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- Energy, Government Federal
- 26/05/2026
- 06:00
“Enough is enough” – fatigued Snowy 2.0 workforce demands action on safety cover-ups and broken workplace culture
An exhausted technical workforce is demanding action after serious safety concerns have emerged on the Snowy 2.0 project, with engineering, supervisory and safety officers working on the site warning that fatigue, underreporting of incidents and a culture of silence are creating a high-risk environment on one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects. The concerns follow fresh revelations reported in the Sydney Morning Herald this week about flooding inside the Snowy 2.0 tunnels, placing renewed scrutiny on safety practices across the project. Professionals Australia, which represents engineers, supervisors, surveyors, superintendents, safety officers and other technical specialists on the project, says the issues…
- Government VIC, National News Current Affairs
- 26/05/2026
- 05:30
Victorian gun reforms fall short of opportunity to reduce firearm harm
Media Release TheAlannah & Madeline Foundation welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to accept the majority of recommendations from the rapid review of firearms laws, but is deeply disappointed that the lead recommendation around caps on firearm ownership was not accepted by the Government. The Government has agreed to a number of important reforms, including tighter eligibility requirements, mandatory health assessments, stronger screening processes and tougher penalties. These measures represent important progress toward a safer community. However, the Government has missed a critical opportunity to strengthen public safety by ruling out a cap on individual firearm ownership. Additionally, it has so…
- Regional Country Services, Women
- 25/05/2026
- 21:18
INTERVIEW & MEDIA INVITATION: This Saturday, Sold-out Motherland event will bring 200 rural mums together in Rockhampton
Key Facts: Motherland, a national charity supporting rural mothers' mental health, is hosting a sold-out event in Rockhampton this Saturday, 30 May, in partnership…
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- Technology Innovation
- 25/05/2026
- 18:32
JEOL: Sales Launch of the Laser SEM System “LazEdge”
TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO: Izumi Oi) has developed the “LazEdge”, an SEM system equipped with a laser processing system, and begins…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Science
- 25/05/2026
- 18:19
The Florey mourns the passing of Neale Daniher AO
TheFlorey mourns the passing of Neale Daniher AO It is with deep sadness that TheFlorey mourns the passing ofFightMNDco-founderand former Australian of the Year,…
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- Building Construction, Property Real Estate
- 25/05/2026
- 15:46
Public Works Committee releases latest report
Today,Mr Tony Zappia MP, Chair of theParliamentary Standing Committee on Public Workspresented the Public Works Committee’s third report of 2026 to the House of Representatives. Report 3/2026 – Referrals made in November 2025considers the following four proposed works: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment project for a total estimated cost of $161.1 million (excluding GST) Department of Defence—9 Molonglo Drive, Brindabella Park, Australian Capital Territory for a total estimated cost of 103.9 million (excluding GST) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade—Australian High Commission Staff Residential Compound Refurbishment, Konedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for a total…
- Political
- 25/05/2026
- 15:40
Labor Cheers for a Terrorist — While Melburnians March for Iran’s Freedom
Key Facts: KEY FACTS: • Victorian Labor’s state conference on 25 May 2026 passed a motion supporting campaigns for the release of Marwan Barghouti,…
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- Gambling, General News
- 25/05/2026
- 14:45
Media Statement: Wesley Mission welcomes growing momentum for serious NSW poker machine reform
MEDIA STATEMENTFor immediate release 25 May 2026Wesley Mission welcomes growing momentum for serious NSW poker machine reform Wesley Mission CEO, Rev Stu Cameron, says proposals to halve the number of poker machines across NSW over the next decade reflect a growing recognition the State could no longer ignore the devastating impact of gambling harm. “Wesley Mission is heartened by the growing groundswell of support for serious gambling reform within the NSW Labor Party, including the bold proposal to halve the number of poker machines from the Labor Left, including key leaders Mayor Dacy Byrne and Mark Morey,ahead of the party’s…
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- Entertainment
- 25/05/2026
- 14:17
CGTN: Putting people first: A guiding principle in China’s governance
CGTN published an article showcasing how the people-centered governance approach has significantly improved living standards in China, and how it is expected to bring further tangible improvements to people's lives in the futureBEIJING, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of this year's Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a community canteen at an apartment complex for seniors to learn about local efforts to improve public convenience services and elderly care. He also had a warm conversation with delivery workers taking a break at the canteen, asking about their work and daily lives.Xi stressed that Party committees and governments…
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