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- Defence, Mental Health
- 08/05/2026
- 12:15
Acting Commissioner visits Tasmania to hear directly from veteran community
Key Facts: The Acting Defence and Veterans’ Service Commissioner is visiting Tasmania (11-13 May) to hear first-hand issues affecting 18,500 local veterans, serving ADF…
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- Finance Investment, Political
- 08/05/2026
- 11:54
Performance test coverage must protect all Australians from Shield and First Guardian style collapses
The Super Members Council welcomes the Government’s consultation paper to strengthen the superannuation performance test, urging it to expand test coverage to include all platform products so that every Australian with super has the same strong protections and performance transparency. The Council supports a strong, system‑wide performance test as a critical consumer protection and warns major gaps in current test coverage are leaving millions of Australians exposed to underperformance. “The fact that tens of thousands of Australians have been exposed to products like the collapsed Shield and First Guardian schemes — which weren’t subject to the performance test despite being…
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- Education Training, Union
- 08/05/2026
- 11:53
Julie Bishop’s resignation chance to heal ANU: NTEU
The National Tertiary Education Union has declared ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop's long-overdue resignation is a chance for the troubled university to heal. Ms Bishop resigned on Thursday night after a litany of scandals engulfed the university in recent years. NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes: "Julie Bishop falling on her sword is long overdue and closes one of the darkest chapters we've seen at any Australian university. "Staff have suffered enormously during her disastrous reign. ANU was the canary in the coalmine for the toxic governance crisis that infected our universities." NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy: "This is…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/05/2026
- 11:42
Last chance to join us for the Melbourne Memory Walk & Jog!
With only a few sleeps to go, walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers are getting ready for the 2026 Melbourne Memory Walk & Jog. More than 2,190 people have already signed-up - but there’s always room for more. Online registrations are still open, and participants are welcome to turn up and register on the day. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said it was inspiring to see Melbourne locals unite to support Australians living with dementia, while also taking positive steps for their own brain health. “We are thrilled to be back in Melbourne on Sunday 17 May for the 2026…
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- Energy
- 08/05/2026
- 11:40
Esentia Announces Successful Pricing of 6.125% Senior Notes Due 2033 and 6.500% Senior Notes Due 2038
MEXICO CITY–BUSINESS WIRE– Esentia Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. (“ESENTIA” or the “Company”), today announced the pricing of U.S.$1,000,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount of its…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/05/2026
- 11:39
Demonising public sector workers: history tells us nurse/midwife patient ratios are at risk
Victoria’s public hospital mandated nursing and midwifery safe staffing levels are at risk under a Wilson Liberal government. Announcements flagged today to slash more than 7000 public sector jobs have put nurses and midwives on high alert. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch) Assistant Secretary Nicole Allan said ‘History tells us that Liberal governments go after nurse/midwife patient ratios and they don’t support or understand mandated minimum safe staffing. ‘We are at a crossroads because we’re strengthening our early career and experienced workforce for the Victorian community’s current needs and for the future expansion of ratios. ‘By July we…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/05/2026
- 11:39
Geelong comes together for people impacted by dementia
Geelong community members tied up their laces and showed up in force last weekend for the 2026 Geelong Memory Walk & Jog - throwing their support behind people impacted by dementia whilst getting active to improve their brain health. More than 720 people walked, ran and jogged to the finish line to raise an impressive total of $97,791. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan extended her gratitude to all who participated, volunteered and raised vital funds for the cause. “There was an incredible turnout from the Geelong community this year yet again, in support of the many people impacted by…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/05/2026
- 11:34
Dementia Australia supports Longford, Tasmania
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support inLongford,Tasmania on Thursday21May,2026. It is estimated there are11,200people living with dementia inTasmania.Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than16,500people living with dementia by 2054in Tasmania alone. Nationally,an estimated 446,500Australians are currently living with dementia. The Dementia Australia sessions are an opportunity for people living with dementia, theircarers, family, and friends to attend free education to better understand dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. This Brain Hub is a free Brain…
- General News, Information Technology
- 08/05/2026
- 11:08
ASUS Republic of Gamers to Celebrate 20 Years of Gaming Innovation at Computex 2026
KEY POINTS · 20 years of gaming excellence: A press event honoring two decades of innovation shaped with the gaming community · Anniversary innovations: ROG Lab, special edition products, and breakthrough technologies mark a major milestone for ROG · Gaming community celebration: Demo areas, a party, and community experiences highlight the For Those Who Dare spirit TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 5, 2026 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced its upcoming ROG Press Event and Party at Computex 2026, marking its 20th anniversary and ushering in a new era of gaming innovation. Taking place on June 1 from 5.00–10.00 p.m.…
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