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- Banking, CharitiesAidWelfare
- 05/02/2026
- 10:04
Queensland Country Bank invests more than $220,000 in communities across the state
RESENDING – Good for Good banking: Queensland Country Bank invests more than $220,000 in communities across the state Queensland Country Bank is proud to…
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- Hospitality, Travel Tourism
- 05/02/2026
- 10:00
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac checks out of 2025 and checks into 2026 with new properties, partners and rewards
With strong momentum, portfolio growth and major collaborative wins, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac closed out 2025 with 85new properties to its network, marking a strong yearfor the brand in the Asia-Pac region and setting the stage for continued momentum in 2026. The year’s developments reflect not only Choice Hotels’ reputation as a preferred accommodation provider but also its standing as a competitive franchising leader in a crowded and fast-evolving market. major highlight was a landmark agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts, marking our expansion into the Asian market with 63 upscale properties joining the Ascend Collection. SSAW was also granted exclusive…
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- Community, Government Federal
- 05/02/2026
- 09:58
Brotherhood of St. Laurence Welcomes Thriving Kids – Supporting Children and Families Where They Live, Learn and Play
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL)welcomes a significant step forward for children experiencing developmental delay following Friday’s agreement by National Cabinet to progress the rollout of Thriving Kids, andTuesday’s release of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s proposed national model. For too long, familiesof children withdevelopmentalconcernsandautismwithlow to moderatesupport needshave struggled to access theright support at the right time-often facing long waiting listsor missing out onearlysupport altogether. BSL Executive Director Travers McLeodsaid that Thriving Kidsrepresentsa significant opportunity to build a more effective,equitableearly childhood developmentsystem that meets children and caregivers where they are andonethatresponds early, in real time. “Thriving Kids is built around…
- Banking, General News
- 05/02/2026
- 09:48
Queensland Country Bank invests more than $220,000 in communities across the state
Good for Good banking: Queensland Country Bank invests more than $220,000 in communities across the state Queensland Country Bank is proud to announce a…
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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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