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- Community, Food Beverages
- 12/03/2026
- 11:38
Local nurse bringing Speers Point neighbours together through the weekly grocery shop
After years working long shifts as a theatre nurse through the COVID pandemic, Speers Point resident Rebecca Hazell reached a turning point. Like many…
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- Environment, Travel Tourism
- 12/03/2026
- 11:20
Divers Mark One Year of South Australia’s Algal Bloom with a Snorkel-Out for Climate
Sydney, March 15, 2026 9:30 – 12:00 Clovelly Beach NSW Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize recipients Divers for Climate close their Summer of Solidarity at…
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- Energy, Environment
- 12/03/2026
- 11:05
Fuel crisis proves now is not the time to scrap the EV discount
Amidst panic buying of petrol at more than $2 a litre and a surge in sales of electric vehicles, the Federal Government must abandon plans to meddle with a key policy which can help free Australians from the bowser for good, Rewiring Australia said today. “Battery-powered EVs can run on electricity we make in Australia, including ultra-cheap rooftop solar, while the energy in our fossil-fueled cars is imported from one of the world's least stable regions. It’s no surprise today we’ve learned this month will be a record for EV sales, and dealership enquiries are at an all time high,”…
- General News, Sport Recreation
- 12/03/2026
- 10:55
JCPAA reports on Sport Integrity Australia’s management of the National Anti-Doping Scheme
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has released its report on its inquiry into Sport Integrity Australia’s (SIA) management of Australia’s National Anti-Doping Scheme. The inquiry reviewed and further examined issues raised inAuditor-General Report No. 27 of 2024-25. The Chair of the Committee, Josh Burns MP, stated that ‘SIA plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of Australian sport. As a regulator of the National Anti-Doping Scheme, SIA must operate with effective governance and management arrangements, a risk-based regulatory approach, and effective safeguards against regulatory capture.’ ‘Evidence presented to the inquiry aligned with the audit findings, and…
- General News
- 12/03/2026
- 10:47
Independent post-election review of the Parliamentary Budget Office released
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has tabled the independent post-election review of the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). Commissioned by the Committee following the 2025 federal election and conducted by Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, the Review examined the effectiveness and efficiency of the PBO, the appropriateness of its mandate, its resourcing and service demand levels, stakeholder feedback, and the impact of its work on public debates. Committee Chair, Mr Josh Burns MP, said that ‘The Review makes it clear that 13 years after it was established, the PBO continues to be a highly regarded institution in the…
- Business Company News, Education Training
- 12/03/2026
- 10:33
La Trobe start-ups to get helping hand in Australia-first agreement
La TrobeUniversitystart-ups will have unique access to potential investors, industry mentors and strategic partners in the United States,Europeand Asiathrough an Australia-first agreement with Silicon Valley-basedinnovation platformPlug and Play. As the Universityenhancesits support for translating research into commercial reality, the agreement will enable three start-upsayear to gain valuable support from Plug and Play’s GOAL program todrive business growth opportunities. The three-year agreement will expose start-ups to strategic opportunities to connect withpotentialpartners and investors and learn from experienced executives and domain experts, including support withbusiness development, fundraising, mentoring, and business coaching. La Trobe University is the first Australian university to sign with…
- Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
- 12/03/2026
- 10:19
PJCIS backs terrorism listing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled a report reviewing the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under theCriminal Code. The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a long record of conducting internal security operations and hostile activities overseas. The Australian Government listed the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism in November 2025 following assessments by Australia’s security agencies that the organisation orchestrated at least two terrorist attacks on Australian…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Disability
- 12/03/2026
- 10:11
Big steps for a brighter future: Steps for STEPS walking challenge
STEPS Pathways Charityis calling on the community to take big steps for a brighter future this AprilthroughSteps for STEPS, a month-long walking challenge making…
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- General News, Travel Tourism
- 12/03/2026
- 10:04
Vivid Sydney 2026 – Museum Celebrates Torres Strait Artist Brian Robinson
In 2026 the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to announce its largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling. From 22 May to 13 June, the Museum will be championing the incredible work of renowned Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Island) artistBrian Robinson, with the precinct being illuminated after dark by Mythical Mashup: The Graphic Worlds of Brian Robinson. Robinson’s work already is celebrated in his collaborative exhibitionUr Wayii (Incoming Tide) on show in the Museum. Mythical Mashup: The Graphic Worlds of Brian Robinson, brings two monumental installations to the Museum’s waterfront precinct, blending humour, marine life,…
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