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- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 20/08/2026
- 10:51
Zomi Frankcom and her fellow aid workers deserve accountability: Oxfam Australia
Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s strong response to the state of Israel’s decision to close its investigation into the killing of Australian aid workerZomiFrankcomand her World Central Kitchen colleagues. Aid workers must be protected, and when they are killed, there must be a credible, independent process toestablishaccountability. Oxfam Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Tierney said accountability for the killing ofZomiFrankcomand her colleagues is essential, and that humanitarian workers must be protected under international law. “ZomiFrankcomwas killed while doing what humanitarian workers do every day: delivering lifesavingassistanceto Palestinians facing unimaginable suffering. Her death is a devastating reminder of theriskshumanitarian workers are…
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- Insurance, Marketing Advertising
- 20/08/2026
- 10:44
TAL appoints Alexis Denby as Chief Customer and Health Officer
TAL today announced the appointment of Alexis Denby as Chief Customer and Health Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment reflects TAL's continued focus on strengthening the connection between customer experience, health outcomes and community confidence. Alexis will lead TAL's Customer and Health strategy, bringing together customer advocacy, health engagement, customer experience, brand and community engagement, with a focus on delivering better outcomes for TAL’s customers and partners. The role positions TAL as an advocate with government, regulators and key community stakeholders to shape policy and the environment in which TAL's customers live, claim and recover. As TAL’s chief customer…
- Building Construction
- 20/08/2026
- 10:30
Arada expands into South East Queensland with $2bn Broadbeach twin-tower development
Gold Coast, Australia: Arada Group, one of the world's fastest-growing master developers, has revealed plans for its $2 billion twin-tower residential project following the acquisition of a prime development site in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. The move marks the group's first expansion outside New South Wales, its most significant commitment to date in the Australian market and the next step in its ambition to build a diversified, multi-city presence across the country. The UAE-based master developer’s Queensland debut will deliver close to 1,000 homes opposite the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Construction will be carried out by Roberts Co, Arada's…
- Insurance, Medical Health Aged Care
- 20/08/2026
- 10:23
Bupa calls for prevention-led health reform in new policy paper
20 August, 2026 A new Bupa reform paper is advocating that prevention should be at the centre of Australia's next phase of health reform as Australia's health system is struggling to keep pace with chronic disease. Bupa’s discussion paper, Building a More Accessible, Modern and Sustainable Health System, sets out a vision for a health system better equipped to address the chronic disease burden affecting 15.4 million Australians, with Australians spending almost 11 years of their lives in ill health, much of it linked to preventable or manageable conditions. Developed in part with economics, strategy and policy consulting firm, Mandala…
- Environment, Medical Health Aged Care
- 20/08/2026
- 10:12
UNSW to host global summit on the future of healthier cities
Where we live is shaping our health - from the homes we inhabit to the air we breathe Global leaders to examine how housing, transport & urban planning can improve population health Summit aims to accelerate action as cities confront urbanisation and climate change More than 30 leaders from international cities will convene at UNSW Sydney for a global conference focused on creatinghealthier, more sustainable and equitable urban centres. UNSW Cities InstitutewithHealthy Cities Australiawill host the11th Global Conference for the Alliance of Healthy Cities(AFHC), from 1 - 3 September at the UNSW Kensington Campus. The conference willexaminewhatcreates a healthier city…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Mental Health
- 20/08/2026
- 10:08
HCF Convenes Cross-sector Roundtable on the Future of Mental Health Care
THURSDAY, 20 AUGUST 2026: Senior leaders from across health, policy, clinical, provider, consumer and insurance perspectives gathered at the National Press Club of Australia this week for the Reimagining Mental Health Care Roundtable. The cross-sector discussion on the future of mental health care in Australia built on analysis developed by HCF and Nous Group, which found access to private mental health care is narrowing, while the people seeking care are presenting with increasingly complex needs. The evidence also highlighted growing workforce and capacity constraints across the mental health system. Participants discussed barriers to accessing mental health care, increasing care complexity,…
- Finance Investment, Oil Mining Resources
- 20/08/2026
- 09:36
Dynasty discovery delights Titan Minerals (ASX:TTM) with drill rig hitting 33.5m at 6.6g/t gold
Key Facts: Diamond drilling has discovered a new zone of shear-hosted gold-silver mineralisation at the Cerro Verde prospect, part of the 100%-owned Dynasty Gold…
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- Banking, Finance Investment
- 20/08/2026
- 09:30
Australians describe property market as “broken” and “out of reach”
A new survey reveals concern about property affordability, with younger Australians fearing they may never own a home. Australians are describing the nation's property market as "broken", "unfair", "overpriced" and "out of reach", according to a property survey conducted by Money, which reveals deep concerns about affordability and home ownership in Australia. When asked to describe Australia's current property market in fewer than 25 words, respondents pointed to soaring prices, affordability pressures and declining opportunities for first-home buyers. Many expressed concern that home ownership is becoming increasingly unattainable, particularly for younger Australians. When respondents were asked to align their thoughts…
- Political
- 20/08/2026
- 09:16
Band-Aids Counted as Brain Surgery: Labor’s Pothole Con Exposed
Key Facts: KEY FACTS: • The Allan Government’s 2025-26 road maintenance program “smashed” its target by 25 per cent, delivering 4.5 million sq m…
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