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- Youth
- 05/02/2026
- 11:06
Monash expert: younger siblings spend more time on screens
New research from Monash Business School’s Centre for Health Economics has found younger siblings, compared to firstborn children, spend an extra nine to 14 minutes per day having screen time, and less time on enrichment activities. The findings have been detailed in an article published on The Conversation. Dr Danusha Jayawardana, Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School Contact: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.edu Read more of Dr Jayawardana’s commentary The following can be attributed to Dr Danusha Jayawardana: “Our study looked at what impact birth order might have on how children spend their time. Both on their own…
- Political
- 05/02/2026
- 10:58
New eSafety report shows tech companies need to do much more to disrupt and prevent child sexual abuse
Key Facts: eSafety's new transparency report reveals major tech companies need to improve efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and protect children onlineWhile some progress has been made (e.g., Google's Sensitive Content Warnings), significant gaps remain, particularly in detecting live online exploitation and abuse in video callsThe CSAM Deterrence Centre, launched by Jesuit Social Services and University of Tasmania, aims to support tech companies in developing warning messages to prevent abuseResearch indicates online warning messages about legal and ethical consequences effectively deter users from seeking illegal contentRecent studies show concerning statistics: 7.6% of Australian men have committed technology-facilitated…
- Defence, National News Current Affairs
- 05/02/2026
- 10:49
Victoria Barracks – once-in-a-generation chance to deliver a great public places
The Australian Institute of Architects welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement it will progress the sale of surplus Defence land, including the historic Victoria Barracks sites in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These places hold deep cultural and architectural value. They are also rare inner-city precincts with the scale to deliver enduring public benefit if the next chapter is shaped with care. “Victoria Barracks are more than real estate assets, they are important parts of our civic story,” saidAdam Haddow, National President, Australian Institute of Architects. “Any future redevelopment must protect heritage significance, respect Country, and deliver high-quality outcomes that Australians can…
- Defence, National News Current Affairs
- 05/02/2026
- 10:43
Victoria Barracks – once-in-a-generation chance to deliver a great public places
The Australian Institute of Architects welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement it will progress the sale of surplus Defence land, including the historic Victoria Barracks sites in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These places hold deep cultural and architectural value. They are also rare inner-city precincts with the scale to deliver enduring public benefit if the next chapter is shaped with care. “Victoria Barracks are more than real estate assets, they are important parts of our civic story,” saidAdam Haddow, National President, Australian Institute of Architects. “Any future redevelopment must protect heritage significance, respect Country, and deliver high-quality outcomes that Australians can…
- Biotechnology
- 05/02/2026
- 10:15
Cleo Diagnostics (ASX.COV) Marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Cleo Diagnostics Marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Reinforcing its Commitment to Earlier Detection Cleo Diagnostics (ASX: COV) is recognising Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this…
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- Technology Innovation
- 05/02/2026
- 10:11
Management Controls Appoints Senior Leaders to Drive Australian Expansion
Strategic appointments reinforce MCi’s long-term commitment to growth across Australia and the APAC region BRISBANE, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Management Controls, Inc. (MCi), a global leader…
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- Banking, CharitiesAidWelfare
- 05/02/2026
- 10:04
Queensland Country Bank invests more than $220,000 in communities across the state
RESENDING – Good for Good banking: Queensland Country Bank invests more than $220,000 in communities across the state Queensland Country Bank is proud to…
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- Hospitality, Travel Tourism
- 05/02/2026
- 10:00
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac checks out of 2025 and checks into 2026 with new properties, partners and rewards
With strong momentum, portfolio growth and major collaborative wins, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac closed out 2025 with 85new properties to its network, marking a strong yearfor the brand in the Asia-Pac region and setting the stage for continued momentum in 2026. The year’s developments reflect not only Choice Hotels’ reputation as a preferred accommodation provider but also its standing as a competitive franchising leader in a crowded and fast-evolving market. major highlight was a landmark agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts, marking our expansion into the Asian market with 63 upscale properties joining the Ascend Collection. SSAW was also granted exclusive…
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- Community, Government Federal
- 05/02/2026
- 09:58
Brotherhood of St. Laurence Welcomes Thriving Kids – Supporting Children and Families Where They Live, Learn and Play
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL)welcomes a significant step forward for children experiencing developmental delay following Friday’s agreement by National Cabinet to progress the rollout of Thriving Kids, andTuesday’s release of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s proposed national model. For too long, familiesof children withdevelopmentalconcernsandautismwithlow to moderatesupport needshave struggled to access theright support at the right time-often facing long waiting listsor missing out onearlysupport altogether. BSL Executive Director Travers McLeodsaid that Thriving Kidsrepresentsa significant opportunity to build a more effective,equitableearly childhood developmentsystem that meets children and caregivers where they are andonethatresponds early, in real time. “Thriving Kids is built around…
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