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Bad news on Letters delivered

The “cliff” that Australia Post’s letter deliveries have fallen off are behind the projections that the service provider will fail to make any profit this financial year. The wholly owned Government entity has service obligations with letter delivery, but this is increasing conflict with its other requirement – that is to make a profit. Image: …

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Silicon Valley Bank Crash

As the tech sector shrank back from its highwater mark of the last few years, funds started drying up and the bank with the most exposure, Silicon Valley Bank, found itself with diminishing deposits. Taking measures to raise equity and liquefy assets, the sentiment around the troubled bank took a turn for the worse, and …

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Environmental groups concerned with AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

Environmental conservation groups are concerned about Australia acquiring nuclear submarines saying it undermines environmental protection efforts and increases the threat of nuclear conflict. Currently, Australia is in the market for at least eight nuclear-powered submarines, at a cost of $100 billion – the largest defense acquisition in the nation’s history, and PM Anthony Albanese is …

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Brisbane Rallies for International Working Women’s Day

Women’s struggles have been put in the spotlight this week with International Women’s Day. But there is another ‘W’ that is just as important. On Saturday, the Queensland Council of Unions hosted an International Working Women’s Day rally in Brisbane, Meanjin, to send a strong message that it’s time for fairer and more equitable workplaces. …

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Heart Foundation calls for greater funding to install AED’s

Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anywhere, anytime, and is often fatal without prompt and appropriate intervention from bystanders. This message comes as The Heart Foundation is calling for greater funding and support to install greater numbers of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public facilities and for further regulation for e-cigarettes, tobacco and junk food advertising …

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