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- General News
- 19/06/2026
- 17:17
Professor Mohamed Shamji Assumes Presidency of EAACI as Congress 2026 Concludes in Istanbul
New leadership begins as the global allergy community advances the Vision Zero ambition of a future free from allergy and asthma burdenISTANBUL, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) has successfully concluded its Annual Congress 2026 in Istanbul, bringing together 7,429 delegates from 110 countries under the theme "Vision Zero: A Future Free from Allergy and Asthma Burden."Over four days of scientific exchange, collaboration and education, the Congress showcased the latest advances in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology, with 2,420 scientific abstracts presented by researchers from around the world. The programme highlighted…
- Finance Investment
- 19/06/2026
- 17:17
Defiance Launches Europe’s First Memory UCITS ETF (DRAM)
Defiance has expanded its European ETF lineup with the launch of the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF (ticker: DRAM).The ETF seeks to provide exposure to companies involved in the development, manufacturing, commercialisation, and storage of memory semiconductors and data storage systems.In the U.S., memory-focused ETFs have gathered around $20 billion in assets under management (AUM).1The ETF is listed on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, with the London Stock Exchange to follow.MIAMI, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs is excited to announce the launch of the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF (ticker: DRAM), Europe’s first memory ETF. The Fund seeks to provide exposure…
- Telecommunication
- 19/06/2026
- 16:59
Australians Seek More Certainty as Household Costs Continue to Rise
Key Facts: Australian internet provider Occom has launched broadband plans with genuine 12 and 24-month price guarantees, designed to help households manage growing cost-of-living pressures including rising food, fuel, utility and housing costs.Occom CEO Philip Luo stated that whilst internet pricing is not the biggest financial pressure facing Australians, predictable broadband costs can reduce budget anxiety and make financial planning easier.Unlike some industry arrangements, Occom's price guarantees come at no additional cost to customers, and the company stresses that a fixed-term contract and a fixed-price guarantee are fundamentally different things.The launch aims to address widespread consumer confusion around telecommunications pricing,…
- Energy, Environment
- 19/06/2026
- 15:48
From AC to DC: The next phase of electrification will reshape power distribution
By Tim Pratt, Vice President Power Products, Schneider Electric Australia’s energy transition is often discussed at grid scale: new renewables, new transmission and more storage. All of that matters. But the next phase of electrification will also be shaped by what happens inside the buildings, depots, campuses and facilities that use electricity every day. As more of our economy electrifies, power distribution becomes a bigger part of the story. Electric vehicles, batteries, solar systems, data centres, smart buildings and digital devices all change what electrical infrastructure needs to do. They also change the way we should think about energy inside…
- Education Training, Government NSW
- 19/06/2026
- 15:46
ICAC Public Inquiry into the University of Wollongong starts Monday
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold a public inquiry, starting Monday 22 June 2026 at 10am, as part of an investigation into allegations concerning staff at the University of Wollongong (Operation Scandi). More information about Operation Scandi is available here. A witness list for the first week of the public inquiry is attached below. Please note that this is subject to change. The Commission will live stream the proceedings on its website. Exhibits (unless subject to non-publication orders), transcripts and witness lists will also be published online. Updates on the inquiry will be provided via the ICAC X…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, International News
- 19/06/2026
- 15:08
As hunger rises, new World Vision research shows what keeps refugee children safe
Key Facts: World Vision spokespeople available for interview, including on: New World Vision–WFP research showing that when refugee families can meet their own basic needs, their children are far better protected from hunger, child labour, early marriage, leaving school and family separation What this means for Australian aid — the case for patient, flexible support that helps families move from survival to self-reliance The scale of need behind the day: 318 million people across 68 countries facing acute food insecurity, and what's working to turn those risks around The lived reality for refugee children and families across the eight countries…
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- Business Company News
- 19/06/2026
- 14:32
Adelaide’s Energy Buster Offers Longest Solar Panel Warranty
Key Facts: Adelaide-based solar specialist Energy Buster is promoting long-term solar system reliability, offering panel warranties of up to 40 years and battery warranties of up to 20 years, which the company claims are the longest currently available in Australia.The company says South Australian homeowners and businesses are increasingly prioritising long-term performance, durability and warranty protection over upfront installation costs, driven by rising electricity prices and growing awareness of solar panel degradation.Energy Buster's engineering-led team includes engineers, scientists and senior electricians, and the company is South Australia's only SunPower Elite Partner, providing access to premium solar technology designed for high-efficiency,…
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- Community, Utilities
- 19/06/2026
- 13:39
Works beneath your feet: Greater Western Water’s proactive mains cleaning program
19 June 2026 Greater Western Water’s (GWW)water main cleaning program is now underway across Melbourne’s west, formingpart of the essential, often unseen workthathelpskeep the…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural, Media
- 19/06/2026
- 13:17
A perfect demonstration of ABC activism
Key Facts: Senator Pauline Hanson criticised the ABC at the National Press Club, alleging the broadcaster harbours activists within its ranks. Timber NSW Chief…
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