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Insurance brokers must enhance disclosure and communication practices says IBCCC

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The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee (IBCCC) has called for significant improvements in disclosure and communication practices among brokers, following concerning findings in its latest data report.  The IBCCC’s report highlights a significant increase in breaches related to remuneration disclosures, with 106 breaches reported in the latest period compared to just 23 in the previous … Continued

COAL MINE EXTENSIONS: OUR CHILDREN WILL NEVER FORGIVE US

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September 25, 2024   In the wake of news the federal government has approved three coal mine extensions in New South Wales, experts in climate impacts have expressed their profound frustration as the undisputed scientific advice is that if we are to avoid the worst impacts of fossil fuel induced climate change, there cannot be … Continued

SPORTING EVENTS AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

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Major sporting events such as this weekend’s AFL Grand Final, the NRL Grand Final and November’s Melbourne Cup, bring joy to many Australians, but there is a darker side to the celebrations. La Trobe University expert Dr Kirsty Forsdike has extensive experience researching the spike in domestic violence during these major sporting events. Dr Forsdike … Continued

Adelaide to host international palliative care conference

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Palliative Care Australia and Palliative Care South Australia are excited to announce that Adelaide will host the 17th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. “It’s great recognition for the Australian palliative care sector that we have been chosen to host this prestigious conference,” says Gretchen Irvine, National Partnerships and Events Manager, Palliative Care Australia (PCA). “We are … Continued

Our kids will not forgive coal mine approvals

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWED 25 SEP IN A DAMAGING MOVE, the Albanese Government has approved three massive coal mine extensions in New South Wales, locking in decades more climate pollution that “our children will not forgive” says the Climate Council.  The federal government has approved three coal mine extensions in the Hunter Valley: Whitehaven’s Narrabri Stage … Continued

Introducing HP Print AI, Industry’s First Intelligent Print Experiences for Home, Office, and Large Format Printing

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Sydney, Australia, September 25, 2024 – Today at HP Imagine, HP Inc. unveiled HP Print AI, the industry’s first intelligent print experiences designed to change how the world prints. HP Print AI’s features make printing frictionless by eliminating common challenges from printer setup to support. The first feature – Perfect Output – ensures prints look perfect every … Continued

Mental illness and dementia – a little known connection but rapidly growing storm: expert available for comment

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Professor Matthew Kiernan AM, CEO at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), is available to provide expert comment on the links between two high prevalence, high impact, growing, and linked brain conditions: mental illness and dementia. He has penned an op ed on this issue, which is available here. Prof Kiernan can also discuss Prince Harry’s comments yesterday … Continued

ASX-listed Elsight wins biggest order yet in deal with major defence contractor to create a new battlefield communications device

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  Key Highlights: Elsight secures material order from major defence contractor for the development and supply of the first batch of a new cellular communication product Initial Purchase Order represents Elsight’s largest defence deal to-date and could result in orders of US$5 million in the next 1-2 years Order is first phase of a strategic … Continued