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MEDIA RELEASE – DENTAL CHANGES LEAVE VETERANS SMILING

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 THE HON MATT KEOGH MPMinister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRSMINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL  MEDIA RELEASE 1 January 2026 DENTAL CHANGES LEAVE VETERANS SMILING The Australian Government is enhancing dental care for veterans by providing easier access to more dental providers and increasing the money veterans can access for costly dental work up front. Following feedback from veterans … Continued

A huge crowd unites for a memorable start to 2026

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Sydney has united in a spirit of unity and celebration welcoming 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve show on its famous harbour. Nearly a million people are estimated to have come together on the night for an incredible fireworks display that left crowds in awe.  People across the foreshore also observed a minute’s silence at 11pm remembering the victims of the Bondi terror attack.  “New Year’s Eve is about more … Continued

NEW YEAR, NEW… BUDGET?

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As 2026 begins, peak accounting body Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) is reminding Australians the new year is a new opportunity to focus on their financial fitness – by releasing four top tips for a financially healthy year ahead.   CA ANZ Australia Tax Leader, Susan Franks, said resetting your goals and developing good money … Continued

Today’s indexation of youth and student payments not enough

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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as today’s routine indexation falls far short of what people need to afford basic necessities, ACOSS said.   From today Youth Allowance for a single person living away from home is only going up by $6.95 a week. This lifts Youth Allowance and Austudy to just … Continued

New Year’s Day media call

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WHAT:          City of Sydney New Year’s Day media call    WHO:           Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO                           DATE:          Thursday 1 January 2026   TIME:           11am              WHERE:      Tarpeian Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney    … Continued

Celebrate New Year in Chengdu and Experience “Living Like a Local in Chengdu”

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CHENGDU, China, Dec. 31, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As the 2026 New Year’s holiday approaches, Chengdu – China’s popular inbound travel destination and the “Home to Panda ” – has prepared a range of fresh and diverse cultural and tourism activities for visitors from around the world. Those who choose to spend the holiday in Chengdu will experience a unique “New … Continued

New Year’s Eve photographs

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Images from the midnight fireworks and the Moment of Unity.   https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7dta6ys62f8wuqqhoty48/AC11iEePBsOMRbaGsrcY9tg?rlkey=vhr6tpqq3o0i3i83…    Restrictions: The City of Sydney provides access to this publicly distributed image for editorial purposes only and remains the copyright owner. No archiving, commercial use or third party distribution is permitted without prior written consent. When using content for editorial purposes, you … Continued

Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Worth $250,000 Extends Deadline Till 11th January 2026

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Due to an extraordinary global response of over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, the submission deadline has been extended. Nurses worldwide can submit their nominations via www.asterguardians.com DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–BUSINESS WIRE– The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an initiative from Aster DM Healthcare – a leading integrated healthcare provider, has announced the extension … Continued

Today’s indexation of youth and student payments not enough

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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as today’s routine indexation falls far short of what people need to afford basic necessities, ACOSS said.   From today Youth Allowance for a single person living away from home is only going up by $6.92 a week. This lifts Youth Allowance and Austudy to just … Continued