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- Building Construction
- 18/11/2025
- 08:55
James Hardie Announces Appointment of Nigel Stein as Chair of its Board of Directors
Forms Integration and Performance Committee of the Board SYDNEY & CHICAGO--BUSINESS WIRE--James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE/ASX: JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, today announced the appointment of Nigel Stein as Chair of the James Hardie Board of Directors, effective November 17, 2025. Mr. Stein is an independent non-executive director of James Hardie and serves on the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee. Consistent with the Company’s commitment to shareholder value creation and supporting the successful integration of the AZEK business, the Company also announced the formation of an ad-hoc Integration and…
- Information Technology
- 18/11/2025
- 08:10
AI-Media and AVE Announce Exclusive Partnership to Power Accessibility Across Australia’s Live Events
SYDNEY, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media, a global leader in AI-powered live captioning and accessibility solutions, has appointed Audio Visual Events (AVE) as its exclusive rental partner for the live events market in Australia.This strategic partnership combines AI-Media’s LEXI platform - a complete ecosystem of professional-grade hardware and SaaS solutions that deliver real-time, low-latency captioning and translation - with AVE’s trusted dry-hire AV equipment and technical production expertise. The collaboration enables Australian event organisers to enhance accessibility, engagement, and compliance across live and hybrid events, while driving mutual growth for both organisations.Partnership OverviewThrough this partnership, event planners and…
- Energy, Environment
- 18/11/2025
- 08:00
Climate risks deepen energy hardships as Australians’ changing lives reshape transition to renewables, new report finds
Key findings Australians in flood, bushfire and blackout-prone areas are twice as likely to face energy hardship Daily routines, including working from home, provide opportunities to use solar power during the day when generation peaks Most Australians welcome automation and smart technologies but want to stay in control of their use Households facing energy hardship are likely to become more exposed to climate risks, finding it harder to access cool and clean air. Climate events including floods and heatwaves are likely to compound energy hardship for many Australians, a new report led by Monash University researchers has found, offering critical…
- Building Construction, Employment Relations
- 18/11/2025
- 07:07
*** MEDIA ALERT *** Rally @ 6.30am-8.30 Holcim Humes’ facility @ Swanbank
What:AWU workers will be rallying for a fairer deal at Holcim Humes, Swanbank. They are asking for a fair pay rise to keep pace with the increased cost of living. Where:Holcim Humes Swanbank,1 Fairbank Place, Swanbank When:6:30am - 8:30am, 18 November Contact:Max Braddy, AWU Organiser, 0429 304 340
- Political
- 18/11/2025
- 07:03
Monash expert: Victorian Liberal party leadership spill
Victorian Liberal party leader Brad Battin is facing a leadership challenge less than 12 months into the role. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson is likely to nominate as leader when the party meets this morning. A Monash expert is available to speak about the leadership challenge and what it means for the Victorian Liberal party. Available for comment: Associate Professor Zareh Ghazarian, Head of Politics and International Relations, Monash School of Social SciencesContact: +61 402 851 224 or [email protected] Comments attributable to Associate Professor Ghazarian: “The Liberal Party in Victoria has struggled for over a decade to present itself as a…
- Art, Foreign Affairs Trade
- 18/11/2025
- 07:00
A way of life worth celebrating and preserving – rare images from Pompeii on display as EU’s touring exhibition reaches Melbourne.
Key Facts: The European Union’s flagship cultural diplomacy exhibition Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life has opened in Melbourne. Free admission…
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- Games Gaming, General News
- 18/11/2025
- 06:30
Ballerina Lisa-Maree Cullum joins Queensland Ballet as Principal Rehearsal Director
Key Facts: New Zealand born, Australian trained ballerina, Lisa-Maree Cullum will commence as Principal Rehearsal Director for Queensland Ballet, 19 January 2026 to coincide…
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- Education Training
- 18/11/2025
- 06:11
Icarus’ Future: A Miami-Born Campaign Telling COP30 Leaders Our Children’s Future is at Stake – Just Won Seven LUUM Awards
World leaders must choose children, not oil profits. COP30 President: kick lobbyists out & end subsidies – https://act4icarus.org #EveryHeartbeatMatters #COP30 MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS…
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- Emergency Services, Union
- 18/11/2025
- 06:00
Ambulance Victoria staff strike as industrial action escalates over stalled pay talks and job cuts
Key Facts: Over 98% of AMPA members voted to begin industrial action following failed enterprise agreement negotiations and a 5% real wage decreaseAMPA represents senior paramedics, managers, and support staff across ambulance services, covering approximately 900 Ambulance Victoria staffStage 1 industrial action begins at 7:00am, affecting recruitment, training, procurement, rostering, and statutory reportingThe enterprise agreement expired on 24 October 2025, with members citing stalled negotiations and job cuts as key concernsActions aim to highlight essential behind-the-scenes work while maintaining safe patient careThe Ambulance Managers and Professionals Association (AMPA), a division of Professionals Australia, will commence the first stage of protected…
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