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- Business Company News
- 18/03/2026
- 08:15
Rising Oil Prices Fueling Small Business “Insolvency Wave” as Inflation Crushes Margins
Rising Oil Prices Fueling Small Business “Insolvency Wave” as Inflation Crushes Margins As global oil prices surge toward US$120 per barrel following renewed instability in the Middle East, a significant risk is emerging for Australian small businesses — one that may not yet be visible in official insolvency statistics. While the immediate headlines focus on petrol prices and inflation, the secondary effects of rising fuel costs are quietly placing enormous pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Greg Bartels, Director at Halo Advisory, says the current environment could create the conditions for a sharp increase in business failures, particularly among…
- Energy, Transport Automotive
- 18/03/2026
- 08:00
NOX Energy and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen Launch Australia’s Largest EV-Enabled Building
Melbourne, Australia – 18 March 2026 – NOX Energy and Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen yesterday launched Australia’s largest EV-enabled…
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- Community, Legal
- 18/03/2026
- 07:41
‘On Your Terms’ – national survey to strengthen sex and consent education
The Australian Human Rights Commission will today launch On Your Terms, a national survey of young people to help inform improvements to consent, respectful relationships and sex education in Australia. National Children’s Commissioner Deb Tsorbaris said: ‘We know this topic can be difficult for some people to talk about. We’re inviting young people to do this anonymous survey and share their views and experiences. Their voice will help improve consent education, so it is relevant, timely and helpful for young people. ‘We need to hear from young people and meet them where they’re at with real life, useful education to…
- Religion
- 18/03/2026
- 07:34
Archbishop launches vision for a once-in-a-generation renewal of St Patrick’s Cathedral and precinct
MELBOURNE, 18 March 2026: TheArchbishop of Melbourne, Peter AComensoli,last night launchedLight into the City, a once-in-a-generation project to restore and renew St Patrick’s Cathedral…
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- Indigenous, Medical Health Aged Care
- 18/03/2026
- 07:21
Emerging Aboriginal leaders call for greater Indigenous control over native foods
As Australia’s native food industry booms, experts say Indigenous people must have a seat at the table Aboriginal leaders and advocates have joined together today to call out commercial companies exploiting native food knowledge without adequate community engagement. They are urging government action to ensure Indigenous people can better lead and control the access and benefits that arise from their traditional foods and knowledge. The new evidence-based commentary, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, represents the collective view of six leading Aboriginal academics and one non-Indigenous researcher with expertise across bush food, traditional Indigenous medicines,…
- Government QLD, Transport Automotive
- 18/03/2026
- 07:00
Rail staff cuts threaten safety as Queensland commuters left without help
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) warns that stripping staff from stations across Queensland is reckless and puts the community at risk The RTBU Queensland Branch is calling on the state government to reverse cuts set to come into effect in May which leaves passengers without any on-the-ground assistance after 1pm on weekdays and no staff presence at all on weekends. Branch Secretary Peter Allen said the cuts will put some of the community’s most vulnerable members at risk. “This is a devastating blow to our sector but also the community as a whole. Unstaffed stations means no help…
- General News, Government Federal
- 18/03/2026
- 06:27
Raising NDIS price caps pushes up prices without increasing availability
Raising NDIS price caps results in higher fees and does not increase service provision, new research by the e61 Institute has found. The research tracked prices and service hours in the weeks around 1 July 2025 when the NDIA lifted price caps for some services - including daily living assistance and behaviour supports - and decreased them for others such as physiotherapy and podiatry. The analysis, using data from NDIS plan manager Kismet, found that for every 1% increase to a price cap, providers hiked prices by 0.61% on average with no meaningful increase in the amount of services provided.…
- Government Federal, Mental Health
- 18/03/2026
- 06:10
New poll: Mental health crisis demands urgent action as voters highlight access gap
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026 Mental health crisis demands urgent action as voters highlight access gap 3 in 4 voters concerned about shortage of psychiatrists 7 in 10 voters say the mental health system does not meet their needs Majority say more must be done to improve access and affordability Psychiatrists call for targeted Federal Budget investment Australians are sending a clear message ahead of the Federal Budget: access to mental health care is not meeting community need, and action cannot wait. New national polling commissioned by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) shows widespread concern about…
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- Education Training, Union
- 18/03/2026
- 06:04
*** MEDIA ALERT *** NTEU strike protest rally press conference at University of Newcastle
**** MEDIA ALERT ****What:NTEU members from the University of Newcastle will strike for 24 hours and rally outside NUSpace. A press conference will be held prior to speeches.University of Newcastle staff are once again walking out of classrooms and lecture theatres to protest the failure of university management to reach a compromise on a new enterprise agreement.Who: NTEU Newcastle Branch President, Associate Professor Terry Summers, and other members of staff and students will address the media, staff and supporters.When: Wednesday, 18 March 2026Press conference: 12PMSpeeches: 12.30PMWhere: NUspace, Hunter St & Auckland St, NewcastleContact: Tom Carey 0437 553 333
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