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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 05/02/2026
- 08:40
Mainstay Medical Announces Exclusive Coverage of ReActiv8® by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
DUBLIN--BUSINESS WIRE-- Mainstay Medical Holdings plc today announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has established favorable coverage for the company’s ReActiv8 Restorative NeurostimulationTM therapy for the treatment of intractable chronic low back pain. The policy went into effect in January 2026 and specifies that ReActiv8 is the only therapy considered medically necessary by the policy when the conditions for coverage are met. “We are pleased that another Blue Cross Blue Shield payer has joined Anthem in making ReActiv8 available to well-selected patients after reviewing the large body of clinical evidence we have built,”said Jason Hannon, CEO of…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 05/02/2026
- 08:40
Faith in HAFF: Strong Demand Signals Housing Momentum
The massive response to Round 3 of the Housing Australia Future Fund is an extraordinary demonstration of the maturity of Australia’s non-market housing sector. Less than a week after opening for expressions of interest, applications have been submitted to provide nearly 30,000 social and affordable homes and counting – smashing all expectations. “The HAFF is a catalytic investment mechanism that deserves support from across the Parliament”, said Rob Stokes, Chair of Faith Housing Australia. “The incredible response to the HAFF proves its success in building capacity, attracting capital, and promoting partnerships to provide real homes for people in need, “This…
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- Finance Investment
- 05/02/2026
- 08:15
State of Origin in Super: Winners and Losers Revealed
Media release For immediate release State of Origin in Super: Queensland Is Catching Up, But NSW Still Controls the Money Queensland may be gaining ground on the self-managed super fund (SMSF) scoreboard, but when it comes to control of Australia’s $1 trillion self-managed super fund system, NSW – backed closely by Victoria – still dominates the money. The findings come from a new report by James Hayes, a financial planner specialising in superannuation and retirement planning, based on analysis of Australian Tax Office data. The report shows that while SMSF growth is strongest in NSW and Queensland, the concentration of…
- Finance Investment
- 05/02/2026
- 08:15
QLD Leads SMSF Growth, But NSW Still Holds the Money
Queensland Leads SMSF Growth – But NSW Still Holds the Money Queensland is becoming the fastest-growing state for self-managed super funds (SMSFs), but new analysis of Australian Tax Office data shows New South Wales – backed closely by Victoria – still controls the bulk of Australia’s SMSF wealth. The findings come from a new report by James Hayes, a financial planner specialising in superannuation and retirement planning, which examines how Australians are using SMSFs, including how growth and asset concentration vary by state. While Queensland continues to increase its share of SMSF establishments faster than most other states, its share…
- Aviation
- 05/02/2026
- 08:00
AIPA partners with Australian Women Pilots’ Association
The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA) for its National Conference and Annual General Meeting. AIPA President Andrew Marshall said AIPA was proud to be the pilot association partner for the conference to be held 6–10 May in Airlie Beach, Queensland. “AIPA is proud to support women in aviation and to partner with organisations like AWPA that are helping shape the future of our profession,” Captain Marshall said. “We are seeing a growing number of women becoming pilots, and we need that momentum to continue to ensure…
- Transport Automotive
- 05/02/2026
- 07:41
Multi-Color Corporation Receives Court Approval of First Day Motions
Obtains Interim Approval to Access $125 Million of DIP FinancingGlobal Operations and Services to Customers Continue in Normal Course Without Interruption During Restructuring Process; All Trade Vendors and Suppliers to be Paid in Full ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE-- Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”), a global leader in prime label solutions, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”) for first day relief related to its prepackaged Chapter 11 filed on January 29, 2026. The approved relief affirms that the Company will operate in the normal course, pay all trade…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Federal Budget
- 05/02/2026
- 07:00
New analysis shows youth housing supplement will boost national productivity through education and employment
The Home Time Youth Housing Coalition, representing over 180 organisations across Australia, has launched a new report at Parliament House that synthesises existing and new research, revealing the productivity gain that a targeted youth housing supplement would deliver. The research highlighted examples of dedicated youth tenancies with support, in which housing stability increased from 27% to over 70%. Similarly, educational engagement increased from 28% to as high as 77%, and employment rates rose from 26% to as high as 90%. For every dollar invested in youth housing, researchers estimate $2.60 in community benefit. The report also outlines the economic cost…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 05/02/2026
- 06:02
Number of Australians living with dementia growing
Datareleased by Dementia Australia today has revealed thatthe number of Australians living with dementia in 2026 has increased to an estimated446,500¹– a figureprojected tomore thandoubleto overonemillion peopleby 2065.² Thedata also highlights thatdementia impacts Australians of all ages,with anestimated 29,000 people living with young onsetdementia (a diagnosis of any kind of dementia whenyou’reaged 18-65). This figure is projected to increase to an estimated 41,000 by 2054.³ Additionally, an estimated 1,500 children live with childhood dementia in Australia.⁴ In 2026, there are an estimated 6,300 people living with all forms of dementia in the Australian Capital Territory, which is projected to increase…
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- General News
- 05/02/2026
- 06:01
eSafety report shows while tech giants have made some progress they still have a long way to go in stamping out online child sexual abuse
Tech giants, including Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, are still failing to address critical safety gaps in detecting and preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) on their services despite some improvements, according to a new eSafety transparency report. The report, which is the second in a series of four to be published byeSafety, summarises tech company responses to a series of questions about how they are tackling the worst-of the-worst online content including real and AI-generated child sexual abuse material, livestreamed child sexual abuse, online grooming and sexual extortion. In July 2024, eSafety gave eight tech companies legally enforceable…
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