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- General News, Political
- 18/02/2026
- 18:16
Mrs Margaret Tighe RIP “The most recognised leader of the pro-life movement in Australia’s history”
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mrs MargaretTighe, our President age 94 who has valiantly led the pro-life movement in…
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- Building Construction
- 18/02/2026
- 17:11
BEYOND Developments Unveils EVERMORE Masterplan on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah
RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates–BUSINESS WIRE– BEYOND Developments unveiled EVERMORE, its first fully masterplanned destination on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah, marking…
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- Government NSW
- 18/02/2026
- 16:30
CAROLYN WALSH APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Recognised regulatory, public policy, safety and governance leader Carolyn Walsh has been appointed totherole as Chair of the Board of the NSW Environment Protection…
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- Environment, Government Federal
- 18/02/2026
- 15:47
NVES results reinforce need to maintain Electric Car Discount
The first performance results of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) are encouraging but NALSPA warns that without ongoing support, including maintaining the FBT exemption, Australia will fall short on EV uptake and its climate targets.The NVES Regulator’s 2025 results show that about 12 per cent of vehicles covered by the NVES were electric, with the remaining 88 per cent internal combustion or hybrid.Two-thirds of suppliers beat their emissions targets and a net surplus of 15.9 million NVES units has been recorded.National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) CEO Rohan Martin said the data reinforces the importance of maintaining…
- Art, General News
- 18/02/2026
- 15:17
Australia’s largest Antarctic art exhibition opens at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery
CreativeAntarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South,a major new exhibition opening at RMIT Galleryand Design Hub Galleryon 20 February 2026, brings together…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 18/02/2026
- 15:11
Alcoa Furthers Approvals Modernization with Australian Government
PERTH, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) (“Alcoa” or the “Company”), today announced Alcoa of Australia has agreed with the Australian Federal…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 18/02/2026
- 14:49
Get active for your brain health and beat dementia in Adelaide!
The 2026 Adelaide Memory Walk & Jog is just weeks away, with the event taking place on Sunday 15 March at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. As Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising initiative, Memory Walk & Jog brings communities together to get active, get connected and support Australians living with dementia, their families and carers. More than 35,800 people are living with dementia in South Australia.Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, and without significant intervention, the number of Australians living with dementia is projected to more than double to over one million people by 2065. In 2026, 14…
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- Government Federal, Transport Automotive
- 18/02/2026
- 14:45
EVC Media Release ** Two-Thirds of Car Suppliers Beat NVES Targets in Year One – More Choice and Lower Costs for Drivers **
Key Facts: * Two-thirds of vehicle suppliers have outperformed their emissions targets in the first reporting period under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) * The average outperformance for new light passenger vehicles was 21%. * The Electric Vehicle Council welcomed the results and said they should prompt a review to strengthen future targets to maintain momentum.18 February 2026 The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the release of the first performance report under Australia’s NewVehicle EfficiencyStandard (NVES)which shows around two-thirds of vehicle suppliers exceeded emissions targets, by an average of 21% for new light passenger vehicles. EVC Chief Executive…
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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Environment
- 18/02/2026
- 14:24
Five Year Koala Study Reveals New Populations in Gippsland
A five year study of two forest areas in south east, South Gippsland has found a relatively unknown population of Strzelecki koalas. Strzelecki koalas are Victoria's and South Australia's only genetically diverse koalas, not impacted by Victoria's translocation program. The surveys were based on locating koala scats (faeces). Land Use Researcher from Friends of the Earth Anthony Amis said "The study of Mullungdung and Won Wron State Forests has revealed a population of about 700 koalas. This could amount to a quarter of the entire Strzelecki koala population. It's imperative that the State Government increase the reserve status of these…
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