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- General News
- 10/03/2026
- 11:08
Carnival’s “Home Port” Rort Exposed: MUA Demands Cruise Giant Obey Australian Safety Laws
The Maritime Union of Australia has accused global cruise giant Carnival Cruises of running a sham “home porting” operation in Australia while refusing to…
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- Veterans Affairs
- 10/03/2026
- 11:02
Media release – Minister Keogh – Marking their final resting place
OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 10 March, 2026 MARKING theIR FINAL RESTING PLACE The service and sacrifice of our First World War veterans should never be forgotten. Yet many lie in unmarked graves because they lacked the family or funds for a funeral. Today the Albanese Government is announcing the previously unmarked graves of almost 200 First World War veterans across Australia will be forever honoured with an appropriate marker. Funding totalling $113,000 will go to 26 organisations and individuals nationwide through the latest round of the Marking Private…
- Energy, Finance Investment
- 10/03/2026
- 10:40
QPM Energy Limited (ASX:QPM) Reports Transformational Upgrade in Moranbah Gas Project Reserves and Resources
Brisbane, Australia – 10 March 2026 | QPM Energy Limited (ASX:QPM) has announced a transformational upgrade to the certified reserves and resources at its 100%-owned Moranbah Gas Project in Queensland, Australia, with leading independent petroleum advisor Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. updating its modelling and certifying 2P Reserves of 602.5PJ and 2C Resources of 414.2PJ (combined total of 1,016.5PJ). All reserves and resources are located within QPM’s granted Petroleum Leases, with environmental and regulatory approvals already in place. The updated certification strengthensQPM’s position as an emerging supplier of long-life gas to Queensland’s domestic energy market, while supporting the next phase…
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- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 10/03/2026
- 10:27
Spike in deaths from novel benzos a major public health concern, NDARC study shows
Poisoning deaths from ‘novel’ benzodiazepines (NBZDs) – designed to mimic brand-name drugs like Valium and Xanax but with greater potency – have spiked in the last six years. Out of nearly 260 fatal NBZD-related toxicity cases reported since 2013, about 87% of these deaths occurred between 2020 and 2025, according to findings from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney. Emeritus Professor Shane Darke, who led the study, said the rapid increase in fatal overdoses from the unregulated drugs was a major clinical and public health concern. “People who use novel benzodiazepines need to be aware that there…
- Business Company News, Marketing Advertising
- 10/03/2026
- 10:17
Smith Brothers Media accelerates growth with acquisition of BSO Digital
Key Facts: Smith Brothers Media has acquired BSO Digital, strengthening it as a $10 million-plus marketing, creative and technology business in Australia The acquisition…
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- Energy
- 10/03/2026
- 10:10
Proposed Victorian default electricity price to be announced on Thursday 12 March
The Essential Services Commission will release its draft decision on the Victorian Default Offer by a media release and on its website at 7am, Thursday 12 March. The Victorian Default Offer is an independently set electricity price that: gives Victorians access to a reasonable electricity deal, even if they are unable or unwilling to engage in the retail market acts as a reference price so customers can more easily compare different deals in the market is the maximum amount electricity retailers can charge customers in an embedded network, such as an apartment complex, retirement home or caravan park. Chairperson available…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Medical Health Aged Care
- 10/03/2026
- 10:00
Bowel Cancer Care with Confidence New accredited CPD Series – cpd.bowelcanceraustralia.org
163,000+ Australians are now living with or beyond bowel cancer. Access to a nurse specialist identified by more than 8 in 10 bowel cancer patients as an important resource to improve their care coordination. Tuesday, 10 March, Sydney: Committed to providing excellence in person-centred supportive care, Bowel Cancer Australia today launched its Bowel Cancer Care with Confidence CPD Series which reflects the latest evidence and optimal care for people living with bowel cancer. Co-developed with clinical experts including Specialist Bowel Care Nurses, Counsellors, Exercise Physiologists and Clinical Nutritionists and those with lived experience, the CPD Series spans the care continuum…
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- Transport Automotive
- 10/03/2026
- 09:58
RFNSW calls for fuel security for NSW freight operators
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has warned that escalating hostilities in the Middle East are continuing to drive-up petrol and diesel prices across Australia and today called on the Albanese Government to ensure adequate, consistent fuel supply for freight operators. RFNSW Chief Executive Officer Simon O’Hara said any sustained rise in global oil prices would lead to higher prices at the bowser, increasing the cost of transporting groceries, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, agriculture and other essential goods. “Diesel is the life blood of the freight industry and is by far, the biggest operating cost for trucking operators, who move the…
- Environment, Music
- 10/03/2026
- 09:45
Adam Bandt to DJ at Lime Green Festival
Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Adam Bandt will do a guest DJ set at the Lime Green Festival in Adelaide on Saturday 18 April. Lime Green will feature performances by Lime Cordiale, The Dreggs, aleksiah, PASH, TONIX and Sticky Beak. The festival aims to put climate action at the heart of the live music experience. “We won’t save the planet with doom and gloom – our plan is to have fun and dance alongside great Australian artists while working hard to hold government and big corporations to account for trashing our environment,” ACF CEO Adam Bandt said. “I can’t wait to…
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