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- Childcare, Information Technology
- 31/03/2026
- 08:11
A major step forward: draft Children’s Online Privacy Code prioritises the best interests of the child
TheAlannah & Madeline Foundationstronglywelcomes today’s announcement by Attorney-General MichelleRowlandand the Office of the Australian Information Commissionerthat the draft Children’sOnlinePrivacy Code (COPC) is now open for public consultation. This is a long-awaited milestone in the fight to ensure that the digital world is built with the safety and rights of children as a primary consideration, not an afterthought. For too long, digital platforms haveoperatedunder a business-as-usual model that treats children’s personal information as a commodity. From the scraping of identifiable images to train AI models to the intrusive profiling used for targeted advertising, children's data has been usedwithout their consentdespite knowingthe…
- Business Company News, Science
- 31/03/2026
- 08:00
COUNCIL OF AUSTRALASIAN MUSEUM DIRECTORS APPOINTS KIM McKAY AO, AS NEW CHAIR
Sydney, Tuesday 31 March, 2026: Ms Kim McKay AO, Director & CEO of the Australian Museum (AM), has been appointed Chair of the Council of Australasian Museum Directors (CAMD), the peak body representing 24 major museums across Australia and New Zealand. Ms McKay brings more than 14 years of leadership at the Australian Museum to the role, originally as a Trustee (2 years) and as Director and CEO (12 years). During her tenure she has helped transform the AM into one of the premier natural history and culture museums in the region. "This is a critical time for museums in…
- Travel Tourism
- 31/03/2026
- 08:00
Choice Hotel’s upscale Ascend Collection hits 500 milestone – new openings show strong development momentum
Ascend Collection, an upscale soft brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. and the first and largest soft brand in the upscale segment, has surpassed its 500th property milestone with the opening of new hotels including The Harrison Hotel in Downtown Hollywood, Florida and The Gould Hotel in Seneca Falls, New York. These new additions underscore Ascend Collection's continued momentum and reflect the brand's commitment to delivering guests one-of-a-kind, locally inspired stays that celebrate the individuality of each destination, including 83 locations across Asia-Pacific. Ascend Collection continues to build on this growth with a robust pipeline (in March 2026) of 70…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, National News Current Affairs
- 31/03/2026
- 07:54
Growers lose up to $2.5bn as one million tonnes of produce never reach market
Key Facts: Australian farmers lose up to one million tonnes of produce worth $2.5 billion annually, with average food loss rates of 20% per farmA new national research programme aims to test practical solutions for reducing on-farm food waste and improving crop utilisation through trials and grower collaborationFood waste costs Australia $36.6 billion annually (1.4% of GDP), effectively erasing more than half of the country's agricultural GDPInternational trials suggest farmers could increase profitability by up to 20% through food waste reduction measuresThe programme will develop farm-ready resources, including measurement tools, case studies, and market feasibility studies for surplus produce utilisation…
- Transport Automotive
- 31/03/2026
- 07:52
RFNSW welcomes ‘smart move’ to better manage fuel supplies
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) says new measures introduced by the NSW Government for the trucking industry will improve freight efficiencies for operators and help preserve precious fuel across the State’s supply chains. As part of the ‘National Fuel Security Plan’, the Government will ease restrictions on truck operating hours, including reducing curfews and road limits, as well increasing road access for high-productivity freight vehicles, which carry heavier loads and use up to 31 per cent less diesel than standard B-doubles. RFNSW CEO Simon O’Hara said the measures would help keep vital goods moving across NSW whilst reducing fuel…
- Community, Youth
- 31/03/2026
- 07:51
MEDIA ALERT: Foyer Central celebrates 5 years’ impact – helping young people build futures after foster care
Key Facts: Australia’s first purpose-built supported accommodation for young people who’ve experienced foster care shows what works, and with the risk of homelessness increasing,…
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- Engineering, Manufacturing
- 31/03/2026
- 07:00
Sphere brings autonomous drone hardware production in-house with enhanced HubT platform
Key Facts: Sphere has brought HubT production fully in-house, including electrical integration and compliance Vertically integrated manufacturing enables faster, more consistent deployment of autonomous…
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- Entertainment
- 31/03/2026
- 07:00
Queensland Ballet Triumphs with Opening Night Messa da Requiem
Key Facts: Queensland Ballet has opened its highly anticipated 2026 season to critical acclaim with the epic Messa da Requiem by internationally renowned choreographer…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 31/03/2026
- 06:25
Australia’s response requires targeted relief to people doing it the toughest
The Federal Government’s National Fuel Security Plan must deliver targeted relief to people on low incomes and support for the frontline services they depend on, especially in regional, rural and remote communities. Urgent consultations on the crisis by ACOSS revealed its national members are already experiencing serious impacts to essential service delivery, including disruptions to food and material aid, reduced worker capacity due to travel costs and growing risks of people being cut off from vital support altogether. While steps to boost fuel supply are welcome and should ease short-term pressures, ongoing global uncertainty in oil and gas means prices…
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