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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

1 in 15 ACT Emergency Department visits linked to extreme weather

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8 January 2026 A new study published today shows extreme hot and cold temperatures are sending thousands of Canberrans to emergency departments each year, and experts warn climate change will only make things worse in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The research, led by the Australian National University (ANU) and published in the Australian and New … Continued

Portable biosensor may enable on-site PFAS detection

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A portable biosensor developed at La Trobe University may allow rapid, on-site detection of toxic “forever chemicals” in water, removing the need for samples to be sent to specialist laboratories. The device is designed to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, food packaging and stain-resistant fabrics. PFAS … Continued

Australia Urged to ‘Float to Survive’ as Drowning Deaths Surge

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Australia Urged to ‘Float to Survive’ as Drowning Deaths Surge   Sydney, Australia — 8 January 2026 — As Australia prepares for another busy summer on the water, lifeguards and water safety experts are issuing a clear and urgent message: if you are caught in trouble, floating — not swimming — could save your life.   … Continued

‘Treated like sheep’: families reveal harsh reality of prison visits

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Family members of prisoners experience a form of incarceration themselves through strict rules, surveillance and emotional regulation imposed during visits, a study by La Trobe University has found.   For many, this process transforms their behaviours, emotions and perspectives, creating long-term lifestyle changes and impacts on their day-to-day lives.   The study published in Corrections: Policy, Practice and Research, found the control of visitors, intimidating security protocols and the hostile demeanour of some staff, can result in … Continued

bondiroyalcommission.com.au – New website launched to support calls for a Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack

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8 January 2026 — For immediate release   Chris Garnaut, one of the business leaders who publicly called for a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack in its immediate aftermath, has today launched a new national website – bondiroyalcommission.com.au – to support calls for a Commonwealth Royal Commission. Mr Garnaut was among the early … Continued

Sodali & Co Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

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Accelerates Firm Strategy to Deliver Global Integrated Stakeholder Solutions NEW YORK & LONDON & SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Sodali & Co (the ‘firm’ or ‘Sodali’), the leading global capital markets-centric stakeholder advisory firm, is pleased to announce four appointments to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT) under Chief Executive Officer Andrew Benett. These newly created senior roles will … Continued

Dash Social Launches New Publishing and Analytics Integration With Snap

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NEW YORK, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dash Social today announced a new partnership with Snap, becoming an Official Snapchat Partner and giving brands a faster, smarter way to turn attention into measurable growth on the high-impact social channel. With the new integration, global teams can publish directly to Snapchat and access trusted, real-time, … Continued