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- Finance Investment
- 17/09/2025
- 13:55
Bitget Turns 7, Coining the ‘Universal Exchange’ as the Next Generation of Exchanges
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is proud to celebrate its 7th anniversary with the theme of #GearUpTo7, kickstarting a new era of integrated finance.Over the past seven years, strategic partnerships, community initiatives, and steady business growth have driven Bitget’s global expansion. Collaborations with legendary Messi, Juventus FC, MotoGP, LaLiga, and the UNTOLD music festival have extended Bitget’s reach beyond crypto, connecting with mainstream audiences and global cultural trends. Educational charity initiatives such as Blockchain4Youth and Blockchain4Her have helped over 15,000 youngsters, enabling inclusivity, with over 60 universities across the globe.…
- Government Federal, Transport Automotive
- 17/09/2025
- 13:50
Opposition’s push to axe EV Discount would drive up emissions and costs for outer-suburban Australians
The Opposition’s position on the Electric Car Discount would stall EV uptake, drive up emissions, and push up costs for families in outer metro Australia, the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) warned.In a speech today, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has once again attacked the federal government’s investment in the EV Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption.The criticism comes afterindependent modellingthis week found that every $1 spent on the EV Discount has delivered more than $2 in environmental, economic and health benefits - a return that is expected to rise to $3 by 2030.The modelling also found that ending…
- Government NSW, Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/09/2025
- 13:27
Nurses key to success of new needle-free children’s flu vaccine programs
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the New South Wales and Queensland governments’ introduction of an intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist) for children aged two to under five years, which will address some but not all of the barriers to childhood immunisation. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz said subjecting a child to an injection is something no parent relishes, even when they know vaccination will help prevent serious illness in their child. “The new intranasal vaccine is a positive alternative for families who worry about their child’s reaction to having a needle. “But this does not solve a critical…
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- Childcare, Education Training
- 17/09/2025
- 12:54
Workforce crisis continues: NSW government misses the mark on preschool funding
17 September 2025 The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care in NSW and the ACT calls on the NSW government to boost funding to help community preschools attract and retain staff. The state government on Tuesday announced $100 million in funding for community preschools to extend operating hours, open more days and cater for children from birth through to school age. “We acknowledge the efforts of the NSW government to improve access to early education and focus on child safety,” said Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch Secretary Carol Matthews. “However, this funding will not assist…
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- Finance Investment, Taxation
- 17/09/2025
- 12:38
TPB takes legal action against unregistered tax preparer
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has commenced court proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Yan Qun Ke, seeking civil penalties and a court order to stop Ms Ke from providing tax agent services while not a registered tax practitioner (under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA)). On 29 July 2025, the TPB filed its application with the Court after investigating allegations that Ms Ke, whose previous tax agent registration ended on 20 November 2017, continued to offer tax agent services. This included preparing and lodging tax returns for the 2021 to 2024 income years. The TPB alleges…
- Government VIC
- 17/09/2025
- 11:59
101 FASTER, STRONGER SIGNALS FOR VICTORIANS
The Allan Labor Government is making it easier for Victorians to access faster and more reliable broadband internet, with more than 100 Connecting Victoria Fibre-to-the-Premises upgrades completed across the state. Minister for Government Services Natalie Hutchins today announced the completion of 101 projects which are boosting connectivity right across regional Victoria. The Fibre-to-the-Premises upgrades replace existing copper with high-speed fibre optic cables that plug directly into each premise – this means residents and businesses can now access download speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second through their chosen internet provider. The 101 projects delivered have been jointly funded by…
- Education Training, Union
- 17/09/2025
- 11:58
UTS plan to scrap education, public health a disaster for community: union
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has warned the University of Technology Sydney’s plan to shut down its schools of education and public health will cause major damage to the broader community. UTS on Wednesday announced it would close its International Studies and Education – including all teacher training – and Public Health schools as a part of a plan to reduce the total number of schools from 24 to 15. Under the proposal, the School of Professional Practice and Leadership would also be closed, and the major in Renewable Energy Engineering abolished. It’s part of management’s damaging plan to…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Business Company News
- 17/09/2025
- 11:50
Big Machinery & Hort Trade Showcase Coming to Tolga – 9-10 OCT!
Key Facts: All Growers, their families and staff are invited to Avocados Australia’s “North Queensland (NQ) Avocado Industry & Hort SHOW DAYS” happening this year from Thursday 9 October (12.00pm to 9.00pm) to Friday 10 October (8.00am to 5.00pm) at The Pack Centre, 37-39 Albrecht Street in Tolga. The event plans to bring together the region’s network of avocado growers as well as growers from the broader horticultural industry.All Growers, their families and staff are invited to Avocados Australia’s “North Queensland (NQ) Avocado Industry & Hort SHOW DAYS” happening this year from Thursday 9 October (12.00pm to 9.00pm) to Friday…
- Manufacturing, Oil Mining Resources
- 17/09/2025
- 11:27
AWU Welcomes $1.1 Billion Green Fuel Investment as Game-Changer for Jobs and National Security
The Australian Workers’ Union has welcomed the FederalLabor Government’s landmark $1.1 billion commitment to low-carbon fuel production, hailing it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure Australia’s fuel sovereignty, create thousands of secure jobs, and future-proof key industrial sites like Ampol’s Lytton refinery. The investment will back a new partnership between IFM Investors, Ampol and Graincorp, first outlined in an earlier Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to establish large-scale domestic green fuel production. AWU Acting National Secretary Chris Donovan said the funding was a critical leap forward in building a sustainable fuel industry that protects Australian jobs and supply chains. “This…
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