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- Government Federal, Taxation
- 20/03/2026
- 09:07
Eateries grilled as FWO and ATO inspect Gold Coast food outlets
This is a joint media release from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Gold Coast fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés have received surprise visits from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this week. Operation Crimson involved the two regulators inspecting about 25 eateries, in Nerang and surrounding suburbs, to check they are paying employees correctly, and complying with record-keeping, tax and super laws. The federal agencies also visited some Broadbeach businesses the FWO had previously inspected. The targeted inspections were based on factors such as anonymous reports to the FWO…
- Energy, Environment
- 20/03/2026
- 08:54
Media Release: NSW coal update falls short of what science, families and regional communities need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20 March 2026 Parents for Climate says the NSW Government’s updated coal position is a welcome sign thatcoal expansion cannot continue unchecked, but warns the changes are still too weak to meetthe scale of the challenge facing families, workers and regional communities. Parents for Climate said the government’s no-greenfield position is a step forward, but missesthe mark because all major coal mining projects proposed in NSW are extensions and expansions not new mines on greenfield sites. The new policy still allows for extensions and expansions that will unleash billions of tonnes of climate pollution. While formalising restrictions…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 20/03/2026
- 08:53
Australia must strengthen its safety net as unemployment and prices rise
As prices and unemployment rises, the Federal Government must go beyond routine indexation and substantially lift income support payments to strengthen our safety net and help people on the lowest incomes, ACOSS says. “With the conflict in the Middle East increasing fuel costs and risking rises in the price of groceries and energy, Australia needs a strong safety net that protects people from poverty,” ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said. Pensions and allowance payments like JobSeeker increase today due to routine indexation that occurs twice per year. This routine indexation delivers a CPI increase of just $7.55 per week, or…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 20/03/2026
- 08:21
‘The start Canberra needs to grow its GP workforce’: 26% more GPs to train in the ACT
Canberra has welcomed a record number of future specialist GPs participating in the Commonwealth-funded Australian GP Training (AGPT) Program with the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP). In 2026, 29 future GPs have commenced training in the ACT, 26% more than in 2025. Meanwhile, a further 18 eligible doctors applied to train as GPs, indicating with more support for GP supervisors and more Commonwealth-funded AGPT places, the RACGP can train more specialist GPs in Canberra. RACGP NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman said the increase is a promising start, and one to build on. “It’s a win, and it’s the start…
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- Education Training
- 20/03/2026
- 07:34
More than 8,300 students performing in show-stopping Sydney Olympic Park event over three big nights
VISION & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ---In its fifth year, the large-scale performing arts event, Pulse Alive, is back bigger than ever showcasing the talents of K to 12 public school students from across the state. The 2026 show will see more than 400 schools and 8,300 students take to Sydney Olympic Park’s Ken Rosewell Arena stage this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Students have travelled from as far as Broken Hill, Condobolin, Wagga Wagga, Lightning Ridge, Inverell and Grafton to participate in the Department of Education Arts Unit event that promotes equity and inclusion by offering students of all abilities…
- Science
- 20/03/2026
- 07:10
Xypex 2025 International Best Project Awards – Winners Announced
Xypex announces 2025 award winners recognizing excellence in concrete durability, engineering performance, and crystalline waterproofing technology. VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19,…
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- Energy, Finance Investment
- 20/03/2026
- 07:00
Energy security returns to the top of the geopolitical agenda as ASX-listed uranium stocks take center stage
Good morning Recent conflict in the Middle East has created significant disruption and uncertainty around oil and natural gas supply chains, pushing energy security back to the top of the agenda for governments worldwide. Nuclear is still a hard conversation to have in Australia, with public consensus and political policy slow to engage. The JMM & Tribeca Nuclear Energy Forum at 11am AEDT on Thursday 26th March 2026 is a live, institutional-grade webinar exploring the structural drivers behind renewed global interest in nuclear energy and the investment opportunities emerging from uranium markets. The forum will feature leaders from three ASX-listed…
- Community, General News
- 20/03/2026
- 07:00
New research sheds light on link between disasters and poverty across Victoria
Key Facts: Floods more likely to hit those experiencing disadvantage – and exacerbate it Annual disposable income $22,818 lower in flood-affected areas one year later, compared with similar households elsewhere Government action urgently required to invest in improved risk reduction, preparedness programs and recovery measures Media releaseFriday 20 March, 2026 As communities across Victoria recover from intense flooding and an extreme bushfire season, new research sheds light on the link between socioeconomic disadvantage and disasters, as well as the long-lasting effects on affected communities. The Ripple Effects report, published by the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) and University of…
- Energy
- 20/03/2026
- 07:00
Regulator takes energy retailer ENGIE to court alleging customer support failures
The Essential Services Commission has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria against energy retailer ENGIE. ENGIE is the fifth largest energy retailer in the state, with 180,000 electricity and 155,000 gas residential customers in Victoria. The commission alleges that between 23 January 2024 and 14 November 2024 ENGIE broke Victorian energy laws by: failing to assist customers experiencing financial difficulties failing to provide family violence protections failing to follow rules designed to prevent bill shock collecting debts from customers receiving financial difficulty assistance. The customers identified in court documents include pensioners, a family violence victim-survivor, a…
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