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- Gambling, Sport Recreation
- 19/03/2026
- 10:52
Kids will be harmed if cricket ramps up its gambling sponsorship
The Alliance for Gambling Reform is urging Australian cricket not to significantly boost its wagering product fees, as the major football codes have, warning it will have devastating impacts on children. The chief advocate of the Alliance, Tim Costello, said it was deeply disturbing that cricket was considering dramatically boosting its links to big gambling. “Australians are already the biggest losers in the world per capita when it comes to gambling losses, losing a staggering $31 billion. This is causing social harm on an industrial scale including financial hardship, marriage break ups, domestic violence and suicide,” Rev. Costello said. “But…
- Art
- 19/03/2026
- 10:51
Creative Workplaces to develop National Code for Australia’s contemporary music industry
Creative Workplaceshascommenceddevelopment of anational Code for the Australian contemporary music industrytosupportsafer, morerespectfuland more inclusive workplaces.The Code will respond to well-documented risks and harmsidentifiedinthelandmarkmusic industryRaising Their Voicesreport,including sexual harm, sexual harassment,andsystemic discrimination.Itcommits thecontemporarymusicindustryto practical,preventativeand proportionate reformthat can be meaningfully appliedacrossthediverse settingsin which contemporary music is created,performedand produced.Creative Workplaces acknowledges the extraordinary work already being led across the contemporary music industry toaddress the issueshighlighted in theRaising Their Voices report. The national Code is being developed in partnership with the sector to continue and strengthen thiswork.“The contemporary music industry hasdemonstratedstrong leadershipinimproving workplace culture,” said KateJenkins, Chair of Creative Workplaces.“The development of a national…
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- Business Company News, CharitiesAidWelfare
- 19/03/2026
- 10:45
Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact
As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is entering a…
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- General News, Travel Tourism
- 19/03/2026
- 10:29
$3 fuel price will encourage travellers to holiday local: Reflections data
Research by the largest holiday group in New South Wales, Reflections Holidays, shows that if the price of fuel tips $3 per litre, Australian travellers will consider changing their plans, with almost two thirds saying they will choose to holiday closer to home. A survey conducted by Reflections on March 18 of almost 9000 of its members showed that less than five per cent were looking to delay their plans due to the current fuel situation. The survey also found that if the fuel price shifts past $3 a litre, travellers will look to change their plans, with 62% saying…
- Energy
- 19/03/2026
- 10:19
Talent alert – AER Default Market Offer
Good morning, Later today the Australian Energy Regulator will release its draft Default Market Offer (DMO), which is a government-set price safety net for electricity in NSW, South Australia, and south-east Queensland. TheDMO sets the maximum amount retailers can charge through their contracts with homes and small businesses and is a reference point for comparing market offers, effective from July. As Australians struggle with rises in petrol prices and interest rates, they will be acutely aware of any increases to their power bills (see our comprehensive report HERE). This year's DMO will also include the new Solar Sharer Offer (SSO),…
- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 19/03/2026
- 09:58
Advance Metals (ASX:AVM) delivers exceptional high-grade silver-gold results ahead of Yoquivo resource upgrade
Key Facts: Exceptional high-grade silver and gold results reported from final resource extension drilling at Yoquivo Project, Mexico, with notable intercept of 48.4m at…
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- Banking
- 19/03/2026
- 09:55
Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Care.com from IAC
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused…
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- Culturally and linguistically diverse, General News
- 19/03/2026
- 09:43
Marking 28 Years – Chand Raat Eid Festival returns to light up Sydney at an iconic new venue
Key Facts: At its heart, CREF is guided by a simple principle:Promoting Culture, Harmony & Friendship. Over the past 28 years, CREF has become…
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- Human Resources, Insurance
- 19/03/2026
- 09:15
Spectrum.Life expands into Australia following the acquisition of MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health
Spectrum.Life Expands into Australia with Long Term Strategic Commitment. Following the acquisition of MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health Bringing a high…
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