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- Disability, Government Federal
- 16/01/2026
- 06:06
Time to take profit out of NDIS, union urges
The Australian Services Union has warned that for-profit providers are jeopardising the viability and integrity of the NDIS, and is urging the federal government to consider banning profiteering companies from the scheme. The call comes after the ABC’s 7.30 program last night aired a story about hundreds of disability support workers being shortchanged their hard-earned pay, superannuation and other entitlements by a complex group of for-profit providers in the NDIS. Over the last 18 months in NSW alone, the ASU has investigated 102 providers for underpaying workers and breaching the Fair Work Act, and all of these, bar two, have…
- Disability, Government Federal
- 16/01/2026
- 06:00
Time to take profit out of NDIS, union urges
The Australian Services Union has warned that for-profit providers are jeopardising the viability and integrity of the NDIS, and is urging the federal government to consider banning profiteering companies from the scheme. The call comes after the ABC’s 7.30 program last night aired a story about hundreds of disability support workers being shortchanged their hard-earned pay, superannuation and other entitlements by a complex group of for-profit providers in the NDIS. Over the last 18 months in NSW alone, the ASU has investigated 102 providers for underpaying workers and breaching the Fair Work Act, and all of these, bar two, have…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Political
- 16/01/2026
- 06:00
National genomic screening program would save thousands of Australians from preventable cancer and heart disease
Leadinggenomic health experts from Monash University are calling for urgent government funding to progress the development of a national preventive genomic testing program that would save thousands of Australians from conditions like cancer and heart disease. This call to action follows a Monash-led nationwide pilot study recently completed, offering free genomic screening to 10,000 Australians aged 18 to 40. The pilot tested for 10 medically actionable genes linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolaemia. The findings are published today in the inaugural edition of the new academic journal Nature Health. The pilot study was led…
- Mental Health, Research Development
- 16/01/2026
- 06:00
New study reveals clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for so many Aussies
A groundbreaking study from the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre reveals new clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, opening the door for more effective, personalised treatments. Examining nearly 15,000 Australians with depression in one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers from the Brain and Mind Centre’s Youth Mental Health and Technology team identified a clinically distinct “atypical depression” subtype that is strongly linked to other mental and physical illnesses like diabetes. Published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, the study found that this atypical depression group (21 per cent of the study sample)…
- Technology Innovation
- 16/01/2026
- 05:12
World Economic Forum and Salesforce Empower Global Leaders With First-of-its-Kind Agentic Assistant for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos
The Forum activates its vast data stores through Agentforce 360, enabling a level of preparation and decision-making for its over 3,000 attendees previously unachievable by human processing alone SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE-- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 CRM, today announced the activation of the World Economic Forum’s institutional knowledge powered by Agentforce 360 to support over 3,000 of the world’s most influential leaders at the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The Forum has launched a new proactive, high-precision concierge app, “EVA,” built on the Agentforce 360 Platform, Salesforce’s agentic platform. EVA will empower attendees to move beyond traditional information…
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- Business Finance
- 16/01/2026
- 01:40
Andersen Consulting Expands Human Capital Offering With Addition of Jakarta Consulting Group
SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE-- Andersen Consulting deepens its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Jakarta Consulting Group (JCG), an advisory firm known for its expertise in organizational transformation, human capital strategy, and leadership development. Headquartered in Indonesia, JCG has advised companies in industries such as real estate, mining, and manufacturing through strategic and cultural transformation. With core offerings that include business and management consulting, HR consulting, assessment, and business and management training, the firm is known for its ability to transform businesses and leaders with agility, cultural intelligence, and execution-driven solutions. “We’ve always believed that sustainable transformation begins with people —…
- Business Finance
- 16/01/2026
- 01:26
illumynt Reports 60% Revenue Growth and Launches Global Innovation Center to Meet Rising Enterprise Security and Sustainability Demands
BOSTON–BUSINESS WIRE– illumynt an intelligent, security-first technology lifecycle partner, today announced significant growth and innovation milestones that position the company as a leader in…
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- Technology Innovation
- 16/01/2026
- 01:12
Rimini Street Wins Multiple Industry Awards Recognizing AI Innovation, Client-First Culture, Technical Excellence and Business Impact
Accolades include Tech Ascension Award for AI-Powered Agent Solution of the Year, Top Tech of the Year Award (Las Vegas), Silver Globee Award in…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 16/01/2026
- 01:11
Generation Mining Closes Upsized “Bought Deal” Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of Approximately $34.5 Million, Including Full Exercise of Over-Allotment Option
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO–BUSINESS WIRE– Generation Mining Ltd. (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) (“Generation Mining”…
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