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- Government NSW
- 24/06/2026
- 09:37
More drones for shark surveillance are a boost for public safety but shark nets counterproductive
SYDNEY(June24,2026)—The Minns NSW Governmentannouncement of increased investment inthe Shark Management Program gives a great boost to thedrone surveillancethat benefitspeople andanimals, but the continued use ofdiscreditedshark nets underminessafety gains. The announcement outlinedan investment of 86.6 million dollars over the next two years, supporting and expandingtheSharkManagement Program. Humane World for Animals Australia (previously known as Humane Society International Australia) marine biologist Lawrence Chlebecksaid:“Drones are a fantastic way to enhance the safety of swimmersand surferson our beacheswithoutalsohaving anunnecessaryimpact on animals.We applaud the state government’s further investment in thescience-backeddroneprogram.Expansion of the beaches covered, flying themduringthe winter,and especially atmoretimes whenswimmers and surfers are in the…
- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 24/06/2026
- 09:32
Dentists’ warning on popular weight-loss drugs
Dentists are urging Australians taking, or considering, GLP-1 weight-loss medications to be aware of potential oral health side effects, including bad breath, dry mouth and an increased risk of cavities. This comes amidst Bupa research which revealed 1 in 5 Aussies would consider using medication for weight loss. The data suggests 57 per cent of people want to lose weight, including 75 per cent of women aged 40- 49. While GLP-1 medications are transforming the way many are managing their weight and chronic conditions, active ingredients in these medications can affect saliva flow causing unwanted effects. Bupa Dental Principal Dentist…
- Taxation, Transport Automotive
- 24/06/2026
- 09:26
Australia’s sole traders missing out on up to $608 million in road-related tax deductions
Key Facts: Australia’s sole traders could collectively be missing out on up to $608 million in unclaimed road-related tax deductions, with each eligible sole…
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- Oil Mining Resources
- 24/06/2026
- 09:17
Shell unveils its Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car
Co-engineered vehicle uses innovative thermal management fluid to enable faster charging, greater efficiency and lower lifecycle emissionsLONDON, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shell has today unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to inspire a new design philosophy for the next generation of battery electric vehicles (EVs).This compact, mass-market EV demonstrates next-generation electric vehicle capability, and offers the industry an alternative to the current reliance on ever-larger batteries by re-imagining the fundamentals of thermal management.A New Benchmark for EfficiencyThe vehicle meets three ambitious goals that Shell believes can help drive the future of mass-market…
- Community, Environment
- 24/06/2026
- 08:45
World urged to ditch single-use plastic in global record bid
Plastic Free July is rallying millions to take the Plastic Free Pledge on 1 July 2026, in a mass action aimed at launching World…
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- Energy, Government QLD
- 24/06/2026
- 08:07
QLD BUDGET MISSES THE MARK ON ENERGY AS IT DOUBLES DOWN ON COAL; FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED BENEFITS
24 June 2026 Fiscal overview The QLD state budget released on 23 June forecasts a $6.2bn operating deficit in 2026-27, consistent with the mid-year fiscal and economic review (MYFER), a $3bn improvement from the net operating deficit forecast in the previous budget. The 2026-27 forecast would represent a marked improvement from the $8.8bn deficit estimated in the current 2025-26 period. The QLD Government will deploy $119.2bn into infrastructure investment to deliver enduring economic and social benefits following the 2032 Olympic Games. The $29.6bn capital program in 2026-27 is estimated to support 71,500 jobs. Across the forward estimates, the QLD Government…
- Building Construction, Manufacturing
- 24/06/2026
- 08:00
Fuji SMBE Macquarie and New Edge Group deliver critical electrical infrastructure for major fulfilment centre
Key Facts: Fuji SMBE Macquarie and New Edge Group collaborated to deliver electrical infrastructure for a major new 80,000 square metre fulfilment centre in…
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- Business Finance
- 24/06/2026
- 07:47
MSCI Announces the Results of the MSCI 2026 Market Classification Review
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE-- MSCI released the results of the MSCI 2026 Market Classification Review. Key takeaways from this year's review include: Reclassification of Bulgaria from Standalone to Frontier Market status Assessment of shareholder transparency and coordinated trading concerns in the Indonesian and Turkish equity markets, acknowledging the announced steps undertaken by both markets to address these matters and noting the continued potential for future consultations on the appropriate treatment of these markets if credible progress is not observed Acknowledgement of the removal of floor prices in Bangladesh, with a caution that any reintroduction could prompt a consultation on reclassification from…
- Business Finance
- 24/06/2026
- 07:32
Elliptic Intelligence Used by the FBI in Action Against Huione, the $134 Billion Criminal Marketplace and Money Laundering Operation
WASHINGTON--BUSINESS WIRE-- Elliptic, the global leader in digital asset decisioning, today announced that its intelligence was used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in today's action against the operators of Huione Group. The Justice Department announced the seizure of a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of the Huione Group, a Cambodia-based corporate conglomerate. First exposed by Elliptic in July 2024, Huione Guarantee was a Telegram-based marketplace serving online fraudsters across Southeast Asia. Merchants sold money laundering services, stolen personal data, websites and other goods and services necessary to perpetrate so-called “pig-butchering” scams and other online fraud., By the time…
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