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INDUSTRY DONATES SIX FIGURE SUM TO MARK HUGHES FOUNDATION

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The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) and Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) are delighted to announce that $120,000 has been raised from the partnership and numerous initiatives in recent months. The largest contribution came as a result of the Red & Blue All November Through campaign which concluded on Sunday with GRNSW donating a total $53,935 to … Continued

Audit Committee to scrutinise the administration of the NDIS

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has commenced an inquiry into the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Committee Chair Josh Burns MP commented that ‘the NDIS serves an important function for many Australians with disability and its administration must be fit-for-purpose’. The Committee will examine the performance of the National Disability Insurance … Continued

Here’s the funkiest way to save dollars on groceries – and support the farmers through this storm season

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Here’s the funkiest way to save dollars on groceries – and support the farmers through this storm season Cosmetically quirky, financially smart, environmentally fabulous   It’s no secret that Australians are feeling the pinch at the grocery checkout. Then, couple these rising prices with this mind-blowing fact: the average household wastes 4kg of food each … Continued

BIG BUCKING NEWS: PBR AUSTRALIA announces huge program for 2026

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Key Facts: WHERE AND WHEN TO SEE AUSTRALIA’S BEST BULL RIDERS IN 2026 All event detail can be found here: Schedule — The Professional Bull Riders   TICKETS ON SALE: www.pbraustralia.com.au Scone and Beaudesert tickets on sale 8 December PBR Origin tickets on sale 30 January Nowra, Cairns, Melbourne and Adelaide events on sale 6 March Grand … Continued

Design failures make smart cars a new weapon for violent partners

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Design failures make smart cars a new weapon for violent partners eSafety is urging Australians to understand how smart car features can be misused to monitor, track and intimidate women experiencing domestic and family violence. eSafety is raising the alarm of this emerging harm after receiving reports from frontline workers via its Technology-Facilitated Abuse Support … Continued

Media alert: 10am press conference with Minister Plibersek and Commissioners Inman Grant and Cronin

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Minister for Social Services, the Honourable Tanya Plibersek MP, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin will deliver remarks on gender-based violence as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.   Minister Plibersek and Commissioners Inman Grant and Cronin will deliver brief remarks on Australia’s … Continued

UN visit sparks renewed calls for Australia to overhaul immigration detention

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Experts across the refugee sector urge UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to use its visit to Australia, starting today, to investigate harmful immigration detention policies that breach human rights.  A national coalition of legal, academic and advocacy organisations has today called for an urgent reform of Australia’s immigration and detention system, releasing a joint … Continued

Christmas Injury Spike: First Aid Training Urged for Safer Festive Season

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Key Facts: Christmas period sees increased injury risks both at home and work, with December showing higher incident rates Common festive season injuries include ladder falls (5000 hospitalisations annually), electrical injuries, food poisoning, and alcohol-related accidents Water-related incidents increase during summer holidays, affecting both children and adults Workplace injuries rise in the pre-Christmas period due … Continued

Chinese smart manufacturing hub Qiantang District leverages AI to drive pharmaceutical innovation

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HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 28, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As artificial intelligence (AI) has entered a fast track of application and implementation, east China’s Zhejiang Province has embraced the “AI Plus” initiative with a key focus on biomedical engineering, with its renowned smart manufacturing district of Qiantang rising to become a leading force in the field.   Hangzhou Biopharma Town in Qiantang District, the … Continued

Working out working standards: Inquiry launched to review the National Employment Standards

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training has launched an inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act, and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings. The inquiry – a commitment arising from the 2022 Jobs and Skills Summit – will consider whether the NES … Continued