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  • Medical Health Aged Care
  • 26/02/2026
  • 06:30
Royal Australian College of GPs

RACGP calls for new Centre of Excellence for neurodiversity that will transform care for South Australians

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is calling on the next South Australian Government to make a landmark investment by establishing a South Australian Centre of Excellence in Neurodiversity, a first of its kind initiative designed to deliver faster, fairer, and more holistic care for neurodiverse people of all ages. The call comes as part of the RACGP’s 2026 South Australian election policy platform, launched today. A growing number of South Australian patients and families are seeking care for neurodiverse conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, intellectual disability, learning disorders, and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Yet thousands of…

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  • General News
  • 26/02/2026
  • 06:04
eSafety Commissioner

eSafety begins evaluation of Australia’s world-first social media minimum age

eSafety hascommenceda comprehensive evaluation of Australia’sworld-firstsocial media minimum age to understand how the newobligation on platformsis working in practice—andwhatimpact it is having onchildren, youngpeopleand families. This major study will assess how the minimum age is being implemented, examine bothintendedandunintendedimpacts, and deliver strong, evidence‑based insights to guide future decision‑making.It will also contribute valuable new knowledge tothe globalconversation about childrenand young people andsocialmediaand wellbeing. The study will follow over 4000 children and families over more thantwo-yearsusing a range of complementary research methods, including: ​surveys with children andyoung peopleaged 10–16 and their parents and caregivers ​interviews and group discussions exploring lived experiences ​opt-in,…

  • Animal Animal WelfareRights, Travel Tourism
  • 26/02/2026
  • 06:00
World Animal Protection Australia

Sea World’s polar bear breeding under fire in new report from animal welfare groups

Ahead of World Polar Bear Day, Action for Dolphins and World Animal Protection have launched a new report, No Substitute for the Wild, which…

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  • Animal Animal WelfareRights, Medical Health Aged Care
  • 26/02/2026
  • 06:00
Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA)

Parliamentary petition urges equal protections for all primates used in research

Key Facts: AFSA is calling for public support for Australian Parliament e-petition EN8985 to extend stronger ethical protections to all non-human primates used in…

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  • Medical Health Aged Care
  • 26/02/2026
  • 06:00
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia holds 60th National Convention on the Gold Coast

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia holds 60th National Convention on the Gold Coast Surfers Paradise,QLD Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Australia will hold its 60th National Convention from May 1–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. The event, themed “Steps to Recovery,” brings together members from across the country and from overseas to share their collective experience in recovering from alcoholism. Event Information: What: 2026 AA National Convention When: May 1–4, 2026 (PI Meeting: Friday, May 1, 5:00 PM) Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise Contact: Marg (PI Enquiries) at 0434 614 702…

  • RetailOnline Retail
  • 26/02/2026
  • 05:55
Learning Tree International USA, Inc

NOTICE TO DISREGARD — Learning Tree International USA, Inc

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are advised by Learning Tree International USA, Inc that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, “Learning Tree International Awarded Multi-Year Sole-Award NATO NCIA Commercial Training Services Contract – IFB-CO-423236” issued February 24, 2026, over GlobeNewswire.

  • Technology Innovation
  • 26/02/2026
  • 05:11
Belkin

Belkin Introduces a New Accessory Collection for Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

Including five ‘Designed for Samsung’ accessories plus more, the collection is engineered and optimised specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series From fast Qi2…

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  • Agriculture Farming Rural, Environment
  • 26/02/2026
  • 05:00
UNSW Sydney

What lies beneath: tapping into Australia’s hidden waters

Key Facts: It runs from our taps, keeps crops alive and rivers flowing – yet no one knows exactly how much groundwater we have, or how often it’s renewed. UNSW researchers are venturing underground to find out.UNSW research is looking at when groundwater recharges, and how climate change is affecting that process. Groundwater supplies the majority of Australia’s drinking and irrigation water, but scientists still don’t fully understand how rainfall translates into recharge below the surface – particularly as climate change shifts rainfall patterns toward fewer, more intense events. Our combined engineering and science teams are tracking how water moves…

  • Business Finance
  • 26/02/2026
  • 01:41
Andersen Global

Andersen Global Broadens Capabilities in Canada with Addition of Law Firm Parlee McLaws

SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE-- Andersen Global expands its presence in Canada with the addition of collaborating firm Parlee McLaws LLP, adding complementary legal capabilities to its existing platform in the country. Founded in 1883, Parlee McLaws provides a broad range of legal services including corporate and commercial law, securities law, litigation, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, energy, insolvency, administrative law, and online brand protection. With offices in Edmonton and Calgary, the firm has built a reputation for delivering practical, client-focused solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals across industries. “Our collaboration with Andersen Global provides our clients…

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