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- Information Technology
- 01/10/2025
- 14:10
Geotab Strengthens Global Footprint and Small to Mid-Sized Fleet Solutions with Acquisition of Verizon Connect’s International Commercial Operations in Europe and Australia
SYDNEY, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, today announced it has acquired the commercial operations of Verizon Connect’s telematics business in Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, and Germany. This strategic acquisition, which does not include Verizon’s Connect’s product, engineering, and other non-sales focused teams, significantly expands Geotab's global footprint and strengthens its market share, particularly within the crucial small to mid-sized fleet segment across key international markets.The integration of Verizon Connect’s Australia and European commercial operations and expertise further enhances Geotab's commitment to delivering unparalleled value…
- Education Training, Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/10/2025
- 13:59
What’s not to like. Dramatic improvement in school attendance.
Malpa Project Achieves Remarkable Gains in Indigenous School Attendance and Engagement—Yet Still Awaits Government Support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As federal and state governments grapple…
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- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 01/10/2025
- 13:56
Blockhead appoints Warrick Hazeldine as Chair to drive global growth of digital gold provenance platform
Blockhead Technologies Limited (BHT),an Australian technology company pioneering digital trust solutions for the mining and precious metals industries, has expanded its Board with the…
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- Books Literature, Energy
- 01/10/2025
- 13:21
Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Geelong for ‘Faster and Fairer’ tour
Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Geelong for 'Faster and Fairer' tour Australians are keen to electrify their homes and vehicles and save on energy bills, but how can we ensure this happens fairer and faster? JoinSaul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, as he discusses his latest bookPlug In! The Electrification Handbook,which provides practical advice for everyday Australians on upgrading their homes and cars. The evening will be hosted by Kitty Walker, founder of Queenscliffe Climate Action Now and Communications Director at RE-Alliance, who brings a wealth of local experience in community-led…
- Books Literature, Energy
- 01/10/2025
- 13:10
Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Hepburn Springs for ‘Faster and Fairer’ tour
Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Hepburn Springs for 'Faster and Fairer' tour Australians are keen to electrify their homes and vehicles and save on energy bills, but how can we ensure this happens fairer and faster? JoinSaul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, as he discusses his latest bookPlug In! The Electrification Handbook,which provides practical advice for everyday Australians on upgrading their homes and cars. You will also hear from community groups about the local action happening in your neighbourhoods. Join us foran enlightening event on how Australia can race towards all-electric…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/10/2025
- 13:00
‘This decision will save young lives’: WA GPs back free childhood intranasal flu vaccinations
GPs have welcomed the Western Australian Government’s announcement that, from 2026, children aged two to 12 can receive needle-free flu vaccines from their GP - calling the move “nothing short of lifesaving.” It comes following the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) throwing its support behind Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia heeding the College’s calls to introduce free childhood intranasal influenza vaccinations next year ahead of the 2026 flu season. 2025 has seen Australia record more than 390,000 lab-confirmed influenza cases. RACGP Vice President and Western Australian Chair, Dr Ramya Raman, praised the announcement. “This decision will save…
- Political
- 01/10/2025
- 12:28
Sorry Brad Battin, men should not be allowed to identify as women
Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin’s support yesterday for biological men to identify as women should ring alarm bells for every woman, girl and parent of daughters. Family First Upper House candidates Bernie Finn and Jane Foreman today called on the Victorian Liberals to take a principled stand and commit to repealing dangerous self-ID laws which are putting women and girls at risk. Their call follows Opposition Leader Brad Battin’s announcement that a Coalition government would stop biological men convicted of sex offences from being housed in women’s prisons. “This is a good first start but it doesn’t go to the…
- Energy, Oil Mining Resources
- 01/10/2025
- 12:13
Media Release: Planned Closure of Queensland’s Oldest and Largest Coal Station Welcomed
1 October 2025 The announced early closure of the Gladstone coal power station today is evidence that heavy industry and the private sector are getting on with the transition to cheaper renewable energy, says the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC), as they urge the Crisafulli Government to put ideology aside and plan for the timely closure of the state-owned coal power stations. QCC says the planned closure of the Gladstone coal power station is vital to provide certainty to the community, heavy industry and the renewable energy industry, and protect more than 3,000 local jobs. Gladstone power station is Queensland’s oldest…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/10/2025
- 12:12
High rates of influenza deaths reinforce need for nurse-led programs to boost vaccination
Influenza deaths in the first seven months of this year have surpassed the same period in the most recent severe flu year of 2019, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ACN Chief Nursing Officer, Frances Rice, said these alarming figures are further evidence that Australia needs more nurse-led programs and clinics to reverse Australia’s declining vaccination rates. Provisional mortality statistics reveal that 753 influenza deaths were recorded between January and July 2025 – the worst period since the same time in 2019. Influenza claimed 258 Australian lives in July 2025 alone, marking the highest monthly…
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