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- Government Federal, Oil Mining Resources
- 30/03/2026
- 14:59
CCAA Calls for Construction Materials to Be Recognised as Critical Under Fuel Security Plan
Key Facts: CCAA seeks explicit recognition of heavy construction materials industry as critical sector under Level 4 of National Fuel Security PlanThe industry is vital for housing supply, infrastructure delivery and economic activity, with immediate impacts if fuel access is constrainedCCAA welcomes government fuel relief measures, including halved fuel excise and reduced heavy vehicle chargesOrganisation actively engaging with governments on fuel security through various coordination meetings and roundtablesRecognition as critical service would ensure continuity of construction materials supply during fuel constraintsCement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is calling for the heavy construction materials industry to be explicitly recognised as a…
- Government NSW, Political
- 30/03/2026
- 14:52
Liverpool housing push raises questions over who benefits
Questions remain about who will really benefit from Liverpool City Council’s latest housing push, with no clear indication proposed homes will be within reach of the people who need them most, Homelessness NSW said today. “Liverpool already has more than 1,000 people without a home, including a huge number of children and young people,” Homelessness NSW CEODom Rowe said. “Yet there appears to be nothing revealed in today’s media that this plan guarantees even one of those people will be housed. “In an area like Liverpool, with high levels of homelessness and housing stress, we should be seeing a far…
- Energy
- 30/03/2026
- 14:30
GBP Strengthens End-to-End Delivery Capability for Solar PCS Repowering Projects
Key Facts: GBP K.K. has expanded its solar power plant repowering capabilities beyond inverter replacement to include installation of balance-of-system components. Ageing power conditioning…
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- Transport Automotive
- 30/03/2026
- 14:19
RFNSW welcomes Federal Government action on fuel excise and national fuel security
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government to halve the fuel excise and reduce the road user charge to zero, following an emergency National Cabinet meeting to address looming fuel supply shortages. RFNSW Chief Executive Officer Simon O’Hara said the measures were a critical and timely step to ease pressure on Australia’s freight operators and help keep essential goods moving across the country. “Truck operators are on the frontline of keeping Australia supplied, and right now they are under enormous pressure from rising fuel costs and uncertainty around supply,” Mr O’Hara said. “Halving…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 30/03/2026
- 13:14
MEDIA ALERT – Younger Australians with life-limiting illness falling through system gaps
Key Facts: Speakers: Dr Peter Allcroft Chair, Palliative Care Australia (facilitator) Fiona Hassmann Peace of Mind Foundation (lived experience keynote) Jamieson Lowe Palliative Care Social Work Australia Olivia Nassaris CEO, Parkinson’s Australia Clare Sullivan CEO, MND Australia Anthony Herbert Children’s Health Queensland Thousands of Australians under 65 with life-limiting illness are missing out on basic support to die at home. Each year, an estimated 5,000–10,000 people fall between the NDIS, aged care and health systems, with no clear pathway to access essential home support such as personal care, domestic assistance and social support. As a result, people are forced into…
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- General News, Sport Recreation
- 30/03/2026
- 12:16
MEDIA RELEASE: Eels and NSW Government team up for culture change
Eels and NSW Government team up for culture change Monday, 30 March Editor’s note: images of the Parramatta Eels and Office of Sport representatives at the Eels’ Culture and Wellbeing Summit are available here: https://officeofsport.intelligencebank.com/customshare/index/4q2qa The NSW Government and Parramatta Eels have joined forces on a program aimed at preventing violence, improving mental health and promoting respectful behaviour in junior rugby league across western Sydney. The two-year partnership will see the NSW Government provide $200,000 to the Eels to deliver the Parra Play Cultural and Leadership Program through a series of education and leadership initiatives across the Eels’ junior league,…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, National News Current Affairs
- 30/03/2026
- 12:11
Top health insurance claims revealed: New data shows what Australians use their cover for at every life stage
New national data reveals Australians rely on private hospital care at every stage of life – from neonatal intensive care for newborns, mental health treatment for young adults, and joint replacements that help older Australians stay independent. CEO of Private Healthcare Australia, Dr Rachel David, said the annual debate about health insurance premium changes often overlooked a key fact: health insurance delivers value differently depending on your age and life stage. “Every year we see people reconsider their cover when premiums change. But the reality is, most Australians don’t value their insurance until they face an unexpected health issue. “Health…
- Energy, Information Technology
- 30/03/2026
- 12:05
Data centres and Australia’s energy transition: A rapid response briefing for journalists
The National AI Plan has outlined Australia’s ambitions to become a regional power for data centre hosting, which has prompted concerns about how data centres and their infrastructure will connect to the nation’s energy grid. Monash Climate Communication Hub invites journalists and media professionals to join a rapid-response briefing on what these developments mean for Australia’s energy systems. The online briefings will connect journalists directly with leading researchers and subject-matter experts, and are designed to support accurate, timely and impactful reporting on climate and energy. Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026Time: 12pm (AEST)Location: Zoom (link will be sent via calendar invitation)…
- General News, Youth
- 30/03/2026
- 12:00
Youth Members for the National Youth Parliament 2026 announced
The Department of the House of Representatives and Y Australia are pleased to announce that 150 participants for the National Youth Parliament 2026 have been selected. The National Youth Parliament, to be held in Canberra from 16-20 August 2026, will empower young Australians from all walks of life with the knowledge, confidence and skills to actively participate in Australia’s democratic and parliamentary system. The fully-funded initiative will bring together 150 secondary school students – who will each represent one of Australia’s federal electorates – to Parliament House and the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) for an immersive five-day…
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