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- International News, Political
- 20/01/2026
- 16:04
Monash expert: Japan’s prime minister calls snap election
This week Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, called a snap election. She will dissolve parliament on 23 January with Japan expecting to head to the polls on 8 February. A Monash expert is available to talk about the snap election and what it could mean for Japan and politics in the region. Available to comment: Associate Professor Charles Crabtree, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts Contact: +1 720 236 0778 or [email protected] The following comments can be attributed to Senior Lecturer Crabtree: “Takaichi has called a snap election for 8 February, hoping to translate her striking popularity…
- Political
- 20/01/2026
- 15:02
Dr Monique Ryan highlights concerns about the Government’s rushed Hate Speech and Migration Laws
Following passage of theCombatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026, Independent Member for Kooyong, Dr. Monique Ryan, said today: “Afterthe Bondi tragedy, itwas critical that our Parliament united behindlawstoprotect Australians from gun violence and hate speech.Our communities–particularlythe AustralianJewishcommunity – have been shocked andtraumatisedbythatsenseless act of violence.They want us to take action to ensure their safety andtheir freedom.ButIhaveserious concerns aboutthis legislation. "Australians want us to get this right. Poor policymakingwon’tmake our constituents safer. Terrorismisn’tonly an attack on lives;it’salso an attack onourconfidence in the idea that democracies can remain both secure and free. Legislation on the run will…
- Transport Automotive
- 20/01/2026
- 14:28
** Media Release ** EVs Dominate ANCAP’s 2025 Safety Rankings
Key Facts: * Electric vehicles have taken 6 of the top 7 spots in ANCAP's 2025 passenger vehicle safety ratings * The Tesla Model Y achieved the highest overall safety score, followed by the Tesla Model 3 and Volvo EX90 * The results prove that Australians don't have to choose between going green and staying sfe on ourroads.MEDIA RELEASE 20 January 2026 EVs Dominate ANCAP’s 2025 Safety Rankings Top-performing vehicles assessed this year are electric, reinforcing EV safety leadership. The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC)has welcomed the release of ANCAP’s 2025 safety rankings, which confirm that electric vehicles are setting the…
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- Sport Recreation, Transport Automotive
- 20/01/2026
- 12:27
35 Straight Dakar Finishes For Record-Breaking Hino Team
Key Facts: Team Sugawara Hino achieved its 35th consecutive Dakar Rally finish, placing 15th in the truck category Team director Teruhito Sugawara set a…
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- Manufacturing
- 20/01/2026
- 12:05
Greener method recovers critical metals from spent batteries
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent. The…
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- Energy, Environment
- 20/01/2026
- 11:44
TALENT ALERT: Eraring extension means more climate pollution, price spikes and unreliability
Origin has notified the NSW Government, the Australian Stock Exchange and the Australian Energy Market Operator that it will operate Eraring Power Station until April 2029. This extension is a warning sign that renewables and storage haven’t been built fast enough – delaying the switch has very real implications for people’s electricity bills. The 43-year-old Eraring Power Station had more than 6,000 hours (250 days) of planned and unplanned outages in 2024, which were a key driver of major power price spikes. Renewables are already saving NSW households money. Every delay costs NSW households more, and NSW families pay the…
- Entertainment, General News
- 20/01/2026
- 11:43
NSW and QLD – the legendary Steady Eddy announces 2026 dates for RETURN OF THE STEDI
Key Facts: TOUR DATES Steady Eddy – Return of the Stedi @ Moore Beer Brewing Co Tue, Feb 10, 20266:00 PM at Moore Beer…
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- Education Training
- 20/01/2026
- 11:35
Research finds teacher-student relationships key driver for teacher wellbeing
A new Monash University study has analysed the association between positive teacher-student relationships and wellbeing in middle and secondary school teachers. Published in Educational Psychology Review, the paper, titled ‘Associations Between Teacher-Student Relationship Quality and Middle and Secondary School Teachers’Wellbeing: A Systematic Review’, analysed 55 studies and found that positive teacher-student relationships were related to teachers’ sense of wellbeing. Positive teacher-student relationships, most often classified as close and lessconflictual, were associated with teachers’ daily emotional experiences and their senses of engagement, meaning and accomplishment in their work, which all contribute to their overall wellbeing, according to the PERMA model (positive…
- Technology Innovation
- 20/01/2026
- 11:10
Datawave and Cerberus Announce Investment and Financing Agreement for Singapore-India-Gulf Subsea Cable System
LIMASSOL, Cyprus & NEW YORK–BUSINESS WIRE– Datawave Networks Ltd (“Datawave”), a Cyprus-based independent subsea infrastructure provider, today announced that it has entered into a…
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