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- Government Federal, Youth
- 30/01/2026
- 06:00
‘A costly and devastating policy failure’ – Australia now spends a record $1.1 billion a year locking up children
Australia now spends more than $1.1 billion a year imprisoning children and young people, as detention numbers rise and more First Nations children are locked up — a trajectory that exposes a costly and devastating policy failure across the country. The latest Report on Government Services (RoGS), released by the Productivity Commission late Thursday, shows youth detention spending has surged by almost $400 million in just five years, rising from $720 million in 2019-20 and more than doubling over the past decade. Youth detention now costs an average of $1.3 million per child per year — or more than $3,600…
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- Government VIC, Property Real Estate
- 30/01/2026
- 06:00
New data confirms Victoria’s social housing shortfall and need for urgent action
New data shows Victoria remains in last place for the percentage of social housing it provides to people in need, prompting the state’s community housing peak body to call for urgent government action to address the shortfall. Despite a modest increase on last year’s numbers, public and community housing residents make up just 2.95 per cent of Victoria’s households, according to the Productivity Commission’s latest Report on Government Services. This is the lowest proportion of social housing of any state or territory, and well below the national average of 4.04 per cent. Community Housing Industry Association Victoria (CHIA Vic) Acting…
- Biotechnology, Foreign Affairs Trade
- 30/01/2026
- 06:00
Australian-developed treatment targets devastating leprosy reaction in global trial
Patients across Southeast Asia, Africa, and the United States will be among the first in the world to trial a new Australian-developed treatment for a devastating reaction to leprosy, offering the potential for life-changing care without the severe side effects of existing therapies. Announced on World Neglected Tropical Disease Day, the trial involving leprosy type 2 reaction patients will occur in the Philippines, Indonesia, Benin,Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar and the United States. The tablet to be trialled is Dovramilast which is developed by Melbourne-based not-for-profit pharmaceutical company Medicines Development for Global Health (MDGH). Leprosy type 2 reaction is a debilitating inflammatory…
- Political, Property Real Estate
- 30/01/2026
- 06:00
More homes for people who need them: Housing Australia Future Fund hits its stride
The third and largest round of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) will transform the lives of tens of thousands of people, by delivering more than 21,000 new social and affordable homes across the country. Round three opened today and brings the pipeline to 40,000 homes by mid-2029. “The Housing Australia Future Fund is hitting its stride through a combination of ambition and delivery,” Australian Community Housing CEO, Mark Degotardi said. “Community housing providers are ready to build and get people into these homes fast. We will not just be delivering roofs over heads, but stable homes that help people…
- General News
- 30/01/2026
- 05:56
Dictador Names Will Smith as Global Artistic Director, Marking a Bold New Chapter for the Luxury Rum House
MIKOŁÓW, Poland, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dictador, Colombia’s iconic luxury rum house, announces the appointment of Will Smith as Global Artistic Director, signaling a defining new chapter in the brand’s evolution at the intersection of art, storytelling, and fine rum.More than a traditional brand partnership, Smith’s role represents a creative alliance designed to shape how Dictador connects with culture worldwide. As Global Artistic Director, Smith will bring his creative vision, energy, and passion to curating bold brand moments, fostering intimate cross-disciplinary collaborations, and inviting artists from across mediums—film, music, visual art, and beyond—to gather around what Dictador calls…
- RetailOnline Retail
- 30/01/2026
- 04:25
Global Business Leader Henry Stoever Joins Azzet, Inc. Board of Directors to Accelerate Marketplace Growth
NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azzet, Inc. - an innovative global marketplace for investment opportunities and premium assets - today announced the appointment of respected business leader, Henry Stoever, to its Board of Directors, signaling a pivotal step in the next phase of the company’s international expansion. Stoever’s appointment as an independent, non-executive director of Azzet marks a significant milestone for the company and its fast-growing multi-asset and investment focused network, which reaches a worldwide audience across more than 160 countries.As a principal at Brentwood Advisory Group and founder and managing principal of Windsor Strategy, Stoever partners…
- Business Finance
- 30/01/2026
- 04:11
Aera Technology Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant(TM) for Decision Intelligence Platforms
Recognized for the Company’s Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Aera Technology today announced that it has been named…
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- Information Technology
- 30/01/2026
- 04:10
Quantexa Recognized as a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant(TM) for Decision Intelligence Platforms
LONDON, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, a global pioneer in Decision Intelligence, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms.The inaugural Gartner report introduces the Decision Intelligence Platform category and provides a detailed overview of the market and evaluates vendors on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Quantexa was placed furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision which the company believes demonstrates the strength, maturity, and enterprise readiness of its Decision Intelligence Platform in helping organizations operationalize trusted decisions at scale.“Quantexa has led the way…
- Technology Innovation
- 30/01/2026
- 03:26
Convera Appoints Industry Leader Meaghan Riley as Chief Commercial Officer to Scale Commercial Growth and Expand Revenue Opportunities
Former Google Cloud and SAP executive will build on Convera’s success and leadership in the commercial payments sector SEATTLE–BUSINESS WIRE– Convera, a global leader…
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