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- RetailOnline Retail
- 19/12/2025
- 16:35
Recall of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures
Friday 19 December: Woolworths is recalling the following products: Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures in all 12 different dinosaur designs. The Dinosaur toys contain sand and designed to stretch to over 3 times their original size. These products were sold in Woolworths Supermarket stores nationally, and online, from 16 October 2025 until 17 December 2025. The items are being recalled as the sand inside the dinosaur figures may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. The sand inside the figures may cause a risk to health if the product is damaged and the sand is released, as tremolite…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 19/12/2025
- 16:00
Affordable access to life extending drug for people with incurable breast cancer.
Key Facts: Tucatinib, a breast cancer drug, will be listed on PBS, saving patients over $4,500 per month The drug is specifically for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients, particularly those with brain metastases Interviews: Larissa King - woman living with breast cancer that has spread to the brain Vicki Durston. BCNA Director Policy, Advocacy and Support Services. People with breast cancer that has spread to the brain will save more than $4500 a month when Tucatinib is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in the coming weeks. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) welcomes today’s decision by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory…
- Environment, Transport Automotive
- 19/12/2025
- 15:30
Critical gaps in Productivity Commission’s assessment of EV tax incentive
Statement from the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) chief executive Rohan Martin responding to the Productivity Commission’s final report ‘Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation’: “It’s disappointing to see the Productivity Commission overlook the benefits of the FBT exemption for electric vehicles. We reject their recommendation outright. This is a policy that is demonstrably effective and is working exactly as the Parliament intended in driving EV uptake. “Without the FBT exemption we would have far fewer new and second-hand EVs on Australian roads. Significant barriers to EV adoption remain, but for thousands of…
- Games Gaming, Information Technology
- 19/12/2025
- 15:09
ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 – ASUS Graphics Cards 30th Anniversary Edition
Key Facts: · Draws up to 800 watts when using a BTF Graphics Card High-Power Adapter on an Advanced BTF motherboard and connect to…
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- Government NSW, National News Current Affairs
- 19/12/2025
- 14:28
Port Arthur gun safety advocate commends Premier Minns for taking decisive action on gun reforms in the wake to the Bondi terror attack
Media Statement 19 December 2025 Port Arthur gun safety advocate commends Premier Minns for taking decisive action on gun reforms in the wake to the Bondi terror attack “This attack was fuelled by hate, but guns allowed that hate to be weaponised as terror.” – Walter Mikac AM Walter Mikac, founder of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation – whose wife Nanette and daughters Alannah and Madeline were killed at Port Arthur in 1996 – has today commended the Premier for his leadership and decisive action to swiftly close the critical gaps in our gun safety laws. “I extend my deepest…
- Environment
- 19/12/2025
- 13:44
Experts available to respond to Productivity Commission report
Climateworks Centreexperts are available to comment on the Australian Government's Productivity Commission report 'Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation.' Dr Portia Odell, Cities System Lead ‘Without further action Australia’s transport sector will be the largest source of emissions by 2030 based on the Australian government’s latest emissions projections. A bigger-picture approach including strong EV uptake and decarbonisation for heavy vehicles, and investment in public and active transport will give Australians more choices in how they move.' 'While the Productivity Commission didn’t make a specific recommendation around road user charging in this report, it rightly notes that…
- Business Company News
- 19/12/2025
- 13:39
Cashflow tax would add complexity, deter investment, harm productivity and cost consumers – CPA Australia
19 December 2025 Cashflow tax would add complexity, deter investment, harm productivity and cost consumers – CPA Australia Government should reject cashflow tax proposal…
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- Entertainment
- 19/12/2025
- 13:01
HOYTS Melbourne Central rolls out the red carpet for IMAX with Laser
HOYTS Cinemas has just unveiled its new premium offering – IMAX® with Laser – now open at HOYTS Melbourne Central. Cinemagoers can look forward…
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- Transport Automotive
- 19/12/2025
- 12:52
Electric Vehicle Council Welcomes New Board, Marking a Historic Step Forward for Diversity in Australia’s EV Industry
MEDIA RELEASE Friday 19 December 2025 The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is pleased to appoint its new Board of Directors, marking a major milestone for diversity, leadership and industry representation in Australia’s rapidly growing clean transport sector. The new Board brings together senior leaders from the automotive, energy, finance, charging infrastructure, technology and community sectors, reflecting the depth and maturity of Australia’s EV ecosystem. For the first time, women hold the majority of Board positions, an achievement that stands out in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Incoming and returning Board members include: Chau Le (Chair) – General Manager, E-Mobility,…
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