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ASX 200 ends 2025 higher as sectors diverge; retail investors call for pay for performance and tighter capital discipline in 2026

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The S&P/ASX 200 finished 2025 higher, but the year delivered sharply different outcomes across sectors and companies. New survey results released today by the Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) show retail investors are entering 2026 with broadly steady confidence, while calling on ASX boards to tighten discipline, starting with executive pay outcomes that reflect realised performance … Continued

MEDIA ALERT

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The S&P/ASX 200 finished 2025 higher, but the year delivered sharply different outcomes across sectors and companies. New survey results released today by the Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) show retail investors are entering 2026 with broadly steady confidence, while calling on ASX boards to tighten discipline, starting with executive pay outcomes that reflect realised performance … Continued

How to Make School Mornings Easier Before the Alarm Even Goes Off

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Key Facts: Practical ways to make school mornings calmer by preparing breakfasts and lunchboxes ahead of time Realistic breakfast and lunchbox ideas that save time without adding extra effort Simple kitchen habits and tools that help reduce morning stress and keep routines running smoothly If school mornings feel rushed, you are not alone. The stress … Continued

Vietnamese Technology Sends Shockwaves Around the World

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HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Before the global media, Vietnam’s rapid tech ascent took center stage. CT Group ended 2025 by unveiling ASEAN’s landmark projects two spearhead sectors: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and the Low Altitude Economy (LAE), revealing a future never seen before. On December 29, 2025, at Hanoi’s Ho Guom … Continued

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