24 August 2026 HESTA has today announced it will be reducing administration fees on income stream accounts and slashing the minimum balance requirement for starting one. Income stream accounts are designed for Australians in retirement, providing a regular income from super in a tax-free environment. The fixed administration fee for all of the … Continued
Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund, in collaboration with agricultural education and storytelling brand ‘George the Farmer’, has awarded book packs – totalling 1,400 books – to schools and early learning centres across the country to mark this year’s Book Week. The specialist food and agribusiness bank – in partnership with George the Farmer – has … Continued
Key Facts: The Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health was established on 19 August 2026. Submission and hearing details will be published on the Parliament of Australia website once membership and reporting dates are settled. Bridging the Gender Pain Gap: The Inquiry into Women’s Pain Report was released by the Victorian Government in November 2025, led by … Continued
NSW public schools are leading an increase in the number of students signing up to vocational education and training courses, which are helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for rewarding careers while also addressing critical shortages. As the nation prepares to mark National Skills Week from August 24, new National Centre for Vocational Education Research … Continued
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration will be holding public hearings in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the coming days for its inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia. These build on public hearings already held in Canberra, Adelaide, and Sydney earlier this year. The committee will hear more perspectives … Continued
The peak body for specialist sexual assault services, SASVic, is calling on the AFL to donate to the services that provide support to victim survivors of sexual violence. The AFL has failed to create a culture that condemns men’s violence against women. The sector is sadly not surprised to see players in the news once again … Continued
The NSW Secondary Principals’ Council (SPC) has welcomed the release of the Department of Education’s 2025 suspensions and expulsions data, and the Deputy Premier’s strong backing of principals’ authority to act when behaviour puts learning and safety at risk. The 2025 data shows that fewer than 6% of students in NSW public schools received a … Continued
Thursday, 20 August 2026 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) welcomes today’s announcement by the Albanese Government to retain the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) as a standalone program until 30 June 2029, with further reform to occur. OPAN CEO Craig Gear said the move is sensible and affords older people greater certainty and … Continued
Key Facts: Cancer Australia has celebrated its 20th anniversary of national leadership in cancer control at a Parliament House event attended by Minister Butler. The 2026 Jeannie Ferris Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to improving cancer outcomes, were presented to Ms Kirralee Hughes and Dr Andrea Garrett. Ms Kirralee Hughes, co-founder of the Mark Hughes … Continued
Key Facts: Education Centre of Australia (ECA) and Wuhan University (WHU) have signed a partnership agreement to deliver ECA’s first Australian qualification in China, with ECA College offering Diploma courses in Information Technology through Wuhan University’s College of Continuing Education. ECA College has successfully registered Wuhan University as an approved offshore delivery site with the … Continued
