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- Aviation
- 13/03/2026
- 11:02
SAFETY CHECKS AT PILBARA AIRPORTS
Residents and workers in the Pilbara may see an aircraft flying unusually low next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. The checks are being conducted by CASA to make sure instrument approach procedures at various aerodromes operate safely. They will be carried out from Tuesday, 17 March to Friday, 20 March at the following mining aerodromes: Barimunya (YBRY) Christmas Creek (YCHK) Coondewanna (YCWA) Fortescue Dave (YFDF) Ginbata (YGIA) Gudai Darri (YKDD) West Angelas (YANG) A twin-engine Beechcraft Baron will be used to carry out the safety checks within an area up…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Seniors Interest
- 13/03/2026
- 10:54
Brain Awareness Week 2026: Free National Webinar Highlights Dementia Prevention as Experts Call for Urgent Public Health Action
As dementia becomes the leading cause of death in Australia, Brain Awareness Week 2026 (16–22 March) shines a national spotlight on prevention, equity and…
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- Gambling
- 13/03/2026
- 10:33
NEW EVIDENCE: GAMBLING HARM & FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
NEW EVIDENCE: GAMBLING HARM & FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE For journalists – background and quotable lines A government-commissioned NSW study finds a statistically significant relationship between gaming machine exposure and police-recorded family and domestic violence, with longitudinal analysis suggesting the relationship is likely causal. The study reports stronger effects in metropolitan Sydney and parts of northern and north‑western NSW. These findings strengthen the case for prevention focused harm minimisation that reduces exposure to high-risk gambling environments. Report Title: Family and Domestic Violence and Gambling Harm in NSW: Developing the Evidence Base Link: https://www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-education/check-out-our-research/published-research/family-and-domestic-violence-and-gambling-harm-in-nsw-developing-the-evidence-base Commissioned by: NSW Responsible Gambling Fund (administered…
- Environment, Government Federal
- 13/03/2026
- 10:31
$2.1b battery recycling sector critical to Australia’s sovereign capability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 13 MARCH 2025 $2.1b battery recycling sector critical to Australia’s sovereign capability Industry urges national battery stewardship framework Australia’s battery materials recovery ecosystem already contributes $2.1 billion to the economy each year, supports 19,450 jobs, and includes more than 45 facilities nationwide, according to a new industry profile released by the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry (ABRI). The sector is projected to grow to $6.9 billion and 34,650 jobs by 2050. Battery Stewardship Council CEO Libby Chaplin said these figures demonstrate why battery stewardship should be recognised as a strategic industrial priority, not simply a waste…
- Environment, Science
- 13/03/2026
- 10:23
Australia mapped into global sharks and rays database
A global database documenting the location of critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras has recently expanded to include Australia, with years of extensive…
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- RetailOnline Retail, Utilities
- 13/03/2026
- 09:55
Extending the life of well-loved items: WD-40® Repair Challenge 2026
As more New Zealanders are choosing to repair not replace, a renewed pride in practical skills is reshaping how we care for the things we own. From small household fixes to ambitious restorations, repair culture is gaining momentum as people look to save money, develop skills, reduce waste and extend the life of well-loved items. To celebrate this shift, WD-40 Company has launched the Repair Challenge 2026, from March 1st to April 18th, inviting doers, makers, fixers and professionals alike to showcase the repairs that keep homes, tools and treasured belongings in circulation for longer. The Challenge is a global…
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- Energy, Environment
- 13/03/2026
- 09:54
NSW Health upgrades hospital EV charging to meet 2030 fleet mandate
Schneider Electric and Master eMobility EcoXpert Aeron Group partner to deliver EV charging upgrade for NSW Health Project supports NSW Government target of 100%…
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- Aviation, Legal
- 13/03/2026
- 09:15
Qantas settles COVID flight credits class action for $105 million
Echo Law is pleased to announce that Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) has agreed to pay $105,000,000 to settle the class action lodged in the Federal Court by the firm in August 2023, on behalf of hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID pandemic. The settlement agreement is subject to Court approval and is made with no admission of liability. Statement attributed to Andrew Paull, Partner at Echo Law: “This class action was based on allegations that Qantas customers were contractually entitled to cash refunds when their flights were cancelled due to COVID travel restrictions.…
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- Education Training, Union
- 13/03/2026
- 08:41
University of Melbourne staff push for four-day week and protection from AI
University of Melbourne staff are pushing for a four-day working week for professional staff, a 20 percent pay rise and new safeguards against artificial intelligence under claims lodged with management. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) served its log of claims on the university on Thursday, opening negotiations for a new enterprise agreement. The claims also include enforceable workload protections for academics. The four-day week - sought for professional staff without any reduction in pay - is a key part of the union's push, alongside a demand to strip management of its unilateral power to set academic workloads. Under the…
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