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- Business Company News
- 16/05/2025
- 06:30
Rules to help Victorians access affordable energy and tackle ‘loyalty tax’ proposed by regulator
The Essential Services Commission is proposing new rules to require energy retailers to move certain customers onto cheaper plans. The commission estimates these rules would have saved customers an average of around $225 on electricity and $182 on their gas each year. The proposed changes to the Energy Retail Code of Practice are designed to ensure customers experiencing financial hardship and those who have been on the same plan for over four years pay a fair price for their power. Retailers would be required to move customers: receiving assistance under the Payment Difficulty Framework onto their cheapest plan in arrears…
- Political
- 16/05/2025
- 06:15
“I WOULD NOT BE ALIVE”: ESSENTIAL WORKERS WARN COMPENSATION CUTS WILL COST LIVES
As an upper house inquiry kicks off today, a confronting survey of 10,000 essential workers reveals suicidal firefighters, traumatised hospital workers and abused retail workers would be abandoned under a rushed government plan to cut workers compensation for psychological injuries.Among the survey respondents was a Sydney firefighter, who said:“The workers compensation system is the only reason I am still alive. Without it, I would have certainly taken my own life.”The survey, which included paramedics who’ve held dying children, nurses assaulted by patients, and teachers bullied to breaking point, reveals the potentially deadly consequences of the government’s rushed cuts.“We're talking about…
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- Government NSW, Mental Health
- 16/05/2025
- 06:00
Media Alert: Panel of unions to appear at inquiry into NSW workers compensation reform
Media Alert: Panel of unions to appear at inquiry into NSW workers compensation reform Unions and mental health advocates will unite to speak out against proposed changes to workers compensation laws in NSW, which would make it almost impossible to access timely help after suffering a psychological injury. The unions will hold a press conference out the back of NSW Parliament on Friday morning, after appearing at the inquiry into proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury in New South Wales. If passed, the reform would raise the threshold required to claim compensation for psychological injury, and force…
- Community, General News
- 16/05/2025
- 06:00
National Volunteers Week: Wesley Mission Celebrates 1,000+ Volunteers: Changing Lives, One Hour at a Time
Media release 16 May 2025 Wesley Mission Celebrates 1,000+ Volunteers: Changing Lives, One Hour at a Time As National Volunteer Week (19-26 May 2025) approaches, Wesley Mission is shining a spotlight on the life-changing power of volunteering, with more than 1,000 passionate individuals giving their time to support those who need it most. From mentoring young minds to brightening the days of older Australians, Wesley Mission volunteers are making an impact across all ages and stages of life. Wesley Mission CEO, Rev Stu Cameron, is constantly amazed at the dedication and compassion of the volunteers. “Volunteering at Wesley Mission is…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 16/05/2025
- 05:41
TruMerit Hails Release of WHO’s State of the World’s Nursing Report
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2025 / TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) welcomed the release this week of the World Health Organization's State of the World's Nursing Report, which provides the first comprehensive assessment of global nursing since the COVID-19 pandemic.TruMeritThe report highlights a critical imperative to strengthen global nursing capacity in the wake of the pandemic and amid economic uncertainty, climate change impacts, and persistent health inequities. It warns that the global health workforce shortage will continue to widen, reaching 11 million by 2030, thereby requiring a fundamental shift in how countries approach healthcare workforce planning and…
- Community
- 16/05/2025
- 05:01
SYDNEY’S SOUTH WEST WELCOMES NSW PREMIER STEAM EVENT THIS WEEKEND
16 May 2025 Media Release SYDNEY’S SOUTHWEST WELCOMES NSW PREMIER STEAM EVENTTHIS WEEKEND THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM 17 & 18 MAY Historic steam locomotives of all shapes and sizes will come to life for the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam this weekend. From steam train rides to vintage steam machinery, this year’s event will feature blacksmith demonstrations and local artisans, a colourful street parade and an operational steam truck from the Powerhouse Museum collection. Transport Heritage NSW CEO Andrew Moritz says the team are looking forward to once again delivering the State’s premier steam event in partnership with Wollondilly Shire…
- Business Finance
- 16/05/2025
- 04:41
DDC Announces Record 2024 Growth and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Initiative in Shareholder Letter by Founder & CEO Norma Chu
NEW YORK–BUSINESS WIRE– DDC Enterprise Ltd. (NYSEAM: DDC), today released its 2024 full year results alongside a Shareholder Letter from Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO…
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- Business Finance
- 16/05/2025
- 04:26
Ras Al Khaimah’s Strong Economic and Investment Environment Validated by Fitch Affirmation of ‘A+’ Credit Rating, With Stable Outlook
The positive rating reflects the Emirate’s strong long-term growth prospects and ongoing economic diversification RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates–BUSINESS WIRE– Ras Al Khaimah’s…
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- Technology Innovation
- 16/05/2025
- 00:41
MCi Expands Global Reach into the Middle East
Track Platform Now Live in Qatar, Marking 55th International Site HOUSTON–BUSINESS WIRE– Management Controls, Inc. (MCi), the leader in contractor data and cost management,…
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