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- People Society
- 14/08/2026
- 23:18
The Estée Lauder Companies and University of Leeds Partner to Advance the Future of Complexion Shade Matching
New research aims to tackle one of beauty’s most persistent challenges: accurately matching shade complexion-enhancing products to the full, diverse spectrum of global skin…
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- Environment, Transport Automotive
- 14/08/2026
- 19:07
Heavy Vehicle Reform to Unleash Australia’s Clean Freight Opportunity
Reform to Unleash Australia's Clean Freight Opportunity New heavy vehicle productivity reforms are another step towards more electric trucks on the road, unlocking billions in GDP every year The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has applauded today’s decision of federal, state and territory Treasurers to commit to heavy vehicle reforms designed to unlock more electric freight vehicles – Australia’s biggest unseized economic opportunity. Treasurers meeting today agreed to a package of heavy vehicle productivity reforms that could boost Australia's GDP by up to $4.4 billion a year, including the removal of long-standing regulatory barriers holding back electric trucks. The Government's Heavy…
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- Disability, Federal Budget
- 14/08/2026
- 18:37
PWDA slams Senate Committee’s Recommendation to Pass NDIS Bill
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability rights and advocacy organisation, has condemned the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s recommendation that theNational Disability…
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- Disability, Local Government
- 14/08/2026
- 18:15
North Sydney Olympic Pool open as normal from tomorrow
North Sydney Olympic Pool will be open and operating as normal on Saturday 15th August following the completion of works to address a power issue. Council thanks the community for its patience and understanding during the temporary closure and looks forward to welcoming visitors back to the facility. For more information: IMPORTANT CENTRE UPDATE - SATURDAY 15 AUGUST - North Sydney Olympic PoolContact details: [email protected]
- Energy
- 14/08/2026
- 18:03
Paysafe Becomes Envision Racing Title Partner to Build the Future of Fan Engagement; Where Motorsport, Gaming and Payments Become One
New alliance will turn Formula E fans into participants, connecting race weekends, gaming and rewards through Paysafe’s global payments network, with the team entering…
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- Government Federal, Oil Mining Resources
- 14/08/2026
- 16:10
Heavy Vehicle Reform Report Delivers Progress, but Key Gaps Remain
Key Facts: The Productivity Commission's final report into heavy vehicle reform has been welcomed by Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), with key recommendations reflecting priorities advocated by Australia's heavy construction materials industry.The Commission has recommended greater as-of-right access for Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles and further Commonwealth funding for local government road and bridge assessments, alongside network-based automated access through the National Automated Access System (NAAS).Implementation of NAAS alone is estimated to increase GDP by approximately $600 million to $1.3 billion, whilst reducing unnecessary permits and cutting truck movements across housing and infrastructure supply chains.The report supports nationally consistent additional…
- Education Training, Political
- 14/08/2026
- 14:32
ICAC inquiry: Union members demand full transparency on school funding
14 August 2026 The union representing teachers and support staff in non-government schools in NSW and the ACT is deeply concerned by revelations that public funding for Catholic schools may have been wrongfully spent on Liberal party matters including branch stacking. The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW made illegal political donations to the NSW Liberal party at the behest of its chief executive Dallas McInerney, who has stood aside from his role. Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch Secretary Carol Matthews said union members support full transparency and accountability in the…
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- Education Training, Employment Relations
- 14/08/2026
- 13:58
Higher Ed union ‘vacuum’
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is unable to fill the majority of its own committee roles in universities around Australia, creating a governance vacuum. The Australian Electoral Commission recently conducted elections for NTEU committee and other roles at higher education institutions. More than 75 per cent of roles remain vacant, raising questions about the union’s capacity to apply appropriate governance to its operations. The NTEU needed to fill almost 220 positions on university-based committees, but could fill only 53. Many branch secretary and branch president roles are vacant. At some universities not one position attracted a nomination, including national…
- Entertainment, Government ACT
- 14/08/2026
- 13:12
Planetarium concert. Super-fast planes. Indigenous gin. Aussie Moon rover. And a VR tour of rugby players’ brains.
Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview before and throughout the ‘week’. Here are Queensland highlights from the national festival that reaches…
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