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- Information Technology, Telecommunication
- 02/02/2026
- 09:38
Quantum-inspired wireless technology could tackle 6G’s biggest challenges
Researchers at Monash University and The University of Melbourne have developed a quantum-inspired approach to optical wireless communication that promises to make 6G networks…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 02/02/2026
- 09:22
The question everyone with breast cancer should ask on World Cancer Day
Key Facts: Breast cancer affects 2.3 million people globally each year, with 670,000 deaths worldwide and over 20,000 diagnoses in Australia annually Clinical trials…
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- General News
- 02/02/2026
- 09:18
With more interest rate hikes predicted, here’s how to save at the lunchbox this year
Funky Food delivers the tasty crunch, not the cost-of-living crunch – and supports farmers With interest another rate rise predicted this week, and Australian…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 02/02/2026
- 09:11
Capstone Copper Resumes Operations at Mantoverde
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announces that operations at the Mantoverde mine in Chile have resumed…
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- Federal Budget
- 02/02/2026
- 08:59
PEAK ACCOUNTING BODY SPOTLIGHTS DECLINING PIPELINE OF ACCOUNTING SKILLS AS BUDGET ACTION
2 February 2026 The peak body for Chartered Accountants has used its Pre-Budget Submission tourgethe Federal Governmentto address the declining pipeline of critical accounting skills andtalent-a key risk toAustralia’s productivity. Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) has outlined how targeted Government investment inaccounting education, skills,and talentwillensure Australian businesses and the economy arewellsupported, now and into the future. “Chartered Accountants play a critical role inthestabilityoflocal andglobal economies, as well asfinancial markets, which are core tonationalproductivity,” CA ANZ CEO Ainslie van Onselen said. “Addressing the accountant shortage presents arealopportunity to strengthen our ability to meet the evolving needs of businesses,economiesand capital markets.” Australia faces an estimated shortfall of around 6,000 accountants…
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- Government Federal
- 02/02/2026
- 08:33
Care minutes performed by religious sisters to be recognised
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to ensure personal care minutes delivered by religious sisters in aged care homes are formally recognised and count towards mandated targets. The Department of Health, Ageing and Disability has updated the definition of a Personal Care Worker to include a person who is a member of a religious order, such as a nun or religious sister, who is also a registered or enrolled nurse. “Catholic aged care providers raised concerns that the valuable care provided by volunteer religious sisters was not being counted under the current aged care rules, despite their…
- Finance Investment, Political
- 02/02/2026
- 08:20
Under-18s super carve-out sees teens in Victoria miss out on $117 million in super contributions
The Super Members Council is pushing to scrap an outdated law that denies super to most under-18 workers, after new analysis shows it will shortchange teenagers in Victoria $117 million in 2025/26. The research found165,000 under-18 workers in Victoria will miss out on an average of $710 in super contributions this year, and about 515,000 teen workers nationally will be denied a combined $405 million. Under current rules, workers under the age of 18 are only legally guaranteed super if they work more than 30 hours a week for one employer. The outdated exclusion was originally made to prevent fees…
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- Employment Relations, Hospitality
- 02/02/2026
- 08:00
Hospitality businesses gain competitive edge through compliance
Key Facts: Compliance with RSA and RSG training is becoming a crucial advantage for hospitality businesses in Australia, not just a regulatory requirement Venues…
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- Property Real Estate
- 02/02/2026
- 08:00
This summer, swimming Naked has never felt so good
Studies suggest that frequent swimming in chlorinated pools may increase the risk of developing asthma and other respiratory allergies. Extended exposure to chlorinated pool…
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