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ZIONIST FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA RESPONSE TO ROYAL COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT

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8 January 2026 MEDIA RELEASE – For immediate release The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission into antisemitism and the 14 December Bondi terrorist attack, and acknowledges the breadth of the terms of reference. This decision reflects the clear and consistent calls of the Australian Jewish community, alongside … Continued

REDUCTION IN SERIOUS RACING INJURIES

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Greyhound Racing NSW’s significant investment and its targeted strategy towards optimum track safety and world’s best animal welfare practices, have seen a dramatic drop in serious injuries on NSW tracks in the past six months. Serious injuries – those incapacitated for 60 days or greater – have dropped 14% on the corresponding period in 2024-25, … Continued

Queensland Government greenlights cruelty in decision to reverse flying fox shooting phase-out

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SYDNEY (January 8, 2026) Humane World for Animals Australia (formerly called Humane Society International) has criticised the Crisafulli Government’s decision to reverse the former government’s phase-out of shooting flying foxes for crop protection. The animal protection charity says the move seriously undermines progress toward effective non-lethal management and brings back animal suffering.  The phase-out of flying-fox shooting in Queensland was due to conclude on 1 July 2026, having given landholders three years to transition to … Continued

Novotech Appoints Anand Tharmaratnam as New CEO

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SINGAPORE–BUSINESS WIRE– Novotech, a globally recognized full-service biotech clinical research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anand Tharmaratnam as its new Chief Executive Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260107098568/en/ Dr. Anand Tharmaratnam, Novotech CEO and Chairman Dr. Tharmaratnam brings nearly three decades of experience in … Continued

CHINESE TAKEOVER OF SOLGOLD WON’T ERASE PROBLEMS

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CHINESE TAKEOVER OF SOLGOLD WON’T ERASE PROBLEMS MEDIA RELEASE 8 January 2026 Please attribute all quotes below to Liz Downes, member of Rainforest Action Group, Director of Rainforest Information Centre. Chinese mining giant Jiangxi Copper has been given the go-ahead to take over SolGold in a US $1.2 billion (AU$1.69 billion) deal. The aggressive bid … Continued

BlinkLab Receives $822,205 R&D Tax Incentive Refund Relating to Autism Diagnostic Tool Pilot Study and Clinical Research Initiatives

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8 January 2026 — Perth, Australia | BlinkLab Limited (ASX:BB1) (“BlinkLab” or the “Company”) has announced that it has received $822,205 under the Australian Government’s Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive program. The refund relates to eligible R&D expenditure incurred in connection with BlinkLab’s U.S. pilot study and its clinical research initiatives conducted in Australia, including … Continued

**PACKED OPENING NIGHT FOR YUNGBLUD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY TOM PALLANT

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Key Facts: Exhibition Details Title: YUNGBLUD IDOLS: A Exhibition by Tom Pallant Location: Behind The Gallery, 551 King Street, Newtown   What’s On: Thursday 8th January, 10:30am – 5:00pm Friday 9th January, 10:30am -5pm ALBUM PLAYBACK 6:30pm – 8pm Saturday 10th November, 11:00am – 5:00pm Pre Concert Meet Up Closing Date: Sunday 11 January – 11:00am … Continued

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac supports Our Village to help vulnerable Geelong mums and bubs through Your Community, Your Choice grant initiative

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Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has awarded Geelong-based charity Our Village (formerly Geelong Mums) a $4,000 grant as part of its Your Community, Your Choice program, an initiative that champions local organisations driving a meaningful difference.   The grassroots grant program encourages hotel franchisees within the network to nominate a local charity to receive a community grant. … Continued

Maternity Consumer Network Hosts Australia’s Inaugural Respectful Maternity Care Conference Amid Ongoing Failures in Addressing Birth Trauma

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In a bold response to the systemic shortcomings exposed by the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, the Maternity Consumer Network (MCN) is proud to announce Australia’s first ever national conference dedicated to respectful maternity care (RMC). Set for 6-7 March 2026 at the RBWH Education Centre in Herston, Queensland  (online for interstate and international attendees), this … Continued