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- Business Company News, General News
- 30/06/2026
- 09:35
Local government funding inquiry to hear from Australian Local Government Association and the Australian Services Union
The House of RepresentativesStanding Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transportwill hear from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and the Australian Services Union (ASU) this weekas part of its inquiry into local government funding. The Committee wants to better understand from ALGA representatives how local government can be supported to help deliver on national priorities such as improved community wellbeing, enhanced productivity and environmental protection. The Committee will also hear from the ASU about workforce challenges faced by local governments and the impact on council workers across Australia, particularly those providing services and infrastructure to regional and remote Australians.…
- Food Beverages, Travel Tourism
- 30/06/2026
- 09:35
The Shack Evans Head Launches As Sister Act To Port Macquarie cafe
The hospitality outfit behind popular Port Macquarie cafe Little Shack has launched a sister operation at Evans Head in the Northern Rivers region of…
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- Education Training
- 30/06/2026
- 09:30
Flat enrolments in university-level physics and persistent gender gaps
AnAustralian Undergraduate Physics Participation Report, released today by the AustralianInstitute of Physics(AIP), reveals steady enrolment levels in university-level physics-majorprograms and persistent gender gaps. Physics…
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- Education Training, General News
- 30/06/2026
- 09:22
Security and Prosperity in Asia: Building Australia’s Asia Capability
TheHouse of Representatives Standing Committee on Educationhas presented the ‘Security and Prosperity in Asia: Building Australia’s Asia capability’ report of itsinquiry into building Asia capability in Australiathrough the education system and beyond. Committee Chair,Hon Tim Watts MP, said “Australia faces its most challenging strategic environment since the Second World War. Our security and prosperity are intertwined with our region. While Australian statecraft in Asia has never been more active than it is today, the pipeline building the capability that enables it is in crisis,”MrWatts said. The Committee found that a key issue affecting the current teaching of Asian languages and…
- Local Government, Taxation
- 30/06/2026
- 09:02
MEDIA RELEASE: Facing fire and damaging storms, City of Hobart calls on big polluters to pay for climate damage
The City of Hobart has passed a motion calling on the Federal Government to establish a National Climate Compensation Fund, funded through a levy on major coal, oil and gas corporations, to cover the soaring costs of worsening climate disasters being borne by local councils and communities across Australia. Dr Zelinda Sherlock, City of Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor, who moved the motion, said “The City of Hobart is proud to support a Climate Compensation Fund paid for by a levy on polluting export corporations. Into the future, council budgets will feel the structural challenge of increased costs of repairing roads,…
- Manufacturing
- 30/06/2026
- 08:59
Crusader Caravans recognised as the most awarded caravan manufacturer in Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) history
Key Facts: Crusader Caravans has been recognised by Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) as the most awarded manufacturer in the history of the CIV Hall…
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- Insurance
- 30/06/2026
- 08:48
Insurers urged to be transparent about premium costs
The General Insurance Code Governance Committee (GICGC) has called on insurers to meet their commitments to transparency with customers regarding the cost of insurance premiums. In its report published today, Clear costs at renewal: payment options and pricing transparency, the GICGC found that some insurers are not giving customers clear and accessible information about whether paying monthly, fortnightly or quarterly will cost more overall than paying annually. Chair of the GICGC Veronique Ingram said insurers needed to be clear with customers about the actual cost of each payment option. “When an insurer charges different amounts depending on how a customer…
- Aviation, Legal
- 30/06/2026
- 08:45
Qantas flight credit class action settlement communication begins
A Court-ordered notice is now being sent, by email and text message, to over 1 million Qantas customers potentially eligible for a payment from the $105 million settlement in the Flight Credit Class Action against Qantas. It will take approximately 2 weeks for all who have been deemed potentially eligible to receive a communication. A FAQ document is attached to this media release. Earlier this year the parties reached an agreement to settle the class action, with no admission of liability (subject to Court approval). The Federal Court of Australia has made orders for Echo Law to distribute notices about…
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- Business Finance
- 30/06/2026
- 08:17
New Avetta Research Finds Connecting Risk Strategies Can Reduce Severe Injury Rates and Fatalities
Avetta Insights and Impact Report 2026 indicates integrated risk strategies have reduced severe injury rates by 74% in APAC organisations surveyed SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Avetta®,…
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