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Queensland Ballet Academy Presents Soirée A Fusion of Visual Art, Dance and Live Music Inspired by the Art of Cressida Campbell

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Key Facts: EVENT DETAILS Season: SoiréeDates: 6 – 8 November 2025Location: Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre, West EndBookings: academy.queenslandballet.com.au/performances/academy25/soiree 6 November, 2025, Brisbane; Inspired by the evocative work of Australian artist Cressida Campbell, Academy of Queensland Ballet presents Soirée—its annual season of performances uniting visual art, dance, and live orchestral music opening tonight, Thursday 6  … Continued

Mohawk Industries Announces Planned Leadership Transition

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Chief Financial Officer James F. Brunk to retire next yearNicholas P. Manthey to succeed Brunk as next CFO, effective April 1, 2026 CALHOUN, Ga., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced that James F. Brunk, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire, effective April 1, 2026, and Nicholas … Continued

Our Watch and FARE urge Stronger Action on Alcohol to Prevent Violence Against Women and children

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Key Facts: If you cover this story, or any story regarding violence against women and children, please include the following tagline:  1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via www.1800RESPECT.org.au, or … Continued

Submissions Open for Treaty Inquiries: Pacific Resilience and Sports Integrity

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has commenced inquiries into the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility and the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. The Pacific Resilience Facility agreement proposes a regional financing mechanism aimed at supporting disaster preparedness and resilience initiatives in Pacific Island countries. The Committee will examine the potential implications of … Continued

Public Works Committee to question the CSIRO, Australian Taxation Office, and Services Australia

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the Committee) will be holding a site inspection and a series of public hearings on Friday, 7 November 2025 for three of its current inquiries: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Black Mountain Greenhouse Redevelopment Australian Taxation Office—Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises, Levels 5 to 10, 152 Wharf … Continued

Deadly DIY: Home Renovations Linked to 51% of Mesothelioma Deaths – Asbestos Awareness Month

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Key Facts: 1-in-3 Australian homes contain asbestos 4000 Austrians die annually from an asbestos-related disease – three-times the 2024 national road toll. 89% of mesothelioma patients reported possible or probable exposure in non-occupational contexts – 51% undertaking the renovations and 38% living in a home undergoing renovations ANY home built or renovated prior to 1990 will … Continued