ASIC accuses AustralianSuper of death benefit delays
Australia’s largest superannuation fund is being accused of delaying death benefits claims for nearly 7000 of its policyholders.
The Australian Securities and
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Alfred took our beaches, but the sand will return
By Javier Leon
For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches.
Beaches in South-East
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State and councils renew partnership agreement
The Queensland Government and the state’s local authorities have signed a new partnership agreement.
Premier David Crisafulli said Equal Partners in Government
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State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration
An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded.
Deputy
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Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks
Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit.
The Australian
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Student accommodation pipeline adds thousands of beds
More than 11,000 student-specific beds are currently under construction in Australia, as the industry looks to ease the pressure on the private rental market.
The latest
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New robot hand has a little of that human touch
A prosthetic robotic hand than “knows” what it is holding and adjusts grip accordingly has been developed in the United States.
Johns Hopkins University engineers
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Water a brighter spark than we believe
Running water creates electricity at 10 times the intensity than previously thought, according to new Australian research.
Scientists at RMIT University and the
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Tassie poppy fields key to local pain meds industry
Tasmania’s poppy fields should be better leveraged to create an Australian-based pain medication manufacturing industry.
While welcoming a Federal Government
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Gender equality improving but gaps remain
Australia has improved its global ranking for gender equality and is now sitting at 24, according to the latest Status of Women Report Card.
The report details Australia
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