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- Business Company News, Defence
- 17/08/2026
- 13:50
Defence Security Advisory Firm De Stefano & Co Expands National Footprint With Melbourne Office Opening
Hi there, Hope you are well! Victoria’s defence sector is growing rapidly, with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showing that the sector generated $2.4 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) between 2024 and 2025, up by more than 40% since the 2020-21 period. Against this backdrop, defence security advisory firmDe Stefano & Co has opened a new office in Melbourne, marking a strategic, long-term investment in Victoria’s growing defence sector. The attached media release explores the motivation behind the expansion, as well asDe Stefano & Co’s commitment to building partnerships with government, Prime Defence contractors and key…
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- Political
- 17/08/2026
- 13:39
‘We Speak Gay’: Taxpayer-Linked Tourism Scheme Gives Rainbow Travellers Special Treatment While Families Are Left Out
Family First Party National Director Lyle Shelton has criticised the national rollout of the “Rainbow Ready” tourism accreditation scheme, warning it hands one group…
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- Defence, Mental Health
- 17/08/2026
- 13:30
Commissioner seeks Territory veterans’ views on national reform
Key Facts: Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Penny McKay will visit Darwin from 17–20 August to meet with veterans, serving ADF members, and support…
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- Building Construction, Indigenous
- 17/08/2026
- 12:56
Walk Together: Design Guided by Country to shape our futures
TheFirst Nations Advisory Committee and Cultural Reference Panelof the Australian Institute of Architects is today releasingWalk Together: Design GuidedByCountry– a new, freely accessible resource that willsupport architectsand built environment professionalstoengagemeaningfullywith First NationsPeoples and Country in their projects. Developed collaboratively over several years,Design Guided by Countrywillsupport architects, graduates and studentstoenactculturally responsive approaches and design methodologiesthat prioritise the health and wellbeing of Country, respect forcultural authority,protect and celebratecultural heritage, andstrengthenFirst Nations communities’capacitiesto care for Country. Itfollows in the footstepsoftheworkofIndigenousElders and Knowledge Holders, architects,designers,activistsand academicswho have advancedrespectful and meaningful approaches to engagementswith representative communities, organisations, and First Nations makers and individuals. “WalkTogether: Design…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 17/08/2026
- 12:53
TIKTOK’S VIRAL CORTISOL COCKTAIL GETS A $59.99 AUSTRALIAN MAKEOVER
Key Facts: Australian wellness company EZZ has launched Corti-Calm, a mixed-berry daily powder priced at $59.99, inspired by the viral TikTok cortisol cocktail trend.…
- Contains:
- Food Beverages, Youth
- 17/08/2026
- 12:51
Butter believe it: SpudBAR is celebrating National Potato Day with 1,000 free loaded spuds
For a brand built entirely on the humble potato, National Potato Day is the closest thing it has to a national holiday, and SpudBAR is marking it the only way that feels right: by giving away 1,000 loaded spuds, on the house. The humble potato has quietly fed the world for centuries. It is dependable, generous and rarely given much credit. This National Potato Day, Wednesday 19 August, SpudBAR is giving it the fanfare it deserves, with 1,000 free loaded spuds to be handed out across all stores, nationwide. “We have spent 25 years making the case that loaded spuds…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 17/08/2026
- 12:51
The $89.99 ‘Butt Serum’ Bringing Facial Skincare Ingredients Below the Neck
Key Facts: EAORON has launched a Firming Butt Essence priced at $89.99, bringing facial skincare ingredients such as peptides, collagen and individually sealed capsules…
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- Local Government, Sport Recreation
- 17/08/2026
- 12:29
The Legend Returns: North Sydney Olympic Pool Reopens
North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reopened in its 90th anniversary year, with local swimmers among the first back in the water. Community members,…
- Contains:
- Energy
- 17/08/2026
- 12:18
NSW moves to shield households from data centre bills, pollution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday 17 AugustNew expectations for NSW data centres to invest in renewable power sends the right signal to help protect households and businesses against the risk of rising power bills and climate pollution posed by a poorly managed data centre boom. With the NSW Government saying in media reports today it will require data centre investment to be matched with increased investment in renewable energy, the Climate Council is calling for mandatory standards so data centre proposals that fall short don’t go ahead. The state’s new guidelines are another step forward, in line with theAlbanese Government’s commitment to…
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