded music sector and support the development and advancement of Australian artists. The investment of more than $1.59 million will support 40 record labels across the country, providing funding for artist development, recording, digital content creation, artwork, marketing and promotional campaigns, distribution and physical product manufacturing. The program includes two matched-funding streams: the Record Label Development Scheme, which, now in its third round, provides grants of between $15,000 and $125,000, and its companion…
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