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- Government NSW
- 06/02/2026
- 07:00
NSW GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO LAKE MENINDEE FISH DEATHS
Agencies across the NSW Government are continuing to work closely with theBarkandjiRangers and the Central Darling Shire Council tofinalise clean-up operations followingafish death event at Lake Menindeeinvolving hundreds of thousands of fish, primarily BonyHerring(alsoreferred toas BonyBream)and Carp. Throughout the summer,the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)Fisheries, and the Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) have beenmonitoringconditionsinLakeMenindee and theLowerDarlingBaakaRiver atMenindee. Reports ofdeadfishat Lake Menindeewerereceivedlateon Monday 2February.No cause has beendetermined, but recent extreme temperatures, including heat and the recent cool change are likely to have hadan influenceon water conditions inthe lakeas…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Science
- 06/02/2026
- 07:00
Federal Budget 2026-27: AFSA calls for $5m pilot to validate animal-free methods and improve health research translation
Key Facts: AFSA has lodged a 2026–27 pre-budget submission urging the Australian Government to invest $5 million in FY2026–27 via the Medical Research Future…
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- Government Federal, Media
- 06/02/2026
- 06:46
Parliament to Weigh ABC – LGBTQA links
Key Facts: Petition challenging ABC's alliance with LGBTQA group ACON to be presented to parliament on 9th February, citing breach of ABC Charter Studies…
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- Government Federal, Property Real Estate
- 06/02/2026
- 06:00
Frontline services stretched to breaking point as housing crisis deepens
Frontline organisations responding to Australia’s housing crisis are operating at breaking point, reporting sustained increases in demand, escalating complexity, and diminishing capacity to help, according to Everybody’s Home. The national housing campaign’s ‘No Way Out’ sector survey of dozens of frontline organisations found nine in ten (89%) reported increased workloads over the past year, while almost all (98%) expect demand for their services to rise further in 2026. More than four in five (82%) organisations reported the housing crisis is either significantly affecting their daily operations or severely threatening the effectiveness of their programs. The crisis is increasingly affecting the…
- Biotechnology, Medical Health Aged Care
- 06/02/2026
- 05:30
Tiny ‘mini-me’ organs grown from children’s cells transforming cystic fibrosis care
Key Facts: Research from UNSW Sydney is changing the future of precision care for genetic and rare diseases, using children’s own cells to build small organ models to test cystic fibrosis medicines on.When UNSW Associate Professor Shafagh Waters explains cystic fibrosis (CF) to the children she works with, she asks them to imagine what is happening inside their own bodies. “I tell them to picture an airport,” she says. “There’s a gate at the surface of every cell. It’s meant to open so water and salts can flow through – just like planes leaving a gate. “In cystic fibrosis, that…
- Political
- 06/02/2026
- 05:26
Surging worker anxiety about artificial intelligence
A Redbridge poll of NSW workers reveals surging anxiety over the use of artificial intelligence in work practices, surveillance and rostering, and overwhelming support for the NSW Government to tackle the problem. The survey of 1,507 workers conducted in mid-January shows significant community anxiety over the use of digital workplace systems. It finds seven in ten workers (69 per cent) support tougher regulation of AI in workplaces, including requirements for consultation, limits on invasive surveillance, transparency in algorithmic decision-making and clear employer accountability. Almost two-in-five workers surveyed (38%) think the risks of AI outweigh the benefits. “Artificial intelligence is not…
- Finance Investment
- 06/02/2026
- 03:11
Movement’s M1 Hackathon Reveals 100% AI Adoption Among Blockchain Developers
Winners built tools that make Move development easier, delivering polished front-ends and deep protocol-level innovations in just four weeksSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Move Industries, the core contributor of the Movement Network, today announced winners of its M1 Hackathon, the first major hackathon on Movement's newly launched Layer 1 blockchain. Participants built DeFi applications, games, consumer products, and developer tools that make it easier for builders to build on the Move programming language, with winning submissions demonstrating production-ready quality that would typically require months of specialized development.A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on…
- Technology Innovation
- 06/02/2026
- 01:41
Andersen Consulting Enters Into Collaboration Agreement With Alfa Group
SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE-- Andersen Consulting adds depth to its cybersecurity offering with collaborating firm Alfa Group, a leading technology firm with nearly three decades of experience helping organizations safeguard and optimize their operations. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Rome, Alfa Group delivers advanced solutions in cybersecurity, fraud detection and prevention, incident response, and vulnerability management, as well as select business process management services. Its proprietary technology, N.O.V.A., is an end-to-end managed service that integrates Alfa Group’s innovations with third-party systems to safeguard digital infrastructures, mitigate risk, and enhance operational efficiency. The firm serves clients across industries including finance and…
- Technology Innovation
- 06/02/2026
- 01:11
AI-Powered Experian Assistant for Model Risk Management Wins 2026 BIG Innovation Award
Highlights how Experian’s AI capabilities help global financial institutions keep regulatory documentation aligned with rapid model innovations COSTA MESA, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Experian today announced…
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