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Electric Vehicle Council Welcomes New Board, Marking a Historic Step Forward for Diversity in Australia’s EV Industry

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MEDIA RELEASE  Friday 19 December 2025 The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is pleased to appoint its new Board of Directors, marking a major milestone for diversity, leadership and industry representation in Australia’s rapidly growing clean transport sector. The new Board brings together senior leaders from the automotive, energy, finance, charging infrastructure, technology and community sectors, … Continued

Gallipoli Scholarship Fund Invites Applications from Veteran Families

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Key Facts: The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund (GSF) is inviting applications for its 2026 Gallipoli Scholarships, offering $8,000 to support first year university and TAFE students who are direct descendants of Australian and New Zealand Veterans. Applications open: 1 January 2026Applications close: 28 February 2026 Apply online at:www.gallipolischolarship.com.au   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Applications Open 1 January … Continued

Take the heat out of summer with a visit to the Sea Museum

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On until 1 February More Play. More Fun. One Big Summer Festival. With summer upon us, there’s a familiar, seasonal pull towards the water. The air is warmer, the days stretch out, and the city starts to shimmer with the promise of holidays. This year, the museum captures that feeling, with a program that celebrates … Continued

Productivity Commission Report Highlights Construction Materials Reform Opportunities

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Key Facts: Productivity Commission's National Competition Policy report identifies construction and manufacturing as key reform priorities, highlighting issues with fragmented standards and inconsistent regulation Report calls for modernisation of standards and reduction of regulatory fragmentation to improve productivity and support decarbonisation in construction materials sector CCAA supports Commission's recommendation to review mandatory standards relating to … Continued

Aussies gearing up for a generous festive season despite tighter budgets

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Australians are heading into the festive season with a more cautious approach to spending, with almost half of them (46.3%) say their discretionary spending has decreased compared to last year. Despite this more cautious approach, Aussies are heading into the holiday season with generosity top of mind, with 46.3% naming gifts for family and friends as their biggest festive … Continued

Cheaper, faster, cleaner: Cook government must phase out gas and ramp up renewable rollout

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PERTH, Friday 19 December 2025 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has called on the WA Cook Government to accelerate the electrification of the state’s key industries to address the projected shortages of gas highlighted today by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).  The energy regulator’s annual projections of expected gas supply and demand for Western Australia … Continued

Unity: A Week in the Life of Who We ARE

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Key Facts: Islamic Ideology versus democracy, multiculturalism, freedom         Unity: A Week in the Life of  Who We Are. Hope. With my daughter, I celebrated the anniversary of 60 years of kidney transplant at the Prince of Wales Hospital. The dedication of the medical teams over decades has been inspiring. My daughter had … Continued

Air T, Inc. Announces Closing of Regional Express Acquisition

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its acquisition of Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex), Australia’s leading regional airline. Air T now owns 100% of Rex and looks forward to beginning a new chapter for Rex and the regional communities … Continued

Energy customers protected as retailers pay a record $24.5 million in fines in 2025

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Energy retailers paid a record $24,467,958 for breaching Victoria’s consumer protections in 2025, as the state’s essential services regulator continued its crackdown on practices that exacerbate cost of living pressures or negatively affect vulnerable customers. The Essential Services Commission took action for a wide range of breaches, from failures to protect vulnerable customers, to illegal … Continued