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- Books Literature
- 17/11/2025
- 09:01
Celebrating Reading with CUCUMBER & THE LITTLE RED MAN!!! Kids Matter in the Koala Awards.
Key Facts: Kids chose reading in the KOALA Award., Support Reading, School Libraries, Books. Celebrating Reading with CUCUMBER & THE LITTLE RED MAN!!! Kids…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/11/2025
- 09:00
Monash Expert: From Resistance to Reform: New book presents analysis of policy areas where reform was achieved after many years of neglect
In his new book "From Resistance to Reform: Case studies of long term social justice advocacy in Australia," Professor Philip Mendes, from the Department of Social Work presents a comprehensive historical and political analysis of four policy areas where reform was achieved after many years of neglect, including: Young people transitioning from out-of-home care Medically supervised injecting facilities Social security payments for the unemployed Compulsory income management. The following can be attributed to: Professor Philip Mendes, Director of the Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit in the Department of Social Work, Monash University Contact: +61 3 9903 4840 or…
- Finance Investment
- 17/11/2025
- 08:12
Doing good is paying off: Impact investing increases eight-fold
Benchmark report shows impact investing has taken off in Australia, exceeding projections to reach over $157 billion and outstripping investors’ expectations for impact and financial returns. New research released today reveals that Australia's impact investing market has grown nearly eight-fold since 2020, with more than $157 billion invested in impact products and high satisfaction levels among investors. The landmark report from Impact Investing Australia and the UNSW Centre for Social Impact provides the most comprehensive current analysis of the Australian market, exploring investor attitudes and product range. The report, Benchmarking Impact: Australian Impact Investor Insights, Activity and Performance Report 2025,…
- Childcare, Youth
- 17/11/2025
- 07:46
New National Children’s Commissioner commences term
Monday, 17 November 2025 New National Children’s Commissioner commences term Australia’s new National Children’s Commissioner, DebTsorbaris, says the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she todaybegins her five-year term. CommissionerTsorbarisis a leading figure in children’s rights, with decades of experience working with children,familiesand communities to improve wellbeing and access to support. She was previously Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, the peak body for more than 200 child and family services in Victoria and Tasmania.During her 12 years in the role, she drove policy,advocacyand program…
- Environment
- 17/11/2025
- 07:36
“Everything to play for,” says Greenpeace, as Chris Bowen arrives in Brazil for COP30
BELÉM, BRAZIL, Sunday 16 November 2025 – Australia’s bid to host COP31 in partnership with the Pacific hangs in the balance as Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen lands in Belém, Brazil for the second week of the UN climate summit. Minister Bowen arrives in the Amazon city for the crucial second week of talks, with the COP31 hosting standoff finally due to be settled, and countries potentially on the cusp of a breakthrough on fossil fuels. Speaking from Belém, Dr Simon Bradshaw, COP31 Lead at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said: “As Minister Bowen lands in Belém, it’s clear there’s now…
- Business Company News
- 17/11/2025
- 07:22
Australian payments firm Vault becomes Mastercard Principal Issuer to boost innovation and security
Key Facts: -Vault Payment Solutions (Australia’s leading card payment provider) is now a Mastercard Principal Issuer. -This status unlocks faster innovation, greater agility, and…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/11/2025
- 06:45
‘Patient safety must come first’: GPs urge patients to consult with their regular GP
Victorian GPs are urging patients to consult with their regular GP, rather than going to a chemist for a “quick fix” that may not address the real problem. It comes following the state’s Health Department launching a media campaign for pharmacy prescribing. Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) Victoria Chair Dr Anita Muñoz encouraged patients to seek care from a GP who knows them, and this history “Patient safety must come first,” she said. “We’re urging people to see a GP for a diagnosis because there is no such thing as a ‘simple’ health condition, and pharmacists are not trained…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/11/2025
- 06:45
General practice excellence on show at RACGP awards
Inspiring GPs have been recognised for outstanding contributions to their communities at the Royal Australian College of GPs’ (RACGP) annual conference in Brisbane. Each year, the College honours GPs, GP Supervisors, GP registrars and practices that have distinguished themselves by going above and beyond for their patients and colleagues. RACGP award winners are available for interview. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said the awards night, held during GP25, is an opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable and often unheralded work of GPs and practice teams across Australia. “Today’s awards are about celebrating GPs and practice teams going that extra mile for…
- Information Technology
- 17/11/2025
- 02:10
UPAD Launches “Rakija Gate” – The First Balkan Anti-Bot Protocol – During the Most Attacked Concert On-Sale in Regional History
The fast-growing ticketing infrastructure startup activated its cultural-tech anomaly filter for the first time during Aleksandra Prijović’s New Year’s on-sale, organised by Extra FM - a launch overwhelmed by automated traffic.ZAGREB, Croatia, Nov. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPAD, the progressive, fintech-driven ticketing infrastructure startup, has deployed “Rakija Pit”, a culturally-coded anti-automation signal created to identify and quarantine bots during high-demand ticket launches.Rakija Gate was activated for the first time ever during the New Year’s Eve sale for the biggest young regional singer Aleksandra Prijović, organised by Extra FM, drawing the highest complexities of bot traffic the region has ever recorded.Within minutes,…
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