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- Media, Medical Health Aged Care
- 03/02/2026
- 09:47
Cancer Council ACT marks World Cancer Day 2026 with cancer community at Canberra Hospital
4 February 2026 World Cancer Day is a global campaign focused on raising awareness and inspiring action to reduce the impact of cancer worldwide,and torecognise the individuals, families, health professionalsandorganisationsworking tirelessly to reduce its burden. Canceraffectsthousands of people in our community every year.Timely, relevant, evidence-based information and support can enhance the quality of life for people with a cancer diagnosis.Cancer Council ACT is committed to working across prevention, support, information,researchand advocacy to ensure all Canberrans have access to the information and support they need. Tohonourthe day, Cancer Council ACT’s Supportive Care Team will be onsite at Canberra Hospitalfrom 9:30am to3pm…
- Biotechnology
- 03/02/2026
- 09:45
Ahead of World Cancer Day: Australian medtech calls for greater focus on pancreatic cancer as nation mourns Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
OncoSil Medical CEO Nigel Lange available for expert commentary on locally advanced pancreatic cancer, treatment innovation and the need for earlier detection Ahead of World Cancer Daythis Wednesday February 4, Australian medical device company OncoSil Medical Ltd (ASX: OSL) is calling for greater awareness and urgency around pancreatic cancer, a disease that is often diagnosed late and remains one of the most challenging cancers to treat. The call comes as Australians reflect on the recent death of Rob Hirst, the legendary drummer, songwriter and founding member of Midnight Oil, which has brought pancreatic cancer into sharp national focus. Hirst died…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 03/02/2026
- 09:45
Australians easing off sun protection too early, dermatologists warn as UV levels remain high into late summer
Key Facts: • UV levels remain high well beyond peak summer in most parts of Australia • Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70 • Dermatologists report people ease off sun protection from late January onwards • UV damage is cumulative and not linked to temperature aloneMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA:Australians may be putting their skin at risk by winding back sun protection too early, with dermatologists warning that UV exposure remains high well beyond peak summer. Dr Emma Hiscutt, dermatologist andDoctify expert, says she commonly sees a drop-off in sun protection habits in March, despite UV…
- Political
- 03/02/2026
- 09:41
Labor must urgently review Victoria’s conversion therapy laws
Family First’s Victorian Upper House candidate Jane Foreman has called on the Allan Labor Government to immediately conduct its long-overdue statutory review of Victoria’s…
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- Food Beverages, Manufacturing
- 03/02/2026
- 09:15
Australia’s food manufacturers focus on innovation as industry gathers in Melbourne in 2026
Key Facts: foodpro 2026 will be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26-29 July, showcasing food and beverage manufacturing innovations The event…
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- Food Beverages, Manufacturing
- 03/02/2026
- 09:15
Registration now open for foodpro 2026 — Australia’s leading food and beverage manufacturing event returns to Melbourne
Key Facts: foodpro 2026, Australia's leading food processing trade event, will run 26-29 July at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Event features 400+ suppliers…
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- Community, Government Federal
- 03/02/2026
- 09:10
Alcohol and gambling companies’ political donations surge in election year
Community organisations are calling for an end to political donations by alcohol and gambling companies, and their lobby groups. New data released this week shows alcohol and gambling companies and their lobby groups donated millions of dollars to Australian political parties around last year’s Federal election, prompting renewed calls from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR)toendpolitical donations fromthese harmfulindustries. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Transparency Registercoversdonation figures for thefinancial year2024 –25. The datarevealsan almost 70%surge in donations from alcohol and gambling companiesand their lobby groupsin the 2024-25financial yearcompared to 2023-24,whichtotalmore than$4.1million. Thisunderlinesthe…
- Local Government
- 03/02/2026
- 09:04
North Sydney Streets: Crows Nest – a day of food, fun and community!
On Saturday 21 February, from 12pm to 5pm, Willoughby Road will close to traffic and open to the community for a free celebration designed…
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- Business Finance
- 03/02/2026
- 08:41
Heitman and Erben to Develop Western Australia’s Largest PBSA asset in the core of Perth CBD
Perth City Link site will be transformed into a 1,146-bed, 19-storey student accommodation community MELBOURNE, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate…
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