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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 23/02/2026
- 08:00
New resource to support the improvement of medication management
Researchers at Monash University and Flinders University have released a new guide on how to establish and lead a quality improvement collaborative (QIC) to support senior healthcare professionals, managers and leaders across healthcare settings who are seeking to improve medication management practices. A QIC uses an evidenced based approach to bring healthcare professionals together from different sites to learn, share and implement best practice in a measurable and sustainable way. QICs have successfully been used in a range of different fields and settings to improve the quality of healthcare. Quality improvement strengthens health systems to deliver high quality person-centred care,…
- Environment
- 23/02/2026
- 07:16
CLARENCE MINE ORDERED TO PAY $815,000 FOLLOWING WOLLANGAMBE RIVER POLLUTION
Clarence Colliery Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay $815,000 in fines and penalties after being convicted of five environmental offences linked to discharges of untreated mine water into the Wollangambe River, near the Blue Mountains National Park. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) successfully prosecuted the company for all charges under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). This followed guilty pleas relating to pollution incidents from its coal mine near Lithgow on 20-21 December 2023 and 5-6 April 2024. The court handed down a $543,500 fine and ordered the company to pay the EPA’s legal…
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- Science
- 23/02/2026
- 07:00
Seabird conservation starts upstream, scientists say
New research from Monash University, in collaboration with Phillip Island Nature Parks, has found conclusive evidence that rivers are vital drivers of food and…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 23/02/2026
- 06:25
‘Healthcare funding should be based on evidence, not politics’: RACGP
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has called on the Federal Government to establish an independent pricing authority to ensure Medicare rebates accurately reflect the true cost of delivering care. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said the College’s pre-budget submission highlights the need for an independent body to ensure rebates are backed by Australia’s healthcare data and free of partisan political intervention/influence. “For decades, patients’ Medicare rebates have failed to keep pace with inflation and rising operational costs, driving up out-of-pocket expenses and creating barriers to access,” he said. “GPs work at the centre of multidisciplinary teams, but for…
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- Political, Property Real Estate
- 23/02/2026
- 06:00
Social housing push dominates CGT discount inquiry as hearings kick off
Social housing has emerged as a top priority for capital gains tax reform, with half of all organisation submissions to a Senate inquiry backing or raising the idea of redirecting the billions in savings toward building affordable rentals.Ahead of hearings kicking off today, Everybody’s Home has analysed the submissions and found that more than seven in 10 organisations want the investor tax break to be abolished or reformed.The hearings will be held in Melbourne today, followed by Canberra and Sydney later this week.Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize said:“These responses show strong support for winding back tax breaks that reward property…
- General News
- 23/02/2026
- 06:00
Football fans urged to join world record attempt on International Women’s Day
Fashion-Led World Record Attempt to Unite Fans at Matildas v Korea Republic on International Women’s Day Monday 23 February 2026 Editor’s note: images/videos of the Stadia 2 Street campaign available here: https://officeofsport.intelligencebank.com/customshare/index/ArDAv Football fans across Australia are being encouraged to take part in a fashion-led world record attempt on International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), as part of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match between the CommBank Matildas and Korea Republic at Stadium Australia. Fans will join the world record attempt for the most simultaneous selfies at 7.30pm AEDT, joining the moment from wherever they are, whether travelling…
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- General News, Mental Health
- 23/02/2026
- 06:00
New Documentary: Prescription for Violence – Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects: TGA Issues Homicidal Ideation Warning for ADHD Drug
Key Facts: Is there a link between psychiatric drugs and violence including suicide? TGA issued warnings about the risk of homicidal ideation associated with the ADHD drug atomoxetine in paediatric patients. New documentary: Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry's Deadly Side Effects. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has launched the global release of Prescription for Violence – Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects, a two-hour documentary presenting extensive evidence correlating violent crimes, including domestic multiple shootings and suicides, to the widespread use of psychiatric drugs. CCHR organisations worldwide say the documentary underscores the urgent need for mandatory toxicology screening in violent crime…
- Community
- 23/02/2026
- 06:00
AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection
Loneliness and social isolation are now recognised as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI ‘digital companions’ marketed as a solution for loneliness are profoundly unethical, and could even increase social isolation. The research, Against Imaginary Friends: why digital companions are no solution to social isolation, argues that AI chatbots and avatars being promoted as substitutes for social contact, particularly among older people, only offer an illusion of social connection and risk deepening social isolation. Lead researcher Professor Robert Sparrow from the Monash Arts Faculty’s Department of Philosophy, said the…
- Transport Automotive, Travel Tourism
- 23/02/2026
- 05:06
Monash showcases innovation at the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026
Fans, aspiring engineers, and technology enthusiasts will have the chance to explore the cutting-edge work of Monash University’s engineering student teams at the FORMULA…
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