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- Finance Investment
- 26/02/2026
- 10:40
Omni Bridgeway reports positive 1H FY26 results, with strong investment and financial performance
SYDNEY, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omni Bridgeway Limited (ASX: OBL), the leading global investment manager focused on legal finance, today released its half year results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 (1H26).Key Financial and Operating highlightsStrong financial results: Total Statutory Income of A$179.5 million for the half-year, delivering an NPAT of A$84.5 million or A$0.29 earnings per share, with total book value per share increasing 7% to A$3.20 per share. Excellent investment performance: 1H26 achieved a multiple on invested capital (MOIC) of 2.6x from a diversified set of 45 full and partial completions delivering A$223.7 in…
- Indigenous, Industrial Relations
- 26/02/2026
- 10:39
Indigenous Business Australia, Centre for Indigenous People and Work Partner to Quantify the Indigenous Pay Gap
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and the University of Technology Sydney’s Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) have announced a new research partnership to calculate and analyse the pay gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia. This Indigenous‑led initiative seeks to shape national dialogue around economic equality and the Indigenous economy and build the evidence base required for systemic reform in employment, economic policy and Indigenous wages. At its core, the research recognises that Indigenous wages are a critical driver of both the Indigenous economy and Australia’s broader economy, supporting household incomes, community wellbeing, and national productivity. The partnership…
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- Banking, Insurance
- 26/02/2026
- 10:24
AFCA receives record number of complaints in 2025 calendar year
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) received a record number of complaints in 2025, with 111,373 complaints coming through the door – a 14…
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- Books Literature, Information Technology
- 26/02/2026
- 10:01
Introducing Full Stack Human: a mindset upgrade for humans living through the Age of Artificial Insanity
Key Facts: Full Stack Human: The Mindset Upgrade You Need to Stay Human in a World Ruled by Technology https://www.fullstackhumanbook.com/ Authors: Dara Simkin & Tāne Hunter Publisher: Wiley Australia Publication date: 25 February 2026If you feel fried, frazzled or one minor inconvenience away from moving into a cave, you’re not alone. We’re living through the most complex moment in human history with a nervous system designed for the African savannah. Turns out combining ancient biology, archaic institutions and superhuman technology is a recipe for a mental operating system meltdown. Here’s the truth: You’re not broken. Your brain wasn’t built for…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 26/02/2026
- 09:37
Financial toxicity adds to stress of breast cancer diagnosis
Rising rates of breast cancer among working-age Australian women have prompted urgent calls for action to address the growing impact of financial toxicity. Financial…
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- General News, Mental Health
- 26/02/2026
- 09:32
MEDIA ALERT for 27 Feb: Pollies, Lifeguards and Local Legends Take the Plunge and Pound the Pavement for Lifeline
MEDIA ALERT Thursday 26 February 2026 Pollies, Lifeguards and Local Legends Take the Plunge and Pound the Pavement for LifelineFrom 9.00am Friday 27 February | Clovelly BeachPoliticians will swap parliamentary dress for cossies and runners this Friday in the 24-Hour Lifeguards for Life Challenge, as leaders, lifeguards and local legends take the plunge and pound the pavement to raise funds and awareness for Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland. From 9.00am Friday through to 9.00am Saturday, lifeguards from Randwick, Sutherland and Waverley will rotate continuously in the endurance relay, reflecting the 24/7 nature of suicide prevention and crisis support services.In support of…
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- Indigenous, Industrial Relations
- 26/02/2026
- 09:31
Indigenous Business Australia and Centre for Indigenous People and Work Partner to Quantify the Indigenous Pay Gap
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and the University of Technology Sydney’s Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) have announced a new research partnership to calculate and analyse the pay gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia. This Indigenous‑led initiative seeks to shape national dialogue around economic equality and the Indigenous economy and build the evidence base required for systemic reform in employment, economic policy and Indigenous wages. At its core, the research recognises that Indigenous wages are a critical driver of both the Indigenous economy and Australia’s broader economy, supporting household incomes, community wellbeing, and national productivity. The partnership…
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- Environment, Property Real Estate
- 26/02/2026
- 09:15
Record Interest Expected for Australians Opening Homes to Cut Energy Bills and Improve Climate Resilience
Record Interest Expected for Australians Opening Homes to Cut Energy Bills and Improve Climate Resilience Thursday 26 February 2026: Australian households are leading one of the fastest clean energy transformations in the world, installing rooftop solar, embracing home batteries and upgrading for resilience, and this May, many will open their doors to show others how it’s done. On Sunday 17 May 2026, Sustainable House Day (SHD) returns, inviting homeowners and renters across the country to open their doors and showcase practical solutions that make homes more comfortable, affordable and climate-ready. Hosted by not-for-profit organisation Renew, Sustainable House Day is Australia’s…
- General News
- 26/02/2026
- 09:12
New Resilient Democracy Lab to counter democratic decline
Key Facts: A new research hub at UNSW Sydney will address global democratic decline by investigating ways to strengthen democratic systems and institutions Democracy…
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