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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Environment
- 09/02/2026
- 08:34
New figures reveal: One native animal legally killed every minute in New South Wales
SYDNEY (5 February, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia (previously Humane SocietyInternational Australia) will provide evidence at a NSW Parliamentary Committee inquiry into licences toharm…
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- Government Federal, Transport Automotive
- 09/02/2026
- 07:00
Electric Car Discount central to EV uptake, reducing emissions and cost of living
The Albanese Government’s Electric Car Discount is a proven success that is driving EV uptake, cutting emissions and easing cost-of-living pressures, according to the nation’s peak body for novated leasing.In its submissionto Treasury’s review of the Electric Car Discount, otherwise known as the EV FBT exemption, the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) said the discount is: Accelerating EV uptake:Adding more than 100,000 EVs on Australian roads so far, and lifting BEV market share from 1.4% in 2021 to 8.3% in 2025 Reducing transport emissions:Cutting 160,000-200,000 tonnes of CO2-e emissions each year, based on the EVs already sold…
- Mental Health, Youth
- 09/02/2026
- 07:00
School holidays no longer provide mental health protection for Victorian adolescents
New researchas found that school holidays, which previously provided a protective buffer against suicidal and self-harm behaviours in adolescents, no longer have this effect in the post-pandemic era. Using data from the National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS), Turning Point and Monash University researchers analysed 20,635 ambulance attendances for suicidal and self-harm behaviours among adolescents aged 12-17 across Victoria. The study found significant reductions in crisis attendances during school holidays before COVID-19. However, lead author and Turning Point Research Fellow Dr Ryan Baldwin said this protective pattern was no longer observed in the years following the pandemic. "Prior to COVID-19, we…
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- Art, CharitiesAidWelfare
- 09/02/2026
- 06:30
Barnardos Unbound Art Show returns to the Botanic Garden with works from iconic and emerging artists
Barnardos Unbound Art Show returns to the Botanic Garden with works from iconic and emerging artists Barnardos Australia is this year expanding its annual Unbound Art Show, which will return to the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney this month as a two-week long public exhibition for the first time. The exhibition will be open to the public at the Garden Gallery from February 13th to the 24th between 10am and 4pm with free entry. A ticketed opening night event will take place on Thursday the 12th of February, giving people the chance to view artworks and bid before the auction…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Medical Health Aged Care
- 09/02/2026
- 06:00
Live on hair: Leukaemia Foundation dares Aussie radio hosts to ‘go bare’ for World’s Greatest Shave
Australia’s leading blood cancer charity, the Leukaemia Foundation, is calling on radio hosts around the country to go bare forits iconicWorld’s Greatest Shavecampaign in…
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- Transport Automotive
- 08/02/2026
- 17:06
Electric Vehicle Sector Urges Government Not to Hit the Brakes on Electric Car Discount
Key Facts: * The Electric Car Discount has propelled more than 105,000 additional EV purchases and helped lift EV market share in Australia from 2% in 2021 to 13% today. * Reduction or removal of subsidies in Germany, Canada and New Zealand saw EV market share backslide in all markets. * EVC is calling for expansion of incentives - including rebates and GST exemptions - for Australians who can't access novated leasing.9 February 2026 The transition to cheaper-to-run, cleaner vehicles for Australian drivers could stall if the Federal Government makes significant changes to tax rules that have superchargedEV sales since…
- General News, Sport Recreation
- 08/02/2026
- 16:44
Surf Reflections Junior Series entrants rise to challenge – with North Shelly Boardriders dynamo Alanni Morris scoring a double win
Key Facts: MEDIA IMAGES: Full suite of Media Images in the link at the bottom of Media Release ALMOST 100 young groms faced trickyconditionsover…
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- Technology Innovation
- 08/02/2026
- 02:58
DCO Concludes 5th General Assembly with Adoption of the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI for Global Digital Prosperity
KUWAIT CITY–BUSINESS WIRE– The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has concluded its fifth General Assembly, with Member States adopting the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI…
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- Technology Innovation
- 07/02/2026
- 19:56
Wisely Ai Sets a New Impact Benchmark Protecting 100 Mn Indosat Users from 2 Bn+ Scam and Spam Communications in Indonesia
Indosat hosted an impact celebration event in the presence of Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs HYDERABAD, India–BUSINESS WIRE– Tanla Platforms Limited today…
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