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- Education Training
- 31/03/2026
- 15:24
FUEL CRISIS THREATENS AUSTRALIA’S $1.74 BILLION CAMPS SECTOR AS SCHOOLS CANCEL PROGRAMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Australian schools are already cancelling camps as diesel prices exceed $3.00 per litre, threatening to deprive nearly four million young Australians of vital outdoor experiences. The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is calling on schools, community groups, and government partners to hold their commitments to camps and outdoor education - warning that the long-term cost to children's development far outweighs any temporary saving at the pump. Feedback collected from camp operators nationwide over the past 24 hours shows the impact of fuel volatility is already being felt. Survey responses reveal cancellations, shortened programs, increased operational pressure, and growing…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Science
- 31/03/2026
- 15:08
TSANZSRS 2026 honours excellence in respiratory research and leadership
Key Facts: · Respiratory researchers, clinicians and emerging leaders have been recognised at TSANZSRS 2026 through a series of TSANZ awards, fellowships and research honours. · Recipients represent leading institutions across Australia and New Zealand, spanning paediatric respiratory health, asthma, cystic fibrosis, Indigenous lung health and respiratory nursing. · The awards recognise contributions across all career stages, from PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to senior clinical and scientific leaders. Perth, 31 March 2026 - The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has recognised an outstanding group of researchers, clinicians and scientific leaders at the TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting…
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- Government Federal, Medical Health Aged Care
- 31/03/2026
- 14:56
EXPERT ADVISORY GROUP FOR PROSTATE CANCER
Key Facts: The Albanese Government is establishing a national Prostate Cancer Expert Advisory Group. Special Envoy for Men’s Health, Dan Repacholi MP, will co-chair…
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- Energy
- 31/03/2026
- 14:40
Jemena’s Eastern Gas Pipeline: helping solve Australia’s gas supply gap
Jemena has completed works to make the Eastern Gas Pipeline bi-directional, meaning the pipeline is ready to transport 200TJ/d of new gas south from Port Kembla to southeastern NSW and Victoria, in addition to the existing capability to transport 350TJ/d north into New South Wales. Jemena is now proceeding with the next stage of itsSouthern Gas Strategywhich following the right regulatory and market signals will see the company make their compressorstation at Wilton bidirectional – providing a new pathway for gas from northern Australia to reach the southeastern demand centres. Jemena’s plans provide the market extra capacity to move gas…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 31/03/2026
- 14:15
The Surprising Factors Impacting Your Weight Loss Progress
Key Facts: Weight loss is influenced by multiple factors beyond calories, including hormones, sleep quality, stress levels, and gut health Poor sleep disrupts hunger…
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- General News
- 31/03/2026
- 14:07
Fuel crisis caused by ‘just in time’ supply chains and deliberate policy of offshoring refineries and shipping
Australia is staring down a fuel security crisis of its own making, and the Federal Government must act now to rebuild our sovereign capacity…
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- Building Construction, General News
- 31/03/2026
- 13:52
Public Works Committee referred proposed works by the AFP and CSIRO
TheParliamentary Standing Committee on Public Workshas recently commenced two new inquiries into proposed works by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO)under thePublic Works Committee Act 1969. The AFP is proposing to fit out new premises for its Northern Command Headquarters located in Brisbane, Queensland. The proposed new premises will replace the AFP’s existing two major Brisbane offices in Newstead and Fortitude Valley with 10,594 square metres of floorspace at 949 Ann Street in the Brisbane CBD. As well as office space, the proposed works will deliver over 3,000 square metres of technical and…
- Government NSW, Oil Mining Resources
- 31/03/2026
- 13:27
CCAA Welcomes NSW Government Initiative to Keep Freight Moving
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to introduce temporary freight measures to keep goods moving and ease pressure on fuel supply, noting the reforms align with recommendations CCAA put forward in its January submission to the National Transport Commission. The NSW Government has stated the measures will increase access for larger trucks, ease operating restrictions and enable more goods to be moved with fewer trips and less fuel, particularly for regional communities. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said Premier Chris Minns, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Ministers Penny Sharpe, John Graham, Paul Scully and…
- Environment, General News
- 31/03/2026
- 13:24
Committee to hear from lead Department on circular economy benefits and impediments for solar panels
TheHouse of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Waterwill hold its first public hearing on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 as part of itsinquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling. The inquiry was referred on 19 January 2026 by the Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator the Hon Murray Watt. The public hearing will provide an opportunity for the Committee to question officials from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water about current policy settings, regulatory arrangements and future options to improve the sustainability and circularity of Australia’s solar energy system. The Committee has received…
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