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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 13/02/2026
- 11:02
Convenience can’t come at the cost of safety: RACGP calls for safeguards on WA pharmacy pilot
The Royal Australian College GPs (RACGP) has called for guardrails to protect patient safety, following a WA Government announcement that a further 40 pharmacists will commence training this monthto diagnose and treat Western Australians for a range of conditions as part of the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot. RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman said GPs support innovation, but any reforms must strike the right balance between improving access and ensuring quality patient care. “Patients deserve convenience and safety. We support innovation, but diagnosis, follow-up and continuity aren’t optional extras,” she said. “These safeguards exist for a reason, to catch…
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- Community, General News
- 13/02/2026
- 10:59
Submissions reopened for inquiry into link between domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide
TheHouse of RepresentativesStanding Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairshas reopened submissions untilFriday, 13 March 2026for itsinquiryinto the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide. Chair of the Committee,Ms Louise Miller-Frost MP, said “the Committee wants to ensure that the community and the sector have ample opportunity to contribute to this inquiry and can provide the Committee with a deeper understanding of these issues and how more accurate DFSV data and trends can be obtained.” Ms Miller-Frost noted that “due to the high level of interest received to date, the Committee has agreed to reopen submissions for…
- Energy, General News
- 13/02/2026
- 10:57
New roadmap for grid stability in Australia’s shift to renewables
As Australia moves to a renewable electricity supply, the foundations of power system security are being challenged and transformed. Coal-fired generators are retiring, new…
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- Banking
- 13/02/2026
- 10:38
Strengthening protections against financial elder abuse
The Banking Code Compliance Committee and Customer Owned Banking Code Compliance Committee have highlighted the important role banks play in protecting older Australians from financial elder abuse. In a report published today, the two Committees outline the findings of a review of the information banks have available about financial elder abuse and financial powers of attorney. Chair of the Banking Code Compliance Committee, Ian Govey AM, said financial elder abuse is a serious and often hidden issue that can undermine the rights and well-being of older Australians. “Financial elder abuse frequently occurs out of sight, and many cases go unreported…
- Political
- 13/02/2026
- 10:26
Monash expert: Angus Taylor new Liberal leader
Angus Taylor has been chosen as the new Liberal Party leader after winning a spill vote against Sussan Ley. A Monash expert is available to talk about the implications for the Liberal Party and Australian politics more generally. 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] The following comments can be attributed to Associate Professor Ghazarian: “Angus Taylor has just taken on the hardest job in politics. The Liberal Party has been losing ground in polls to One Nation and the party has been…
- Entertainment
- 13/02/2026
- 10:00
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES?NEXT ROUND OF COMEDIANS FOR 2026
Key Facts: Sydney Comedy Festival's 21st anniversary runs from 13th April to 17th May 2026Notable Australian acts include Celia Pacquloa, Aboriginal Comedy All Stars, and Aunty Donna's improv showInternational performers include British comedian Daniel Foxx and New Zealand mime Tape FaceThe festival features the debut of HR The Musical and the return of Best of Fest showcasePerformances will take place across multiple Sydney venues, including Factory Theatre, Metro Theatre, and Bondi Pavilion 13thFebruary 2026: The Sydney Comedy Festivalannouncesthe latest round of homegrown and international talent joining its extraordinary 21st birthday festivities, as it gears up to spread laughter across the…
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- Government VIC
- 13/02/2026
- 09:42
PROVIDING TAFE EXCELLENCE FOR VICTORIANS WITH DISABILITY
Labor is ensuring people with disability receive equitable access to training. Construction has started on The Gordon’s TAFE Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion in Geelong. Minister Tierney visited The Gordon’s Geelong City campus to officially mark the beginning of building works. The $36 million centre is expected to be complete next year. The Centre will be built in Geelong, home of WorkSafe, TAC and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This will create meaningful jobs for people with a disability and a labour pipeline for these services. A co-creation team of past and current students with disability helped to design…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 13/02/2026
- 09:02
Funding boost for veterans’ compensation assessments a win for access: RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has said updated fee schedules will make medical assessments related to compensation claims more accessible and fairer for veterans. The changes, announced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), will boost funding for veterans accessing compensation assessments from a GP by more than 30%, bringing DVA rates into line with comparable compensation schemes and ensuring they will be indexed annually from 1 July 2026. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said the uplift recognises the time, expertise, and administrative effort required of GPs when preparing compensation related reports. “Veterans deserve timely, high quality…
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- Community, LGBTQIA
- 13/02/2026
- 09:00
Official ceremony to kick off Mardi Gras celebrations
WHAT: The City of Sydney will host the official ceremony to mark the start of Mardi Gras celebrations. The Progress Pride flag raising ceremony will be held at Sydney Town Hall. In celebration of the Mardi Gras 2026 theme – ECSTATICA – leading members of the LGBTIQA+ communities have been invited to come together for the ceremony. 2026 marks the 48th anniversary of Sydney Mardi Gras, which was born out of political action in the LGBTQIA+ communities and continues to highlight important issues and lobby for change. WHEN: TODAY, Friday 13 February TIME: 5-6pm – indoor reception at Sydney Town…
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