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- Business Company News, Employment Relations
- 17/11/2025
- 09:22
Migrant workers reluctant to take sicks days, new data shows
Migrant workers are pushing through illness, taking far fewer sick days, if any, than the average Australian, because of a lack of awareness of their employee entitlements, a landmark Bupa Whitepaper has revealed. The Hidden Strain on Migrant Health Whitepaper found more than a third (39%) of migrant workers had never taken a single sick day, while another 38% had taken just one or two days off in the past year. By comparison, the national average per worker is between nine and 14 sick days annually. Bupa Health Services Clinical Director Dr Tony MacDermott said cultural attitudes played a role…
- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 17/11/2025
- 09:22
TerraCom advises of expected coal shipment delays amid rail and supply chain constraints
Brisbane, Australia – TerraCom Limited (ASX: TER) advises that current and anticipated rail and supply chain constraints are expected to impact the timing of coal deliveries from the Company’s Blair Athol Mine in Queensland to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal during the December 2025 quarter. While mining activities at Blair Athol remain fully operational and continue without interruption, these constraints are affecting the movement of coal through the transport and logistics network. The resulting delays are expected to have a short-term impact on shipping schedules, revenue timing and cash receipts for the December quarter. At present, Blair Athol holds significant…
- Government WA, Youth
- 17/11/2025
- 09:10
***MEDIA ALERT TODAY*** WA youth homelessness crisis
A coalition of WA housing peak bodies,frontline services and young people (YACWA and YHAC, Shelter WA, WACOSS, WAAEH, Mission Australia WA, Vinnies WA, and Indigo Junction) will launch their joint pre-budget submission to end youth homelessness, and reveal shocking statistics on the supply and demand for youth crisis beds in Perth. WHO: Housing and homelessness peak bodies Frontline youth housing and homelessness services Young people with lived experience of homelessness WHEN: Monday 17 November-Press conference:10.30am- Youth homelessness forum: 10am - 1pm WHERE: Crooked Spire Coffee and Art House71 Victoria Street, Midland Youth homelessness forum detailsPlease register your attendance via the…
- Government WA, Youth
- 17/11/2025
- 09:08
WA youth homelessness hits breaking point, igniting emergency plea for action
New evidence compiled by WA’s frontline homelessness services reveals that dozens of young people are competing for one available crisis bed in Perth every night. Across the Perth metro region: On average, 69 unaccompanied children and young people (16-25 year olds) compete for one available bed every night There are only 32 youth crisis beds, but the city needs three times as many to also accommodate every young person on the Perth By-Name List who is rough sleeping Demand for crisis accommodation is highest among 21-25 year olds, but they are eligible for only five of the 32 beds, and…
- 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…
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