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- Finance Investment, Oil Mining Resources
- 19/08/2026
- 10:25
Pantera Minerals (ASX: PFE) (OTCQB: PTMLF) Pantera starts first modern drilling at Gillham to test high grade US antimony system at depth
Key Facts: Maiden drilling underway at Pantera’s 100% owned Gillham Project in southwest Arkansas. 10 holes for approximately 1,500m will test the Davis, Stewart…
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- General News
- 19/08/2026
- 10:06
Asia Pacific Outpaces the World in Governance Gains, the Chandler Index Finds
BANGKOK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Pacific demonstrates the strongest improvement as a region in the latest 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), with 79% of its governments recording higher scores this year and Singapore holding the top global rank for a fourth consecutive year.Now in its sixth year, the CGGI measures the capabilities and effectiveness of 133 governments worldwide, across seven pillars: Leadership & Foresight, Robust Laws & Policies, Strong Institutions, Financial Stewardship, Attractive Marketplace, Global Influence & Reputation, and Helping People Rise.The findings were presented by Dinesh Naidu, Director (Knowledge) at the Chandler Governance Group (CGG),…
- Mental Health, Women
- 19/08/2026
- 10:06
Women’s mental health cannot be separated from women’s physical health
One in two Australian women is experiencing a mental health issue and almost one in four is experiencing severe psychological distress, according to Beyond…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 19/08/2026
- 09:55
Australia’s “cheese-centric” dairy sector looks to higher-value uses of scarce milk protein supply
Australia’s “cheese-centric” dairy industry is looking to higher-value uses of milk protein – such as nutritional supplements – as national milk production remains low,…
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- Disability, Federal Budget
- 19/08/2026
- 09:49
PWDA: A devastating day for people with disability as NDIS Bill passes
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability rights and advocacy organisation, has condemned the passage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing…
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- Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
- 19/08/2026
- 09:46
PJCIS urges swift passage of Foreign Arrangements Scheme amendments
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today tabled its report for its review of theAustralia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026, recommending that the Bill be passed by the Parliament. The Bill strengthens, streamlines and clarifies Australia’s Foreign Arrangements Scheme, delivering on recommendations from the 2025 independent review led by Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM. At the heart of the reforms is a fundamental shift, moving the Scheme's focus from Australia's narrower "foreign relations" to the broader concept of the "national interest" – a change the Committee says is overdue given the current strategic…
- Aviation
- 19/08/2026
- 09:32
IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome consultation targeting demand-side certainty for low carbon liquid fuels to help kickstart Australian renewable fuels production
IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp have welcomed the Australian Government's release of its Securing Australia's Cleaner Fuels Industry Consultation Paper on establishing a demand-side framework for low carbon liquid fuels, describing it as a critical step towards building a domestic renewable fuels supply chain. The consultation paper recognises that, alongside supply-side measures, Australia needs clear demand-side policy settings to provide industry with the confidence and certainty required to invest in domestic production at scale. These measures are critical to strengthening Australia’s fuel security, supporting sovereign fuel capability and manufacturing opportunities, and capturing greater value from Australia's agricultural feedstocks. Under the…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Travel Tourism
- 19/08/2026
- 09:30
Shitbox Rally is finishing in Darwin on Friday 21st August after 3,700 kms from Adelaide & Car Auction in Fannie Bay on Saturday 22nd August
Key Facts: More than 240 teams are taking part in Shitbox Rally, a seven-day, 3,700-kilometre drive from Adelaide to Darwin in cars worth no…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 19/08/2026
- 09:21
RACGP Rural Showcase strengthens commitment to rural GP workforce
Today,the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP)will host itsfourthRural Showcase,bringing together registrars, ruralgeneral practicesand health organisationsfrom across New South Walesto highlight the diverse career opportunities available in rural Australia. First launched in August 2024, theParramatta-basedevent is designed to connect metro-based and composite registrars with practices in areas of workforce need. The Showcase willprovidepractical insight into rural general practice and career pathways, while highlighting the rewards of working inthesecommunities. RACGP NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman, who will be in attendance,saidbuilding strong connections between registrarsandrural practices is essentialto strengthening the rural GP workforce. “Rural general practice offers registrars the opportunity to build…
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