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16 February 2026 Australian retirees are missing out on billions in retirement benefits by not transitioning their superannuation to retirement phase, where they could benefit from tax-free investment earnings, new research reveals. The research from Laneway Analytics, commissioned by HESTA, shows that in the 2025 financial year up to 1.8 million Australians collectively, and often … Continued
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Video, interviews and stills here: https://dams.wwf.org.au/resourcespace?c=6402&k=e9ab39314b Specially designed nest boxes are providing new hope for endangered greater gliders in the Victorian Central Highlands after an alarming population decline in the region. Greater gliders need multiple tree hollows to survive but these cavities in a trunk or branch can take over 100 years to form. Only … Continued
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Video, interviews and stills here: https://dams.wwf.org.au/resourcespace?c=6402&k=e9ab39314b A mix of highly skilled and amateur carpenters in New South Wales and Canberra are improving their lives by helping to save an endangered animal – a species most of them didn’t even know existed. Greater gliders face a crisis. They need multiple tree hollows to survive. But in … Continued
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Twenty-five plants (including a seaweed), five reptiles, one marsupial, a fish, an insect and a mollusc have been added to Australia’s threatened species list. They include: The lemuroid ringtail possum of north Queensland, which is highly vulnerable to global warming. As temperatures rise, the possums are forced to live at higher and higher elevations on … Continued
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The Victorian Government has introduced legislation to dismantle key institutions that protect habitats and wildlife, which will silence expert voices and strip away independent safeguards for nature. Two critical protection agencies will be gutted, with four other expert scientific and advisory committees under review and also at risk of being axed. Leading nature advocates – … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 16 February 2026: Australia’s response to heart valve disease is moving dangerously slowly, putting hundreds of thousands of lives at risk. To help change that, leading heart charity, Hearts4heart is launching the nation’s first ‘SLOW Symptoms’ campaign during Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week (16–22 February 2026). In 2021, an estimated 600,000 Australians … Continued
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WHAT: From Chinatown to Thaitown, the laneways of Haymarket light up for an unforgettable street festival to welcome in the Year of the Horse. WHEN: Tonight, Saturday 14th February 2026 5:00pm-10:00pm WHERE: Haymarket, Sydney CBD More information and the event street map is available here. Media passes available … Continued
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We have a strong vision opportunity for Sunday morning featuring 8,000 participants at Carman’s Fun Run and BCNA’s Mini‑Field of Women tribute space — a powerful backdrop made up of 1,000 pink cut‑outs representing the 20,000+ Australians who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Ideal for morning shows, rolling news, and weekend bulletins. Topline … Continued
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Blood cancer is the most commonly diagnosed childhood cancer in Australia[i] – and its growing impact is robbing far too many young Australians of the normal childhood they deserve. Leukaemia and lymphoma together account for almost half of all cancers diagnosed in those under the age of 19[ii], making blood cancer the single greatest cancer … Continued
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The 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festivities have kicked off with the raising of the Progress Pride flag above Sydney Town Hall. During the Mardi Gras celebrations until Sunday 1 March, the globally recognised emblem of LGBTIQA+ pride will remain in place on top of the landmark. The City of Sydney … Continued
