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- Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
- 01/04/2026
- 12:54
Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty)
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of thePapua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty). The Pukpuk Treaty strengthens Australia’s defence partnership with our close neighbour, Papua New Guinea by elevating the status of our defence relationship to a formal Alliance. Once ratified, the Pupuk Treaty will form Australia’s third Alliance, following on from the signing of the Security Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America (ANZUS), over 70 years ago. Committee Chair,Lisa Chesters MPsaid: “The Pukpuk Treaty marks a significant achievement in Australia’s relationship with Papua…
- Building Construction, General News
- 01/04/2026
- 12:27
Public Works Committee supports redevelopment of Blamey Barracks
Today,Mr Tony Zappia MP, Chair of theParliamentary Standing Committee on Public Workspresented the Public Works Committee’s second report of 2026 to the House of Representatives. Report 2/2026 – Referral made in September 2025considers the proposed redevelopment of Blamey Barracks, Kapooka, New South Wales for a total estimated cost of $889.2 million (excluding GST). Following an inquiry during which the Committee had the opportunity to visit the Barracks and see firsthand the conditions of the site and question Department of Defence officials at public and in-camera hearings in Wagga Wagga, the Committee found that the proposed works will bring the Barracks…
- Finance Investment
- 01/04/2026
- 12:23
CHASING GOLD ON THE PODIUM AND IN THE BOARDROOM – ACCOUNTING PATHWAY SUPPORTS ELITE ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS
1 April 2026 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) are helping bridge the gap between sport, performance and study by supporting the next generation of accountants through its Elite Athletes and Performers Program (EAPP). CA ANZ’s EAPP helps athletes and performers manage their studies for the CA Program while balancing their busy training, competition and performance schedules. The program assists those training or competing at a national or international level, and offers eligibility to musicians, dancers, actors, poets, public speakers, debaters, athletes (alumni, emerging and developing) and coaches. CA ANZ Group Executive Education and Marketing Simon Hann said…
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- Results Statistics, RetailOnline Retail
- 01/04/2026
- 12:23
Blue Yonder Survey: Fewer Supply Chain Leaders Say Their Organisations Are Ready for the Future in 2026
Second annual report finds stark optimism divide among supply chain professionals as disruptions multiply and decision fatigue grows Blue Yonder, the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation, released its second annual Supply Chain Compass report today. The report provides a comprehensive view of the key strategic priorities of nearly 700 supply chain professionals across North America and Europe. The research found that fewer supply chain leaders believe they are ready for the future now (66%) than last year (73%). Amid widespread uncertainty, leaders’ top two priorities are improving efficiency and productivity and achieving faster, better decision-making. The report…
- Technology Innovation
- 01/04/2026
- 12:11
Global Beauty Market Grows 10% as AI and E-commerce Reshape Consumer Buying
Online sales outpace in-store by 6x as digital-first and AI-influenced commerce accelerates globally CHICAGO–BUSINESS WIRE– NielsenIQ (NYSE:NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today…
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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Science
- 01/04/2026
- 11:57
Chatty batty: Research explores dialect formation in ghost bats
Key Facts: An audio file of a ghost bat roost can be provided. Accents are usually thought of as a human trait,indicatingwhere a person…
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- Community, Entertainment
- 01/04/2026
- 11:46
MEGA CREATURES RETURNS TO HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS BIGGER, BOLDER AND FILLED WITH MYTHICAL MAGIC
MEGA CREATURES RETURNS TO HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS BIGGER, BOLDER AND FILLED WITH MYTHICAL MAGIC Step into an expanded world of wonder these Easter school holidays asMega Creatures returns to the Hunter Valley Gardens from 28 March to 26 April, bringing an unforgettable adventure for families, explorers and fantasy lovers of all ages. Back for another epic year, visitors will journey through a captivating landscape where prehistoric giants meet legendary beasts, creating a magical fusion of ancient history and storytelling. “Mega Creatures continues to grow each year, and 2026 is our most exciting event yet. We’re thrilled to introduce new immersive…
- Disability, Government Federal
- 01/04/2026
- 11:43
Commissioners welcome new laws to end genetic discrimination in life insurance
Wednesday1April2026 New protections end genetic discrimination in life insurance The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the passage of new legal provisions thatprotectAustralians from genetic discrimination by life insurers,ensuring people are no longer penalised for seeking genetic testing that could protect their health. The reforms prohibit life insurers from using certain genetic test results to charge higher premiums, impose unfair conditions, or refuse cover. This removes a powerful disincentive to genetic testing and strengthens protections against discriminationaffordedunder theDisability Discrimination Act(DDA). The changes werelegislatedtodaythroughtheTreasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025. Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess…
- Mental Health, Travel Tourism
- 01/04/2026
- 11:33
Event Listing: (Register Now before 12 April) – Step into the Wild for Mental Health Coastrek Returns to the Mornington Peninsula: 22 May 2026
Interviews Available with Di Westaway OAM / Images here Register Now – Before April 12 MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VIC – It’s time to trade the…
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