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- Games Gaming, Information Technology
- 17/09/2026
- 16:55
ROG Celebrates 20 Years of Gaming Innovation at ROG Lab Sydney 2026
Key Facts: · ROG Lab returns to Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium, Darling Harbour, Sydney on 26-27 September 2026 for a free, open-to-public celebration of…
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- Foreign Affairs Trade, International News
- 17/09/2026
- 16:28
REACTION: Red Lines Legislation
In response to today’s announcement that the Australian Government has voted against referring the Red Lines legislation to a Senate inquiry, Oxfam Australia Executive Lead of Public Engagement, Rod Goodbun said: “We are disappointed that the Government has chosen not to support further parliamentary scrutiny of this important legislation. “Australia must ensure its weapons, money and trade do not contribute to genocide, war crimes or other serious violations of international law. “Parliamentary scrutiny is an important part of making sure our laws reflect Australia’s international obligations. We urge the Government to support a proper examination of the Red Lines legislation,…
- Industrial Relations
- 17/09/2026
- 16:04
Keeping young workers safe during school holidays
Workforce Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) will be conducting inspections of businesses these school holidays to ensure young workers are being employed safely and to help employers comply with the law. WIV will conduct inspections in the retail and hospitality sectors, where children under 15 are most likely to be employed during the holidays. Common risks associated with child employment in these industries include; burns from cooking equipment, cuts from knives, manual handling injuries and insufficient supervision. Businesses hiring children under 15 must hold a child employment licence and follow strict conditions covering: The type of work children can perform Supervision requirements…
- General News
- 17/09/2026
- 16:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches Inbound Tourism Website Developed by TCVB to Connect Tokyo and Northern Kanto Prefectures of Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma
TOKYO, Sept. 17, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ -- - Website Introduces Journeys through Cities, Natural Beauty, History and Hot Springs Just 1-2 Hours by Train from Tokyo - The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched a new official website on Monday, September 14, 2026, operated by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) in collaboration with the three prefectures of northern Kanto -- Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma -- to encourage international visitors to travel around Japan with Tokyo as their starting point. Image of Tokyo and Northern Kanto Prefectures: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M109217/202609165991/_prw_PI1fl_3x7Itm1D.png In addition to introducing major attractions in Tokyo, the iconic gateway to Japan,…
- Immigration
- 17/09/2026
- 15:44
New population data proves Australia is growing for broke, following immigration debate.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that Australia’s population expanded by 392,700 in the year to 30 March 2026, 292,100 of which from net oversees migration, lifting population towards 28 million, which was passed in early June 2026. Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) observes that Australia’s infrastructure and natural environment remain under severe, worsening pressure as immigration driven population growth continues to boost total numbers by 1 million people every 30 months. SPA experts are available for further comment: Peter Strachan – National President, Sustainable Population Australia Contact Peter after 06:30am AWST at: [email protected] or 0412 400 952A recent short…
- Manufacturing, Union
- 17/09/2026
- 15:20
New laws strengthen defence against damaging import surges
MEDIA RELEASE 17 September 2026 New laws strengthen defence against damaging import surges Australia will have a new weapon to defend local jobs and production from damaging import surges, after new trade laws passed Federal Parliament today. The Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026 moves safeguard investigations out of the Productivity Commission and into Australia’s specialist trade remedies body. The Anti-Dumping Commission will become the Australian Trade Remedies Commission, bringing safeguards, anti-dumping and countervailing investigations under one roof. The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union, working with fellow manufacturing unions the AMWU and AWU, has campaigned for the change for more…
- Government VIC, Oil Mining Resources
- 17/09/2026
- 14:43
CCAA and CCF Call for Action as Victorian Fuel Costs Climb
Key Facts: Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) and Civil Contractors Federation Victoria (CCF Victoria) are calling for urgent clarification on fuel-cost relief across Victoria's Big Build programme, with Melbourne diesel prices having risen by almost 57 per cent since late February 2022.The organisations have written jointly to the Victorian Premier seeking an urgent meeting after a member reported that Suburban Connect stated all Big Build projects have been directed not to provide fuel-cost relief unless contracts expressly include a rise-and-fall mechanism.CCAA and CCF Victoria argue that the absence of a rise-and-fall clause in legacy fixed-price contracts is precisely why…
- Community
- 17/09/2026
- 14:39
The Nutbush is taking over regional Victoria – all in the name of cancer research
Key Facts: Hundreds of people are set to gather at the Horsham Showgrounds on Sunday 27 September at 1.00 pm to perform the Nutbush,…
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- Environment
- 17/09/2026
- 13:59
New report reveals the hidden cash in Australia’s trash
17 September2026 New report reveals the hidden cash in your trash A new report released today reveals that up to $330m could be unlocked from the nation’s garbage each year with simple changes to Australia's recycling system. The report found that aligning the nation’s patchwork of kerbside recycling and packaging design to the needs of the manufacturing sector would generate a consistent stream of higher quality recycled material for use in the nation’s factories and export markets, saving cost and stimulating up to $2.6 billion investment each year. Economist Stephen Koukoulas, who did the economic analysis for the Soft Plastic…
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