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- Business Company News
- 02/04/2026
- 07:18
A decade of decline: Small business underperformance becoming a national economic problem, CPA Australia warns
2 April 2026 A decade of decline: Small business underperformance becoming a national economic problem, CPA Australia warns Survey of more than 4100 businesses…
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- Government Federal, Mental Health
- 02/04/2026
- 07:00
Free public transport key to combat mental health crisis amid global uncertainty
Free public transport key to combat mental health crisis amid global uncertainty One of Australia's leading mental health advocatesis calling on the NSW Government to make public transport free, warning that a return to pandemic-era isolation poses a significant threat to Australians’ mental health. Fuel shortages and rapidly increasing prices are prompting more Australians to work from home. They have created real barriers for people getting to work, school and participating in other essential community activities. Prominent psychiatrist, Professor Ian Hickie AO, says free public transport is a simple, immediate and effective solution to ensure people can maintain their daily…
- Community, Transport Automotive
- 02/04/2026
- 07:00
Pedestrian safety gets a boost from 40km/h speed limits
New research from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) has found that lowering speed limits to 40 km/h on certain Victorian roads can significantly improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians. The findings provide evidence to guide potential further expansion of 40 km/h zones across the state. The study, conducted as part of MUARC’s Baseline Road Safety Research Program, analysed crash data and driver behaviour in areas where 40 km/h speed limits had been introduced, including local roads, shopping strips, and high pedestrian zones. It also surveyed drivers to better understand attitudes and compliance with lower speed limits. The study…
- Technology Innovation
- 02/04/2026
- 06:10
Airwallex Strengthens Australian Leadership
MELBOURNE, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Global financial technology platform Airwallex has appointed respected business leader Elana Rubin AM as the independent chair of its Australian board…
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- Science
- 02/04/2026
- 06:00
New Study Finds Evidence of Cosmic Explosions with Missing Black Holes
An international team led by Monash University has uncovered evidence of a rare form of exploding star, helping to shed light on one of…
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- Energy, Government Federal
- 02/04/2026
- 06:00
National plan needed as fuel crisis bites households
Australia needs a national plan to get off imported oil for good, not just a call to conserve it, Rewiring Australia said today. “Our country runs on someoneelse’s oil even though we’re one of the best locations in the world to generate cheap electricity,” said Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom. “More than four million homes already have rooftop solar andEV sales are surging. Australians can see where this is heading. They just need a national plan to get there faster.” Rewiring Australia is calling on the government to introduce a National Electrification Plan and end billions of dollars in fuel…
- Business Company News, Defence
- 02/04/2026
- 05:47
Australia’s secret weapon in the drone war isn’t a missile, it’s training
Key Facts: The current status: billions are being spent around the world on how to tackle aerial drone warfare. The problem: how do you…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Sport Recreation
- 02/04/2026
- 05:00
Jamie Melham Returns to Tour d’Horse With the Horse That Shaped Her Journey
WhenJamie Melhamreturns toTour d’Horsein 2026, she does so as one of the most compelling figures in Australian racing, and with the horse that helped shape her journey,Dollar For Dollar. A record-breaking, trailblazing jockey and reigning 2025 Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup winner, Jamie has reshaped what is possible in the sport, with her story resonating far beyond racing. Joining her on the ride will also be her husband,Ben Melham, a champion jockey in his own right, with the pair riding together as part of theVictorian Jockeys’ Association (VJA) team. “Dollars has a home for life with us,” Jamie said. “He’s…
- Technology Innovation
- 02/04/2026
- 02:59
Bureau Veritas Launches an Independent AI Assessment Offering for European Enterprises, Developed in Partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
COURBEVOIE, France–BUSINESS WIRE– Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces the launch of an AI systems audit to…
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