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- Banking
- 13/02/2026
- 10:38
Strengthening protections against financial elder abuse
The Banking Code Compliance Committee and Customer Owned Banking Code Compliance Committee have highlighted the important role banks play in protecting older Australians from financial elder abuse. In a report published today, the two Committees outline the findings of a review of the information banks have available about financial elder abuse and financial powers of attorney. Chair of the Banking Code Compliance Committee, Ian Govey AM, said financial elder abuse is a serious and often hidden issue that can undermine the rights and well-being of older Australians. “Financial elder abuse frequently occurs out of sight, and many cases go unreported…
- Political
- 13/02/2026
- 10:26
Monash expert: Angus Taylor new Liberal leader
Angus Taylor has been chosen as the new Liberal Party leader after winning a spill vote against Sussan Ley. A Monash expert is available to talk about the implications for the Liberal Party and Australian politics more generally. Available for comment: Associate Professor Zareh Ghazarian, Head of Politics and International Relations, Monash School of Social SciencesContact: +61 402 851 224 or [email protected] The following comments can be attributed to Associate Professor Ghazarian: “Angus Taylor has just taken on the hardest job in politics. The Liberal Party has been losing ground in polls to One Nation and the party has been…
- Entertainment
- 13/02/2026
- 10:00
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES?NEXT ROUND OF COMEDIANS FOR 2026
Key Facts: Sydney Comedy Festival's 21st anniversary runs from 13th April to 17th May 2026Notable Australian acts include Celia Pacquloa, Aboriginal Comedy All Stars, and Aunty Donna's improv showInternational performers include British comedian Daniel Foxx and New Zealand mime Tape FaceThe festival features the debut of HR The Musical and the return of Best of Fest showcasePerformances will take place across multiple Sydney venues, including Factory Theatre, Metro Theatre, and Bondi Pavilion 13thFebruary 2026: The Sydney Comedy Festivalannouncesthe latest round of homegrown and international talent joining its extraordinary 21st birthday festivities, as it gears up to spread laughter across the…
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- Government VIC
- 13/02/2026
- 09:42
PROVIDING TAFE EXCELLENCE FOR VICTORIANS WITH DISABILITY
Labor is ensuring people with disability receive equitable access to training. Construction has started on The Gordon’s TAFE Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion in Geelong. Minister Tierney visited The Gordon’s Geelong City campus to officially mark the beginning of building works. The $36 million centre is expected to be complete next year. The Centre will be built in Geelong, home of WorkSafe, TAC and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This will create meaningful jobs for people with a disability and a labour pipeline for these services. A co-creation team of past and current students with disability helped to design…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 13/02/2026
- 09:02
Funding boost for veterans’ compensation assessments a win for access: RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has said updated fee schedules will make medical assessments related to compensation claims more accessible and fairer for veterans. The changes, announced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), will boost funding for veterans accessing compensation assessments from a GP by more than 30%, bringing DVA rates into line with comparable compensation schemes and ensuring they will be indexed annually from 1 July 2026. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said the uplift recognises the time, expertise, and administrative effort required of GPs when preparing compensation related reports. “Veterans deserve timely, high quality…
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- Community, LGBTQIA
- 13/02/2026
- 09:00
Official ceremony to kick off Mardi Gras celebrations
WHAT: The City of Sydney will host the official ceremony to mark the start of Mardi Gras celebrations. The Progress Pride flag raising ceremony will be held at Sydney Town Hall. In celebration of the Mardi Gras 2026 theme – ECSTATICA – leading members of the LGBTIQA+ communities have been invited to come together for the ceremony. 2026 marks the 48th anniversary of Sydney Mardi Gras, which was born out of political action in the LGBTQIA+ communities and continues to highlight important issues and lobby for change. WHEN: TODAY, Friday 13 February TIME: 5-6pm – indoor reception at Sydney Town…
- Government Federal, Indigenous
- 13/02/2026
- 08:55
AMSANT welcomes new Closing the Gap investment as progress remains critical
The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) today noted the Prime Minister’s annual statement on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. It welcomes the Federal Government’s latest investments to build progress, particularly investment in health infrastructure and measures to reduce the cost of food in remote stores. AMSANT Chair Rob McPhee said these initiatives signal growing recognition of the deep and complex challenges facing Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. ‘We welcome the commitment to improve access to Aboriginal employment in the health sector, reduce the cost of groceries in remote communities, and strengthen support for services that…
- Entertainment, Travel Tourism
- 13/02/2026
- 08:45
New Venue, New Energy: Dog Lovers Festival Returns to Brisbane in 2026
Key Facts: Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival returns to Brisbane Showgrounds on 16-17 May 2026 with an expanded format and new outdoor zones Festival will…
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- General News
- 13/02/2026
- 08:25
Mohawk Industries Reports Q4 2025 Results
CALHOUN, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced fourth quarter 2025 net earnings of $42 million and earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.68; adjusted net earnings were $124 million, and adjusted EPS was $2.00. Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $2.7 billion, up 2.4% as reported and down 3.3% on an adjusted basis versus the prior year. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company reported net sales of $2.6 billion, net earnings of $90 million and earnings per share of $1.43; adjusted net earnings were $123 million, and adjusted…
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