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- 08/01/2026
- 09:25
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac supports Our Village to help vulnerable Geelong mums and bubs through Your Community, Your Choice grant initiative
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has awarded Geelong-based charity Our Village (formerly Geelong Mums) a $4,000 grant as part of its Your Community, Your Choice program,…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/01/2026
- 09:00
Maternity Consumer Network Hosts Australia’s Inaugural Respectful Maternity Care Conference Amid Ongoing Failures in Addressing Birth Trauma
In a bold response to the systemic shortcomings exposed by the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, the Maternity Consumer Network (MCN) is proud to announce…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/01/2026
- 07:18
1 in 15 ACT Emergency Department visits linked to extreme weather
8 January 2026 A new study published today shows extreme hot and cold temperatures are sending thousands of Canberrans to emergency departments each year, and experts warn climate change will only make things worse in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The research, led by the Australian National University (ANU) and published in theAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, is the first to examine how extreme temperatures affect emergency department (ED) presentations in the territory, a region known for its cold winters and hot summers. Researchers analysed historical weather and hospital emergency department data to determine how temperature has…
- Biotechnology, Science
- 08/01/2026
- 06:00
Portable biosensor may enable on-site PFAS detection
Aportablebiosensor developed at La Trobe Universitymayallow rapid, on-site detection of toxic “forever chemicals” in water, removing the need for samples to be sent to specialist laboratories. The device is designed to detect per- andpolyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, foodpackagingand stain-resistant fabrics. PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and have been linked to serious health risks, including cancer.Specifically, the sensing device detects PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), which is among the most regulated PFAS. Led by PhD student Henry Bellette and Dr Saimon Moraes Silva, Director of La Trobe’s…
- National News Current Affairs
- 08/01/2026
- 06:00
Australia Urged to ‘Float to Survive’ as Drowning Deaths Surge
Australia Urged to ‘Float to Survive’ as Drowning Deaths Surge Sydney, Australia — 8 January 2026— As Australia prepares for another busy summer on the water, lifeguards and water safety experts are issuing a clear and urgent message: if you are caught in trouble, floating — not swimming — could save your life. The National Drowning Report 2025 reveals 357 people drowned across Australia in the past year, a 27 per cent increase on the 10-year average, marking one of the deadliest years on record. A series of recent drowning deaths and near-fatal incidents at Australian beaches and waterways have…
- Crime, General News
- 08/01/2026
- 06:00
‘Treated like sheep’: families reveal harsh reality of prison visits
Family members of prisoners experience a form of incarceration themselves through strict rules,surveillanceand emotional regulation imposed during visits,astudy by La Trobe Universityhas found. For many, this process transforms their behaviours,emotionsand perspectives, creating long-term lifestyle changesandimpactson their day-to-day lives. The studypublished inCorrections: Policy, Practice and Research,foundthe control of visitors, intimidating security protocols andthehostiledemeanourof some staff,canresult in enduring changes to innocentpeople. “I guess when you’re treated like the scum of the earth and no good by all the guards, you start to believe it,” one participant said. Manyparticipantsexpressedfeeling stigmaandshameduring the security process,which often involvesscans, pat-downs, sniffer dogs and in some cases, strip…
- General News, Government Federal
- 08/01/2026
- 04:45
bondiroyalcommission.com.au – New website launched to support calls for a Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack
8 January 2026 — For immediate release Chris Garnaut, one of the business leaders who publicly called for a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack in its immediate aftermath, has today launched a new national website - bondiroyalcommission.com.au - to support calls for a Commonwealth Royal Commission. Mr Garnaut was among the early business signatories urging the Federal Government to establish an independent national inquiry, noting that the scale and nature of the attack raised serious national questions best examined through a federal process rather than a limited or fragmented review. “From the outset, it was clear that this…
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- Technology Innovation
- 08/01/2026
- 04:11
Quectel Launches RG660QA and RG660QB 5G Modules With Advanced Performance Features
LAS VEGAS–BUSINESS WIRE– Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the RG600QA and RG660QB 5G module, based…
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- Business Finance
- 08/01/2026
- 03:11
Sodali & Co Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Accelerates Firm Strategy to Deliver Global Integrated Stakeholder Solutions NEW YORK & LONDON & SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Sodali & Co (the ‘firm’ or ‘Sodali’), the…
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