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- Environment
- 09/03/2026
- 13:27
Shoalhaven Recycling fined $30,000 for water pollution
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined QSSR Pty Ltd, trading as Shoalhaven Recycling, $30,000 after the valve on a tank was left open and an unknown amount of polluted water flowed into nearby Mulgen Creek near Bomaderry in September 2025. The tank holdsstormwater runoff from the main yard area at the site, which should be collected for either disposal or re-use onsite. NSW EPA Executive Director Operations, SteveBeaman, said EPA sampling showed the tank water was contaminated with a range of pollutants including metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, organics and suspended solids. “The pollutants from that tank have the potential…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 09/03/2026
- 13:19
Dementia Australia supports Central Highlands
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support inthe Central Highlands, Queensland, between17-19March,2026. It is estimated there are almost88,200people living with dementia inQueensland.Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than168,300people living with dementia by 2054. The Dementia Australia sessions are an opportunity for people living with dementia, theircarers, family, and friends to attend free education to better understand dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. Please note, bookings are essential. Understanding Dementia This sessionprovides an introduction todementia including…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 09/03/2026
- 13:12
Australian Cardiovascular Alliance welcomes National Chronic Conditions Strategic Framework
The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) welcomes the Australian Government’s launch of the National Chronic Conditions Strategic Framework 2026–35, which sets Australia’s long-term plan to prevent and manage chronic illness. Four million Australians, nearly one in seven, are living with heart disease, a leading driver of health spending, costing approximately $16.9 billion in 2023–24. With the framework now in place and a commitment of $109.9 million over three years through the Chronic Conditions Prevention and Integrated Care Program, ACvA looks forward to working with government on tackling the leading cause of burden of disease and improving cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 09/03/2026
- 13:11
Dementia Australia supports Broome
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support inBroomebetween23-27March,2026. It is estimated there are almost43,400people living with dementia inWestern Australia.Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than87,000people living with dementia by 2054. The Dementia Australia sessions are an opportunity for people living with dementia, theircarers, family, and friends to attend free education to better understand dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. Please note, bookings are essential. Worried About Your Memory? This session provides information on memory and…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 09/03/2026
- 12:59
‘Time to support rural GPs’: RACGP Victoria visiting regional practices to discuss key issues
RACGP Victoria Chair Dr Anita Muñoz will visitgeneral practicesacross Bendigo,Castlemaineand Woodend on 11–12 March to hear directly fromregionalGPs about the challenges facing communities in the Goldfields and Macedon Ranges. Dr Muñoz said now is a critical time for government to step up and support the sustainability of general practice in regional and rural Victoria. “General practice is the backbone of community health, yet many practices across regional Victoria are under real strain,”shesaid. “Rising operating costs and state taxes – including payroll tax – are putting pressure on practices at a time when demand for care has never been higher. “Without…
- Environment
- 09/03/2026
- 12:55
Talent Alert + Media Release: Greenpeace on International Seabed Authority March session
Key Facts: Greenpeace has spokespeople available to speak on the International Seabed Authority throughout its March session.Greenpeace urges governments to defend international law, as evidence suggests breaches by deep sea mining contractors SYDNEY/FIJI, Monday 9 March 2026 — As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opens its 31st Session today, Greenpeace International is calling on member states to take firm and swift action if breaches by subsidiaries and subcontractors of The Metals Company (TMC) are established. Evidence compiled and submitted to the ISA’s Secretary General suggests that violations of exploration contracts may have occurred. Louisa Casson, Campaigner, Greenpeace International, said: “In…
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- Disability, Local Government
- 09/03/2026
- 12:38
Meet the artists bringing new creative life to North Sydney’s studios in 2026
North Sydney Council has announced the 2026 cohort of artists and collectives selected for its Creative Studios, Spaces and Residencies program (Creative Studios), supporting…
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- Business Finance
- 09/03/2026
- 12:11
AmMetLife Insurance appoints Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail as Chief Executive Officer
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–BUSINESS WIRE– AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (AmMetLife) today announced that Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail has been appointed as the company’s Chief Executive Officer…
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- Business Company News, Finance Investment
- 09/03/2026
- 11:44
IFM Investors releases policy blueprint aimed at unlocking pension capital investment in US infrastructure
IFM Investors, a global pension capital investor owned by 15 Australian pension funds and UK pension fund Nest, today released a landmark policy blueprint aimed at unlocking pension capital investment in US infrastructure. IFM invests on behalf of over 32 million US and Australian workers through their pension funds, including nurses, teachers, hospitality, retail and construction workers. Australian pension capital is projected to be the second largest pension system in the world by 2035, second only to the US, with approximately US$3 billion in-flows into the US$3 trillion system every week. As the system has grown and matured, Australian pension…
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