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- Childcare, Disability
- 05/02/2026
- 09:25
Commissioners say WA tragedy underscores urgent need to keep all children safe from harm
Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary KayessandNationalChildren’s Rights Commissioner DebTsorbarisare calling forurgentgovernment action following the deaths of a family in Western Australia. WAdetectives are investigatingthe deathsofautisticteenagers Otisand Leon and their parentsas a murder-suicide. ‘We are heartbroken by the deaths of teenagers Otis and Leon and theirparents,andextend our deepest condolences to all who loved them,’saidDisability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess.‘While wedon’tyet know all the details,it’simportant that the gravity of this situation is not diminished by the fact that the two teenagers were autistic and required support.There is never a justification forfamily violence ormurder’. ‘We must reject the idea that disability is a burden…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government VIC
- 05/02/2026
- 09:05
Government passes reform paving way for more affordable homes in Victoria
Victoria’s peak body for community housing has celebrated the state government passing planning laws that aim to deliver more affordable homes. On Wednesday, the Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 passed both houses of parliament, including amendments which legislate mandatory affordable housing requirements into Victoria’s planning system. The change gives local councils and the Planning Minister the ability to require social and affordable homes to be built in new housing developments. “It’s really encouraging to see the state government delivering new mechanisms that aim to build more desperately needed social and affordable housing for Victorians doing it tough,”…
- RetailOnline Retail
- 05/02/2026
- 08:41
Kinaxis Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on March 5, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario–BUSINESS WIRE– Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in supply chain orchestration, today announced that it has scheduled its conference call to discuss…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 05/02/2026
- 08:40
Mainstay Medical Announces Exclusive Coverage of ReActiv8® by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
DUBLIN--BUSINESS WIRE-- Mainstay Medical Holdings plc today announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has established favorable coverage for the company’s ReActiv8 Restorative NeurostimulationTM therapy for the treatment of intractable chronic low back pain. The policy went into effect in January 2026 and specifies that ReActiv8 is the only therapy considered medically necessary by the policy when the conditions for coverage are met. “We are pleased that another Blue Cross Blue Shield payer has joined Anthem in making ReActiv8 available to well-selected patients after reviewing the large body of clinical evidence we have built,”said Jason Hannon, CEO of…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 05/02/2026
- 08:40
Faith in HAFF: Strong Demand Signals Housing Momentum
The massive response to Round 3 of the Housing Australia Future Fund is an extraordinary demonstration of the maturity of Australia’s non-market housing sector. Less than a week after opening for expressions of interest, applications have been submitted to provide nearly 30,000 social and affordable homes and counting – smashing all expectations. “The HAFF is a catalytic investment mechanism that deserves support from across the Parliament”, said Rob Stokes, Chair of Faith Housing Australia. “The incredible response to the HAFF proves its success in building capacity, attracting capital, and promoting partnerships to provide real homes for people in need, “This…
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- Finance Investment
- 05/02/2026
- 08:15
State of Origin in Super: Winners and Losers Revealed
Media release For immediate release State of Origin in Super: Queensland Is Catching Up, But NSW Still Controls the Money Queensland may be gaining ground on the self-managed super fund (SMSF) scoreboard, but when it comes to control of Australia’s $1 trillion self-managed super fund system, NSW – backed closely by Victoria – still dominates the money. The findings come from a new report by James Hayes, a financial planner specialising in superannuation and retirement planning, based on analysis of Australian Tax Office data. The report shows that while SMSF growth is strongest in NSW and Queensland, the concentration of…
- Finance Investment
- 05/02/2026
- 08:15
QLD Leads SMSF Growth, But NSW Still Holds the Money
Queensland Leads SMSF Growth – But NSW Still Holds the Money Queensland is becoming the fastest-growing state for self-managed super funds (SMSFs), but new analysis of Australian Tax Office data shows New South Wales – backed closely by Victoria – still controls the bulk of Australia’s SMSF wealth. The findings come from a new report by James Hayes, a financial planner specialising in superannuation and retirement planning, which examines how Australians are using SMSFs, including how growth and asset concentration vary by state. While Queensland continues to increase its share of SMSF establishments faster than most other states, its share…
- Aviation
- 05/02/2026
- 08:00
AIPA partners with Australian Women Pilots’ Association
The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA) for its National Conference and Annual General Meeting. AIPA President Andrew Marshall said AIPA was proud to be the pilot association partner for the conference to be held 6–10 May in Airlie Beach, Queensland. “AIPA is proud to support women in aviation and to partner with organisations like AWPA that are helping shape the future of our profession,” Captain Marshall said. “We are seeing a growing number of women becoming pilots, and we need that momentum to continue to ensure…
- Transport Automotive
- 05/02/2026
- 07:41
Multi-Color Corporation Receives Court Approval of First Day Motions
Obtains Interim Approval to Access $125 Million of DIP FinancingGlobal Operations and Services to Customers Continue in Normal Course Without Interruption During Restructuring Process; All Trade Vendors and Suppliers to be Paid in Full ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE-- Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”), a global leader in prime label solutions, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”) for first day relief related to its prepackaged Chapter 11 filed on January 29, 2026. The approved relief affirms that the Company will operate in the normal course, pay all trade…
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