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- Medical Health Aged Care, Science
- 01/04/2026
- 09:06
Spleen identified as new target in stroke recovery
Scientists have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to potential new treatments to improve…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2026
- 09:00
Andrew Denton urges federal government to remove barriers blocking fair access to VAD
Key Facts: Federal government accused of ignoring barriers limiting access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Australia, particularly regarding telehealth restrictions Over 100 stakeholders…
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- Community, Political
- 01/04/2026
- 09:00
ACOSS calls for measures to help people most at risk, and to support critical community services
Australia’s community services sector is experiencing direct impacts from fuel supply disruption and price increases combined with extreme weather incidents, prompting ACOSS to urge the government to work collaboratively towards cohesive, targeted action. An emergency consultation undertaken by ACOSS with national members has found a significant increase in calls for help from people most at risk, and pressure on frontline services particularly in regional and remote areas. Amidst fuel shortages and grocery prices rising, frontline services are hearing increasing reports of people on lower incomes having to make impossible choices and going without necessities like food and medicine to get…
- Government Federal, Industrial Relations
- 01/04/2026
- 08:50
First stage of historic pay rises for dental assistants and pathology collectors begins today
The Health Services Union (HSU) today welcomed the first pay increases flowing from the Fair Work Commission’s landmark gender undervaluation decision in the Health Professionals and Support Services (HPSS) Award. HSU National Secretary Lloyd Williams said the increases mark the beginning of long-overdue pay rises for dental assistants and pathology collectors, recognising the systemic undervaluation of a predominantly female workforce. “This is a major win for many HSU members who have been doing essential, skilled work for years while being paid less than they deserve - mainly because they are jobs done overwhelmingly by women,” Mr Williams said. Dental assistants…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Animal Animal WelfareRights
- 01/04/2026
- 08:00
Landmark EU Trade Deal Recognises Animals as Sentient Beings
The Australian Alliance for Animals has welcomed the release of the provisional text of the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), confirming a significant…
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- Business Company News
- 01/04/2026
- 07:55
Oil Price “Flashpoint”: Data Reveals Direct Correlation Between Fuel Spikes and Insolvencies
Key Facts: Research shows strong correlation between global oil prices and Australian corporate insolvencies over the past 25 years Record 14,722 insolvencies in 2024-25…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 01/04/2026
- 07:26
Newmont Announces First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call
DENVER–BUSINESS WIRE– Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) will release its first quarter 2026 results after North American markets close on Thursday,…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 01/04/2026
- 07:11
LibertyStream Shareholders Approve Texas Re-Domiciliation as Company Advances U.S. Listing Pathway and Texas Build-Out
DALLAS–BUSINESS WIRE– LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that shareholders…
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- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2026
- 07:06
“Don’t take a holiday from sun protection”: Australians urged to still ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’ this long weekend
Key Facts: Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Nearly 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer every year due to UV radiation overexposure UV damage occurs regardless of temperature and can be harmful even on cool or cloudy days when UV levels are 3 or above Cancer Council urges Australians to maintain sun protection during the April long weekend, emphasising UV protection is needed year-round The five essential sun protection habits are: Slip on protective clothing, Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant, SPF50 or SPF50+ sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade, and Slide on…
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