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- Government NSW
- 23/12/2024
- 10:29
VEOLIA LANDFILL FINED FOR FAILING TO MANAGE LEACHATE LEVELS
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $30,000 fine to Veolia for failing to adequately manage leachate levels at its Newline Road landfill in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle. The EPA found that Veolia has not complied with requests to progressively cap, or seal, the landfill, a crucial measure to prevent the rainwater getting into the waste stored on site. This failure has led to increased volumes of leachate, a wastewater generated by landfill operations, creating a potential risk to groundwater, nearby wetlands and the Williams River. EPA Executive Director Operations Jason Gordon said the EPA takes the protection…
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- Business Company News
- 23/12/2024
- 10:11
News Corp Announces Agreement to Sell Foxtel to DAZN for Enterprise Value of A$3.4 Billion
Foxtel, which has transformed into a digital and streaming leader in sports and entertainment content under News Corp management, will join DAZN, a global…
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- Information Technology
- 23/12/2024
- 10:10
New Repeat Orders for QUADRA High-Throughput Metrology System from Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer fills up Nearfield Instruments’ 2025 Order Book
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearfield Instruments, a pioneer in advanced process control metrology solutions, is proud to announce that it has received repeat purchase orders for its flagship QUADRA High-Throughput Process Control Metrology System. This follow-up order highlights Nearfield Instruments’ increasing market traction and its success in penetrating high-volume manufacturing operations.The QUADRA system offers cutting-edge capabilities for in-line process control by Nearfield’s high-throughput AFM metrology technologies that deliver highly accurate, non-destructive 3D measurements of critical semiconductor parameters. By providing real-time feedback on critical device structures, the system provides good correlation to device yield and enables manufacturers…
- Finance Investment
- 23/12/2024
- 10:05
TPB guidance to support tax practitioners
Today the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) issued a range of guidance products to support tax practitioners. This practical guidance addresses Government reforms to the tax and regulatory system which improve community confidence, address misconduct, enhance professional standards and ensure a level playing field. The reforms enhance the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) to support the majority of tax practitioners who act ethically and legally in advising their clients and improve transparency. This ensures tax practitioners engage with the TPB or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to address false or misleading statements and that significant breaches of the Code are notified…
- Community, Food Beverages
- 23/12/2024
- 09:41
Full Fridge, Full House? How to Avoid Losing Over $400 Worth of Food This Christmas
What every Aussie homeowner needs to know about food safety during blackouts With the average Australian household increasing their grocery spend from $190 per week (source: Finder Consumer Sentiment Tracker) to $406 during Christmas week (source: PureProfile 2024 Christmas Report), the festive season puts a big price tag on food. But imagine the power cuts out. Your fridge is packed with seafood, ham, cheeses, pavlova –ready to feed a crowd –only to spoil. It’s a sure fire way to take the magic out of Christmas. As Australia’s ageing energy grid struggles to meet soaring demand, the Australian Energy Market Operator…
- Biotechnology, Science
- 23/12/2024
- 09:00
CUREator + deploys $18.5 million in its first funding round
MELBOURNE, Australia — 23 December 2024 CUREator +, has announced that eight local startups developing innovations with the potential to save lives and improve wellbeing will receive grants totalling $18.5 million in its first funding round. CUREator+, delivered in partnership with Brandon BioCatalyst and ANDHealth, is a national program focused on accelerating the research translation and commercialisation of preclinical and clinical early-stage Australian medical research and medical innovations with commercial potential. These innovations include drugs (novel and repurposed), devices, diagnostics and digital technologies that address unmet needs. Enabling rapid assessment of the efficacy of cancer treatments AI-powered platform providing early…
- Community, Internet
- 23/12/2024
- 07:56
Media Release – Keeping kids’ tech devices Grinch-free this Christmas
Act for Kids is urging parents and carers to secure electronic devices and boost parental controls before kids receive these gifts this Christmas Day.…
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- Results Statistics
- 23/12/2024
- 07:52
Saturday Lotto Draw no. 4531 and Super 66 Draw no. 4531
Official Results Saturday Lotto Draw no. 4531 Draw Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024 Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers 44 27 38 18 9 25 (drawn order) Supplementary Numbers 23 7 (drawn order) Dividends Dividend Total Winners Total Prizes Payable Division 1 $1,350,452.62 4 $5,401,810.48 Division 2 $12,517.40 52 $650,904.80 Division 3 $951.85 1,035 $985,164.75 Division 4 $27.40 53,266 $1,459,488.40 Division 5 $15.50 147,369 $2,284,219.50 Division 6 $8.95 760,942 $6,810,430.90 962,668 $17,592,018.83 Winning State(s) / Suburb(s): VIC / 1 x Edithvale, 1 x Malvern QLD / 1 x Online WA x 1 Official Results Super 66 Draw no. 4531 Draw Date: Saturday,…
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- Political, Property Real Estate
- 23/12/2024
- 07:25
Renters thousands of dollars worse off this Christmas
Shocking new analysis reveals that renters in some of Australia’s capital cities are thousands of dollars worse off this Christmas, with annual rents up to $3,600 higher than a year ago.Everybody’s Home has analysed SQM Research weekly asking rents data, which has shown the alarming annual rise in rents (December 2023 to December 2024) that is smashing Australians in capital cities.The analysis shows renters in capital cities are paying an average of $1,593 more annually to rent a house compared to last year, while people in units are paying an additional $1,084.Adelaide renters living in units have copped the biggest…
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