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- Federal Election, General News
- 19/03/2026
- 13:52
Electoral Matters Committee listens to Tasmania
The Electoral Matters Committee will be conducting public hearings in Hobart and Devonport as part of its inquiry into the 2025 federal election. The Committee Chair, Mr Jerome Laxale MP said, ‘Australian polling booths are the envy of the world as welcoming places of civic participation and good-natured competition. Yet for many voters and campaigners, the 2025 election was one of the most unpleasant and confronting in their memory.’ ‘During this inquiry, the Committee has taken the time to listen to ordinary Australians make statements about their experiences at the 2025 federal election. These valuable experiences will contribute to the…
- Business Finance
- 19/03/2026
- 13:40
Maven Publishes Letter on Bain-Sponsored Management Buyout Offer for MCJ – Highlighting Significant Undervaluation and Governance Concerns
Outlines deeply undervalued Offer and apparent disregard of fundamental safeguards designed to protect MCJ minority shareholdersEncourages shareholders not to tender HONG KONG--BUSINESS WIRE-- Maven Investment Partners Ltd. Hong Kong Branch (“Maven”), one of the largest minority shareholders of MCJ Co., Ltd (“MCJ” or the “Company”) with a stake close to 3%, published a letter today addressed to all shareholders of the Company concerning the unfair terms of the tender offer (“Offer”) by BCPE Meta Cayman, L.P. (“Bain”) for MCJ. Maven confirms it has no intention of tendering into the Offer on current terms, which it views as an egregious disregard…
- Energy, Oil Mining Resources
- 19/03/2026
- 13:30
Emerging energy leaders called to step forward as national Consumer Grid Summit dates are announced
THURSDAY 17 MARCH RACE for 2030 is calling on the current and future generation of energy sector leaders to be part of a new national initiative to help shape the future of Australia’s electricity system, with dates now confirmed and Expressions of Interest applications open. The Consumer Grid Summit 2026, confirmed today for 24–25 June in Sydney, will bring together current and emerging leaders from industry, government, regulation, research, and consumer advocacy to develop practical options for navigating the next phase of Australia’s energy transition. The Summit will be preceded by a series of Grid Transformation Masterclasses, running online from…
- Sport Recreation
- 19/03/2026
- 13:11
The Athlete’s Foot x adidas bring community netball experience to Court Clash ’26
Netball will take centre stage at Kardinia Park on 22nd March as The Athlete’s Foot and adidas host a free event alongside the highly…
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- Transport Automotive
- 19/03/2026
- 13:11
Retro Rides Celebrates Strong Inaugural Auction Results as High-Quality March Line Up Goes Live
Key Facts: RRAuctions' debut February auction attracted over 1,000 registered bidders globally, featuring a Ferrari F40 that achieved a top bid of $3.4 million…
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- Emergency Services, Government NSW
- 19/03/2026
- 12:41
CELEBRATION OF FIREFIGHTERS TAKES FLIGHT AT HARS AVIATION MUSEUM
19 March 2026 Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers and their families from the Illawarra and Shoalhaven will be thanked and recognised on Saturday, 21 March at Albion Park Rail at a Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) Family Day. Attendees will have free access to the HARS Aviation Museum, home to some of Australia’s incredible aviation history including a wealth of historic aircraft and aviation artefacts. The RFSA team will be on hand serving up lunch to members and their families, as well as offering complimentary health checks and access to mental health support services. RFSA President Scott Campbell said the…
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- Environment
- 19/03/2026
- 12:36
Greenpeace statement on escalating attacks on gas fields in Middle East
Sydney, Thursday 19 March 2026 — In response to escalating attacks on gas fields in the Middle East, including Israeli strikes on Iran’s giant…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 19/03/2026
- 12:00
Monash researchers launch ‘OZ-ABCD’ tool to curb medication harm in aged care
Researchers at Monash University, together with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and medication safety experts, have developed the first national consensus list of medicines with a high risk of harm in Australian residential aged care. Published in the Australasian Journal on Ageing, the study identified 15 high-risk medications or medication classes that require specialised monitoring in aged care settings. These medications carry a significant risk of serious harm or death if misused or used in error. Health professionals and health service organisations are required to have systems in place to identify and mitigate the risks associated with high-risk medications…
- Medical Health Aged Care, National News Current Affairs
- 19/03/2026
- 11:58
Rising Gold policy premiums reflects growing healthcare costs and need for reform
The rising cost of Gold health insurance policies highlights the deeper challenges Australia’s health system is facing as the population ages and the cost of delivering care continues to soar. CEO of Private Healthcare Australia, Dr Rachel David, said the higher increases for some Gold policies reflect the reality that these products cover the most complex and costly medical treatment that is likely to be accessed within the next 12 months. “Gold policies cover services such as inpatient mental health care, weight loss surgery, reproductive services, pregnancy and birth, and joint replacements, as well as other high-cost hospital treatments,” Dr…
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