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- Building Construction, Transport Automotive
- 26/02/2026
- 07:04
New research reveals faster drying methods for road construction
Monash engineers have published new findings on a faster, more reliable way to dry road-base materials. The work could help reduce construction delays caused…
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- Human Resources, Industrial Relations
- 26/02/2026
- 07:00
Australian workers continue to back inclusion as D&I action reaches record high
New data from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) shows support for diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces remains strong, with more organisations taking action and fewer workers opposed than in previous years. The 2025-2026 Inclusion@Work Index, which is the fifth iteration of DCA’s biennial research series mapping inclusion across Australia’s workforce, found: Workers across Australia still want action: around three in four workers (76%) support their organisation taking action to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, slightly up and consistent with the 2023-2024 Inclusion@Work Index (74%). This level of support has remained consistently high over time. Very few workers oppose action:…
- Travel Tourism
- 26/02/2026
- 06:55
Bate Bay Named Australia’s Top Beach for 2026
Key Facts: Bate Bay in Sydney's south has been named Australia's Best Beach for 2026, featuring a 4.8km stretch of beaches including Greenhills, Wanda and Elouera along with Cronulla, Oak Park Beach and four more. 26 February 2026 UNDER EMBARGO FOR RELEASE 7AM Bate Bay Named Australia’s Top Beach for 2026 The official results of the Best Australian Beaches study for 2026 have been unveiled, with a stunning collection of beaches that make up Bate Bay, in Sydney’s south, claiming the prestigious top spot, following a comprehensive study of the coastline around Australia’s mainland and surrounding islands. Curated by veteran…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 26/02/2026
- 06:30
RACGP calls for new Centre of Excellence for neurodiversity that will transform care for South Australians
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is calling on the next South Australian Government to make a landmark investment by establishing a South Australian Centre of Excellence in Neurodiversity, a first of its kind initiative designed to deliver faster, fairer, and more holistic care for neurodiverse people of all ages. The call comes as part of the RACGP’s 2026 South Australian election policy platform, launched today. A growing number of South Australian patients and families are seeking care for neurodiverse conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, intellectual disability, learning disorders, and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Yet thousands of…
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- General News
- 26/02/2026
- 06:04
eSafety begins evaluation of Australia’s world-first social media minimum age
eSafety hascommenceda comprehensive evaluation of Australia’sworld-firstsocial media minimum age to understand how the newobligation on platformsis working in practice—andwhatimpact it is having onchildren, youngpeopleand families. This major study will assess how the minimum age is being implemented, examine bothintendedandunintendedimpacts, and deliver strong, evidence‑based insights to guide future decision‑making.It will also contribute valuable new knowledge tothe globalconversation about childrenand young people andsocialmediaand wellbeing. The study will follow over 4000 children and families over more thantwo-yearsusing a range of complementary research methods, including: surveys with children andyoung peopleaged 10–16 and their parents and caregivers interviews and group discussions exploring lived experiences opt-in,…
- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Travel Tourism
- 26/02/2026
- 06:00
Sea World’s polar bear breeding under fire in new report from animal welfare groups
Ahead of World Polar Bear Day, Action for Dolphins and World Animal Protection have launched a new report, No Substitute for the Wild, which…
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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Medical Health Aged Care
- 26/02/2026
- 06:00
Parliamentary petition urges equal protections for all primates used in research
Key Facts: AFSA is calling for public support for Australian Parliament e-petition EN8985 to extend stronger ethical protections to all non-human primates used in…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 26/02/2026
- 06:00
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia holds 60th National Convention on the Gold Coast
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia holds 60th National Convention on the Gold Coast Surfers Paradise,QLD Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Australia will hold its 60th National Convention from May 1–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. The event, themed “Steps to Recovery,” brings together members from across the country and from overseas to share their collective experience in recovering from alcoholism. Event Information: What: 2026 AA National Convention When: May 1–4, 2026 (PI Meeting: Friday, May 1, 5:00 PM) Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise Contact: Marg (PI Enquiries) at 0434 614 702…
- RetailOnline Retail
- 26/02/2026
- 05:55
NOTICE TO DISREGARD — Learning Tree International USA, Inc
LONDON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are advised by Learning Tree International USA, Inc that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, “Learning Tree International Awarded Multi-Year Sole-Award NATO NCIA Commercial Training Services Contract – IFB-CO-423236” issued February 24, 2026, over GlobeNewswire.
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