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- Community, Utilities
- 20/04/2026
- 13:02
Face-to-face support: Greater Western Water brings Customer Care Days to City of Yarra, Point Cook and Werribee
20 April 2026 Greater Western Water (GWW)is continuing its Customer Care Days program,offeringfree, face-to-facesupport sessions across the City ofYarra, Point Cook andWerribeethroughout May. The…
- Contains:
- Finance Investment, Political
- 20/04/2026
- 12:45
Why switching your super into cash in a market downturn can make you poorer in the long run
With markets experiencing sharper volatility due to conflict in the Middle East, the Super Members Council is warning Aussies to be wary of switching their super into more conservative investment options like cash, with new analysis finding it can leave people significantly worse off in the long run. A common question during market downturns is whether you should switch investment options to try to limit losses. But the evidence suggests this typically makes you worse off: individual investors often have a poor track record of market timing - and switching to cash risks missing the sharp recoveries that often follow…
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- Media, National News Current Affairs
- 20/04/2026
- 12:35
Applications are open for the Presitigous 2026 EU-Qantas Journalist Awards?
Key Facts: EU-Qantas Journalist Award offers a ten-day working visit to Europe in 2026, including business class flights and expenses for the winning Australia-based journalistAward is open to journalists with 3+ years' experience in Australian media, requiring a proposal for reporting on European themes relevant to Australian audiencesTravel must be via direct flight to Paris or Rome between June-October 2026, with ticketing completed by end of June 2026Applicants must submit a proposal, three recent work examples, and employer's written recommendation by 15 May 2026Selection criteria focus on proposal theme, originality and innovation, with submissions accepted through the National Press Club…
- General News
- 20/04/2026
- 12:32
RANKING STATES ON ILLICIT TOBACCO IGNORES FEDERAL FAILINGS
Retailers are calling for the Albanese Government to stop sitting on its hands while forcing the states to fight its war on illicit tobacco, following the release of a new state-by-state “league table” that measures penalties, enforcement and supply chain controls. The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) said the National Illicit Tobacco Ladder, which has ranked the Queensland Government in first place and the Northern Territory in last, puts the lion’s share of responsibility on the states. “Pitting the states against each other in the war on illegal tobacco is pointless, because this is a crisis that was created…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Research Development
- 20/04/2026
- 12:23
Study reveals gaps in stuttering assessment and treatment
Variability in an individual’s stuttering pattern has long posed challenges for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when treating clients, but new research led by Charles Darwin…
- Contains:
- General News
- 20/04/2026
- 12:10
CCUS Hub Study identi?es ?ve Asia-Paci?c hub sites and welcomes new consortium partners
Singapore, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CCUS Hub Study is investigating the technical and commercial feasibility of common infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region as an emissions reduction option for hard-to-abate industries (primarily steelmaking).First milestone complete with Phase 1 of the Study assessing more than 3,000 potential hub locations and narrowing the list to five key hubs in India (two hubs), Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.The five key hubs highlight the opportunities and commercial feasibility for large-scale CCUS adoption and provide the scope of analysis for Phase 2.In Phase 2, the identified hubs will be further defined and optimised, with…
- Animal Animal WelfareRights
- 20/04/2026
- 11:37
“They’re Not Being Naughty”: Why Teenage Dogs Stop Listening
Many dog owners are surprised when their once well-behaved puppy seems to change overnight. Recall becomes unreliable, lead walking falls apart, and behaviours like…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Research Development
- 20/04/2026
- 11:34
Why some brains stay sharp despite damage: new insights into ‘cognitive resilience’ and dementia prevention
Advances in brain biomarkers reveal how some people maintain cognitive function despite Alzheimer’s, stroke and other brain diseases – with implications for global dementia…
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- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 20/04/2026
- 11:11
QMines Secures $15 Million Strategic Investment from QIC to Advance Mt Chalmers Project
Sydney, Australia – 20 April 2026 – QMines Limited (ASX:QML) (“QMines” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into binding agreements for a $15 million strategic investment from the QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, managed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). The investment is expected to accelerate development of the Company’s Mt Chalmers copper and gold project in central Queensland and represents a significant milestone in QMines’ transition toward production. Transaction Overview The $15 million funding package comprises two components: $5.0 million equity investment via the issue of fully paid ordinary shares $10.0 million royalty investment…
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