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REMONDIS Australia expands medical waste services with acquisition of VetraHealth

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REMONDIS Australia expands medical and clinical waste services with VetraHealth acquisition     Brisbane Qld, 27 February 2026, REMONDIS Australia – REMONDIS Australia has continued expanding its presence in the medical, biosecurity and clinical waste sector, having acquired Brisbane-based VetraHealth. The acquisition is strategically important given REMONDIS’s inroads to the sector nationally, drawing on expertise … Continued

Australian age-specific clinical practice guidelines being developed for early-onset bowel cancer

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Clinical practice guidelines specifically for young Australians with bowel cancer to be funded by Bowel Cancer Australia and developed in collaboration with the Australian Living Evidence Collaboration. Bowel Cancer Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from people with a lived experience of early-onset bowel cancer, healthcare professionals and researchers to be involved in guideline development. … Continued

Government misses another critical opportunity to encourage more giving in Australia

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In response to the Australian Government’s announcement of an increase in the minimum distribution for Giving Funds, Philanthropy Australia has expressed concern that broader reforms critical to unlocking giving to charities have been sidelined.   Today the Assistant Minister for Charities, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, announced that the minimum distribution for Public and Private Giving Funds will increase to 6 per cent per year. Currently, … Continued

Monash academics recognised at Shaping Australia Awards for advancing Deaf and Deafblind communication access and revolutionising melanoma screening

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Monash University’s leadership across linguistics and public health have received national recognition at the Shaping Australia Awards. An initiative of Universities Australia, the Shaping Australia Awards celebrate university-led projects that deliver real-world impact and strengthen communities across the nation. Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby, from the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics in the Faculty … Continued

Pacific nations would be paid only thousands for deep sea mining, while mining companies set to make billions, new research reveals

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SYDNEY/FIJI, Thursday 26 February 2026 — New independent research commissioned by Greenpeace International has revealed that Pacific Island states would receive mere thousands of dollars in payment from deep sea mining per year, placing the region as one of the most affected but worst-off beneficiaries in the world.The research by legal professor Dr Harvey Mpoto Bombaka and … Continued

SPC Global Reshapes Manufacturing Network to Drive Growth and Unlock Over $8m in Annual Savings

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Key Facts: SPC Global plans to close Mill Park facility by August 2026, transitioning to a demand-led operating model that will save over £8 million annually with £3 million capital expenditure High-growth brand Juice Lab Wellness Shots will relocate to SPC's Shepparton facility, supporting its 60% year-on-year growth Original Juice Co., private-label and industrial juice … Continued

Tax clinic named ‘Community Champion’ at Parliament House

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The Charles Darwin University (CDU) Free Tax Clinic has claimed a top going at the prestigious Shaping Australia Awards gala hosted at Canberra’s Parliament House.   As a recipient of the People’s Choice Community Champion Award, the clinic has been recognised nationally as a deeply community-oriented entity that has made tangible improvements in the lives … Continued

Record Interest Expected for Australians Opening Homes to Cut Energy Bills and Improve Climate Resilience

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Record Interest Expected for Australians Opening Homes to Cut Energy Bills and Improve Climate Resilience Thursday 26 February 2026: Australian households are leading one of the fastest clean energy transformations in the world, installing rooftop solar, embracing home batteries and upgrading for resilience, and this May, many will open their doors to show others how … Continued