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- Business Company News, LGBTQIA
- 25/02/2026
- 12:16
Local businesses granted extended trading hours for Mardi Gras
Local businesses will be able to extend their trading hours this weekend during Mardi Gras celebrations, giving shops, restaurants and entertainment venues the option…
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- Business Company News, Finance Investment
- 25/02/2026
- 11:58
New Zealand funds grow 7.5% in Q3 2025
The total market also grew by 18.5% over the year, ending 2025 with $254.4 billion NZD in funds under management, according to the latestPFL New Zealand report. “Quarterly growth was attributed to a combination of net fund inflows and strong investment outcomes,” said David Gallagher, executive director of research at Rainmaker Information. “In dollar terms, KiwiSaver funds achieved the highest quarterly growth for the period, and managed funds and unit trusts generated the highest quarterly and annual growth in percentage terms.” The 18.5% annual growth saw funds under management increase from $214.7 billion NZD to $254.4 billion NZD, of which…
- Art, General News
- 25/02/2026
- 11:53
Public hearing on arts and cultural philanthropy
The Office for the Arts is giving evidence this Thursday at a public hearing for an inquiry into boosting arts and cultural philanthropy. Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Ms Susan Templeman MP, said: ‘Philanthropy is critical for the arts and cultural sector in Australia.’ ‘The Committee hopes to gain insights into how the Office for the Arts is working to encourage and incentivise philanthropic giving.’ Written submissions to the inquiry are being accepted. Submissions close on 2 March 2026. The inquiry terms of reference include looking into: new and emerging funding mechanisms, including…
- Environment, Oil Mining Resources
- 25/02/2026
- 11:44
WILD WAVES FOREVER EVENT TOMORROW: Surfers Set to Protect Australia’s Last Wild Waves from Industrial Gas Project.
25 February 2026 Margaret River event brings together the surf community to save pristine Scott Reef from Woodside's $16 billion fossil fuel plans. Event Details: What: Wild Waves Forever Margaret River When: Thursday, 26 February 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: The Common Bistro, 1 Resort Place, Gnarabup Cost: Tickets available via Humanitix (proceeds support Surfers for Climate) Includes: Free Gage Roads beer on arrival (two for FIFO workers) The Wild Waves Forever event on TOMORROW EVENING will feature unseen surf footage shot at Scott Reef – one of Australia's most remote and rarely surfed breaks – alongside an…
- Business Company News, Finance Investment
- 25/02/2026
- 11:34
New Zealand funds grow 7.5% in Q3 2025
The total market also grew by 18.5% over the year, ending 2025 with $254.4 billion NZD in funds under management, according to the latestPFL New Zealand report. “Quarterly growth was attributed to a combination of net fund inflows and strong investment outcomes,” said David Gallagher, executive director of research at Rainmaker Information. “In dollar terms, KiwiSaver funds achieved the highest quarterly growth for the period, and managed funds and unit trusts generated the highest quarterly and annual growth in percentage terms.” The 18.5% annual growth saw funds under management increase from $214.7 billion NZD to $254.4 billion NZD, of which…
- Education Training
- 25/02/2026
- 11:11
Black Hat Asia 2026 to Unveil Groundbreaking Research on AI Threats and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Event to address escalating cybersecurity risks amid record regional investments SINGAPORE–BUSINESS WIRE– Black Hat, the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series,…
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- Government SA, Property Real Estate
- 25/02/2026
- 10:48
Stamp Duty Reform Welcome but Bolder Action Needed
The McKell Institute welcomes the Malinauskas Government’s announcement to abolish stamp duty for South Australians over 60 looking to downsize, but is calling on the Government to go further. While it is a constructive step toward improving housing mobility and encouraging supply, more can be done to boost housing construction and improve affordability. McKell’s new report, Funding Fairer Housing, calls for stamp duty cuts for anyone purchasing a new dwelling that will be their principal place of residence. Under the proposal, the concession applies to: New dwellings All purchasers who are not investors Properties capped at 50 percent above median…
- Environment, Government Federal
- 25/02/2026
- 10:30
Electric Car Discount delivers transport emissions decline
A drop in transport emissions, driven by rising electric vehicle uptake, proves the Electric Car Discount is working and imperative to meeting Australia’s climate targets, the nation's peak novated leasing body said.New data published by the Department of Climate Change and Energy shows that transport sector emissions fell 0.4 per cent in the year to September 2025.This is the first time emissions from transport have decreased year-on-year since the COVID pandemic.Minister for Climate and Energy Chris Bowen confirmed electric vehicle sales have tripled in the past three years to make up more than 13 per cent of all new cars…
- Energy, Government VIC
- 25/02/2026
- 10:30
Solargain highlights success of Cheaper Home Batteries Program in regional Victoria with government leaders
Key Facts: Up to 42% of 235,000 of the Cheaper Home Batteries have been installed in regional homes. Over 1000 Bendigo residents have taken…
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