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- Medical Health Aged Care, Science
- 15/09/2026
- 10:29
Modified BCG vaccine strengthens protection against TB
Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have developed a modified version of the tuberculosis (TB) vaccine BCG that provided stronger…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Community
- 15/09/2026
- 10:21
Record investment for Bupa Foundation’s Community Grants program
Community organisations across Australia and New Zealand will have the opportunity to share in a record $750,000 in funding through the Bupa Foundation’s Community Grants Program, boosting initiatives that help support local health programs, community building and environmental conservation. Since launching in 2019, the Bupa Foundation’s Community Grants Program has committed more than $2.5 million to organisations across Australia and New Zealand that are helping improve health outcomes and create more connected, resilient and sustainable communities. Bronwyn Portes, Bupa APAC Director of Social Impact and Sustainability, said the expanded program reflects Bupa’s commitment to supporting grassroots organisations delivering meaningful local…
- Government NSW, Medical Health Aged Care
- 15/09/2026
- 10:18
Doctors call for NSW Health to act as some patients wait more than a day in emergency
Findings from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) reveal that 1 in 10 patients admitted or transferred to hospital spent at least 25 hours in the emergency department Doctors across NSW demand that the Minns Government properly fund the state’s public hospitals and emergency departments after independent findings from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) revealed that one in 10 patients spent in excess of 25 hours in the emergency department. To address these unacceptable wait times, doctors are calling for a funded plan to increase medical staffing, hospital bed capacity and the services needed to move patients safely through…
- Business Finance
- 15/09/2026
- 10:07
Moody’s to Acquire Minority Stake in Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings)
NEW YORK–BUSINESS WIRE– Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings), a…
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- Aviation
- 15/09/2026
- 10:00
Avoid grounding your holiday by packing right for a safe flight
As Australians prepare for the school holidays, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is reminding travellers to keep power banks, spare batteries, vapes and e-cigarettes with them in the aircraft cabin. CASA’s Pack Right. Safe Flight. campaign is reaching travellers worldwide after aviation authorities in Norway, Finland and the United Kingdom adopted it. The campaign encourages travellers to plan and understand what can and can’t be packed in checked luggage, well before heading to the airport. Australian travellers can join the international push for safe holidays by visiting CASA’s Pack Right. Safe Flight website before leaving for the airport. With…
- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 15/09/2026
- 09:55
Prairie Lithium (ASX: PL9, OTC: PLIXF) selected for Canada Investment Summit as Canada targets $1 trillion investment push
Key Facts: Selected for Canada’s 2026 Investment Summit Prospectus, giving Prairie Lithium direct exposure to global institutional and strategic investors as Canada targets $1 trillion in investment over the next five years. One of Canada’s most advanced lithium brine projects, with Prairie citing its status as the country’s first and only lithium brine facility approved for commercial-scale production, alongside the arrival of North America’s largest DLE unit. Strategic investor engagement is now underway, with Prairie participating in panels, roundtables and meetings with institutional and strategic investors to discuss potential investment and partnership opportunities. 15 September 2026 – Perth, WA |…
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- Education Training
- 15/09/2026
- 09:55
Catholic Education consults community on funding pressures, infrastructure needs and possible co-education shift at St Clare’s College
CACGEL is consulting families, staff, students, alumni and parishes about the future of Catholic education in Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounding regions through a new discussion paper. · Catholic schools are facing significant financial pressures. Government funding currently accounts for around 68% of system revenue and is projected to decline by more than $90 million by 2029 as the final impacts of the Gonski funding reforms take effect. · The cost of delivering education continues to increase, including teacher salaries, student support services, cybersecurity, utilities, cleaning and maintenance. · Building and expanding schools has become substantially more expensive. A new K-12…
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- National News Current Affairs, Political
- 15/09/2026
- 09:51
While Australia Debates Migration, the World Competes for Talent
Key Facts: One million Australians live and work overseas. More than 90% of Australians overseas want to return home at some point, but only 15% have a clear pathway to do so. 75% of Australians overseas want to give back to their home country. Comparable countries including Singapore, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand have introduced strategies, programs or dedicated networks to attract global skills, build domestic capability and engage their diaspora. They recognise that talent is a national asset, wherever it is located, and are putting in place the strategies and infrastructure to turn that talent into national advantage.As skilled…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Business Company News
- 15/09/2026
- 09:34
Slowing milk supply and growing protein demand reshape global dairy outlook – Rabobank
Australia’s dairy sector is expected to continue growing in 2026/27 – although at a more measured pace – as global dairy markets enter a…
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