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- Food Beverages
- 04/02/2026
- 08:16
Pulses Week 2026: Level Up with Legumes
Australians are being encouraged to level up their plates this February as the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) celebrates Pulses Week 2026, running…
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- Property Real Estate
- 04/02/2026
- 08:15
Melbourne looks cheap again, but the old investment playbook won’t work
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest decision, Melbourne is once again being described as “cheap” relative to other capitals. Higher holding costs, tighter compliance settings, and increased policy risk are reshaping what a viable residential investment looks like in 2026. “Melbourne hasn’t become ‘cheap’ in a vacuum,” saidBeau Arfi, CEO of Maple Investment Group. “We’re seeing investors move away from passive buy-and-hold strategies and toward structures that prioritise cash flow resilience and execution certainty.” “The cost base has shifted, regulation has tightened, and that means investors need to be far more deliberate about how deals stack up over time.”…
- Women
- 04/02/2026
- 08:15
Women retire with less – what the SMSF data shows
Press release For immediate release Women Join SMSFs in Equal Numbers – But Men Still Control Most of the Money Women are joining self-managed super funds (SMSFs) in almost equal numbers to men. On paper, that looks like progress. But new analysis of Australian Tax Office data shows that inside Australia’s $1 trillion SMSF system, the money still overwhelmingly flows to men. 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 income, age and balance size interact inside the SMSF sector. “Women…
- Indigenous, Medical Health Aged Care
- 04/02/2026
- 08:00
First Nations Australians dying at far higher rates from blood cancer, research reveals gaps in care and support
This World Cancer Day (4 February), the Leukaemia Foundation has revealed world-first new research proving First Nations Australians are dying at significantly higher rates…
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- Government Federal, Taxation
- 04/02/2026
- 08:00
ATO urges small businesses to take simple steps to avoid compliance action
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging small businesses to start 2026 strong to avoid compliance actions. ATO Assistant Commissioner Angela Allen said the new calendar year is the perfect time for small businesses to reset their habits to set themselves up for success. ‘Every year we see small businesses run into avoidable issues because they haven’t kept accurate records, reported all their income or managed their cash flow effectively,’ Ms Allen said. Seeking advice from a registered tax practitioner is one of the most effective ways to avoid common errors and navigate areas of complexity. ‘Part of the $27.2…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 04/02/2026
- 08:00
Reproductive coercion: serious harm to health, yet limited understanding
Reproductive coercion poses serious risks to health and wellbeing, yet remains poorly recognised in general practice, according to new Monash University research. A series of research studies by Ms. Susan Saldanha, Research Fellow from the SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence at Monash, examined why reproductive coercion is an important issue for general practice and why it should be better recognised and prioritised. Ms Saldanha’s research highlights a range of scenarios in which reproductive coercion can result in significant sexual, reproductive and mental health harms, covering two main areas: Promoting pregnancy includes using forced sex to cause conception, threats of abandonment…
- Finance Investment, Political
- 04/02/2026
- 07:09
Super funds with representative governance deliver $33 billion in extra value for Australians
New analysis from the Super Members Council shows that super funds governed by representative trustee models deliver superior investment returns, generating $33 billion in additional value for their members over the past five years compared to funds with other governance models. The findings are in the Council’s latest report, Member First Representation: The Profit to Member Governance Advantage, which highlights the long-term performance benefits to members of boards built on equal representation from employers and employees. The equal representation model ensures diverse voices, strong accountability, and decision making focused squarely on the fund members’ best financial interests. The Council’s latest…
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- Finance Investment
- 04/02/2026
- 07:05
Remuneration Survey shows members seeking balance
4 February 2026 Working in more than 660 different roles – if you thought accountants were onlycrunching numbers – then think again. The 2025 CA ANZ Remuneration Survey reveals that balancing work and life istop of mind for members. Here’s what employers can do to attract and retain talent – and what employeescan do to secure the move from ‘role reality’ to ‘perfect position’. Chartered Accountants have long been seen as the stewards of financial integrity, but the2025 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) Remuneration Surveypaints a far more diverse and dynamic picture. This year’s survey, capturing responses…
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- Energy, Government NSW
- 04/02/2026
- 07:00
MEDIA ALERT: Myuna workers rally to save jobs
Mineworkers at Myuna Colliery will rally outside Eraring Power Station today, calling on Origin Energy to secure a sustainable coal supply deal with their employer Centennial coal, to avoid the closure of their mine and 300 local coal mining jobs. The Mining and Energy Union (MEU), Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU), Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Collieries’ Staff and Officials Association (CSOA), say Eraring Power Station should purchase coal from the captured mine through to its new closure date in 2029. Workers said they would continue campaigning to ensure the mine continues operating for the life of the power station.…
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