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- Gambling, Government Federal
- 03/11/2025
- 06:00
Poker machines ‘saturate’ communities with high Indigenous populations, new research shows – Cape York Institute and Alliance condemn deliberate targeting of first nation’s people by the gambling industry
Indigenous communities across Australia are being targeted by the gambling industry meaning that while access to good quality essential services like healthcare and education is scarce, there is an oversupply of poker machines. Research by The Australia Institute has found that areas of Australia with higher Indigenous populations have 50% more poker machines than other areas. In local government areas where 10% of residents or more identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander there is one poker machine for every 99 people — compared to one for every 148 people in other areas. People in these areas also lose more…
- Energy
- 03/11/2025
- 00:01
Ironing Out: cleaning the grid for green iron and exports
Australia has a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to build a green export industry powered by clean energy. New research by Baringa Partners, commissioned by the Clean Energy Investor Group, identifies a clear pathway for how Australia can grow its electricity grid to support production of green iron and other green export products at scale. The modelling demonstrates that additional demand for clean electricity can be supplied without breaking the grid and will uplift ambition for domestic decarbonisation. Key points: Australia’s abundant renewable energy potential could be used to build a green iron export industry estimated to be worth around $100 billion…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 02/11/2025
- 15:19
ANMF welcomes expansion of Medicare bulk-billing
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s expansion of Medicare bulk-billing incentives – improving access to affordable healthcare for all Australians. From 1 November, bulk-billing incentives will be paid to GPs for every eligible Medicare patient they bulk-bill for services, as part of the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP). Previously, the incentives were limited to children under 16 and concession card holders. ANMF Federal Secretary Annie Butler said the expansion of Medicare incentives would allow more people in the community to access timely, affordable healthcare. “We commend the Government on its commitment to…
- Government SA, Legal
- 02/11/2025
- 14:34
Union Demands Urgent Action After Another Vicious Prison Assault
The Public Service Association (PSA), representing South Australian Correctional Officers, has condemned yet another violent assault in one of the state’s prisons - this time at Yatala Labour Prison - saying chronic under-resourcing, dangerously low pay, and collapsing morale have left the system at breaking point. At around 11am this morning, a brutal attack occurred inside Yatala’s Mirnu Unit - a unit originally designed for prisoner rehabilitation programs. Nine prisoners reportedly attacked a single inmate in a sustained assault that continued even after the victim lost consciousness. Responding officers intervened immediately and were forced to physically restrain the attackers after…
- General News, Sport Recreation
- 02/11/2025
- 14:28
THE BEST OF THE BEST IN AUSTRALIAN BULL RIDING DECIDED
KURT SHEPHARD CROWNED 2025 PBR AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION Queenslander claims gold buckle and $100,000 prize in epic Townsville showdown and Brady Fielder makes world history…
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- Government Federal
- 02/11/2025
- 14:19
Withdrawing from net zero will harm people and communities
Abandoning net zero emissions by 2050 will do the most harm to people and communities experiencing disadvantage, ACOSS said today following the Nationals’ decision to scrap the policy. “This decision shows a reckless disregard for the climate crisis and the people already suffering its effects,” said ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie. “People and communities experiencing disadvantage, including those in regional and rural Australia, are bearing the brunt of more frequent and severe heatwaves, storms, floods and fires. “The community sector sees first hand the enormous impact climate change is having on people’s mental and physical health, as well as their housing…
- Energy, Environment
- 02/11/2025
- 12:30
Meadow Creek Solar Farm Secures Key Approvals for Hybrid 332MW Solar and 1GWh Battery Project
Meadow Creek Solar Farm has secured planning and environmental approvals following a rigorous two-year assessment process. The approved Hybrid 332MW solar power and 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project will generate enough clean electricity to power 110,000 homes while enhancing grid stability, supporting Victoria’s target of 95 per cent renewable energy supply by 2035. The approvals include a planning permit granted by the Victorian Minister for Planning, and authorisation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999). Meadow Creek Solar Farm acknowledges the Taungurung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and recognises their continuing connection to…
- Government Federal, Medical Health Aged Care
- 02/11/2025
- 09:01
Heart Foundation welcomes bulk-billing expansion
Sunday 2nd November 2025 Heart Foundation welcomes bulk-billing expansion More people to have affordable access to GPs for Heart Health Checks and heart health management The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Australian Government’s bulk-billing expansion which will help more people see a GP for heart disease prevention and management. In the Heart Foundation’s 2025 State of the Heart survey, more than 40 percent of respondents who had missed or delayed a heart health appointment with their GP said it was due to cost. Under the Australian Government’s expansion to the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP), more GP clinics will…
- Information Technology
- 01/11/2025
- 11:11
Datavault AI Issues Formal Response to Wolfpack Research’s Malicious Short Report; Company Affirms the Strength of Its Intellectual Property, Leadership, and Strategic Direction
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) (“Datavault,” “DVLT,” or the “Company”), a leader in data tokenization and management, has noted that Wolfpack Research recently issued a self-serving and malicious short report targeting the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Nathaniel T. Bradley. The Company strongly condemns this action and issues the following formal statement:1. The Wolfpack Research Report Contains False and Defamatory Claims Aimed at Manipulating DVLT Stock for Financial GainThe Wolfpack Research report includes numerous false, misleading, and defamatory statements intended to manipulate Datavault AI’s stock for the financial benefit of…
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