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- Science
- 16/01/2026
- 19:11
Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
The MIDORI Prize recognizes outstanding individual contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity The unique prize contributes to raising public awareness of…
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- Education Training, Games Gaming
- 16/01/2026
- 16:16
UNSW defends global esports title on home ground
UNSW Sydney successfully defends its title at the Academic Esports World Tournament, winning the international competition that brings together elite gaming,creativityand real-world learning. UNSW…
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- General News, Travel Tourism
- 16/01/2026
- 15:16
“Lake Keepit’s Wilderluxe showcases NSW Visitor Economy Strategy in action”: NSW Tourism Minister Kamper
Key Facts: MEDIA NB: For full suite of images, see links at bottom of Media Release Lake Keepit’sWilderluxe showcases regional visitor economy growth in…
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- Business Company News
- 16/01/2026
- 15:06
Turnaround strategy delivering margin expansion and improved revenue trajectory
Articore continues to execute its turnaround strategy, delivering significant growth in gross profit after paid acquisition (GPAPA) and an improvement in the Group’s marketplace revenue (MPR) trajectory. Overview MPR showed clear signs of improvement in 2QFY26, declining 3.2% (versus a 6.6% decline in 1QFY26) reflecting enhanced paid marketing effectiveness and optimisation of pricing and promotional strategies. 1HFY26 gross profit increased 6.0% driven by supply chain synergies and new artist account fees. 1HFY26 GPAPA increased 8.9% due to higher gross profit and improved efficiency in paid marketing. Financial highlights The following table details the Group’s quarter ended 31 December 2025 (2QFY26)…
- Local Government
- 16/01/2026
- 14:02
Council moves to protect Chatswood Federation home with Interim Heritage Order
Willoughby City Council has made an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) over 28 Beaconsfield Road, Chatswood, to temporarily protect the property while further heritage investigations are carried out. Interim Heritage Orders are made under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 and provide temporary protection for places that may be of local heritage significance and are at risk of being harmed. The decision follows a Preliminary Heritage Assessment completed by Council, which found the dwelling is likely to meet multiple heritage criteria, including historical significance, historical associations, aesthetic significance, rarity and representative value. Council’s action responds to the imminent risk of demolition, with…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Political
- 16/01/2026
- 13:52
Grok, guardrails, and the cost of ‘move fast’ AI
Today, ICMEC Australia CEO, Colm Gannon has vocalised concerns following the joint press conference by the Prime Minister, Minister for Communications, and theeSafetyCommissioner - warning that Australia is entering a defining moment for the safety of children and women in technology. His new op-ed(attached here),examines the global fallout from thedeploymentof Grok, X’s generative AI chatbot, after regulators began receiving reports of non-consensualsexualisedimagery involving children and women and other exploitative outputs. Australia’seSafetyCommissionerthisweekcommenceda second investigation into X, coinciding with new mandatory online safety codes coming into force in March 2026 — a shiftMrGannon says will reshape expectations for how AI systems are…
- Science
- 16/01/2026
- 13:30
New study reveals how temperature and urbanisation can change bee behaviour
Key points Higher temperatures caused European honeybees to slow down their attraction to light, while native Australian bees’ light attraction appeared unaffected. Light simulating natural sunlight elicited a similar response in bees compared with simulated artificial city light. Bees living in urban and natural environments demonstrated similar light attraction responses. Research from Monash University explores how rising temperature and growing urban environments can affect behaviour in native Australian bees and the European honeybee. Bees play a vital role in pollinating crops, gardens and native plants, yet global insect populations are under pressure from climate change and habitat loss. To understand…
- Government Federal, Oil Mining Resources
- 16/01/2026
- 11:48
Productivity Commission report reinforces case for meaningful circular construction reform
Key Facts: CCAA endorses Productivity Commission's final report on circular economy, supporting removal of regulatory barriers for recycled materials in constructionReport calls for shift from prescriptive standards to performance-based regulations and national harmonisation of state-based specificationsNational stocktake of infrastructure standards recommended, particularly focusing on cement and concrete standardsCurrent Australian Cement Standard AS 3972-2010 needs updating to accommodate modern materials and emissions reduction whilst maintaining safetyIndustry supports cross-jurisdictional coordination to enable circular construction and infrastructure delivery whilst transitioning to net zeroCement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s final report into Australia’s circular economy: unlocking the opportunities, saying…
- National News Current Affairs, Religion
- 16/01/2026
- 11:19
Press Conference Alert: “Love for All, Hatred for None” – Australia Day Community Gathering at the Stockleigh Mosque
Media Opportunities: LIVE interview of Australian Imams, National President, Proud Aussie Muslims, Volunteers, Youth & more. Flag Hoisting | National Anthem | Thanksgiving Speeches…
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