Tuesday, 12 May 2026 10:37
REFORMS TO FAST TRACK ENERGY PROJECTS
THE NSW Government will introduce new legislation aimed at fast-tracking critical renewable energy projects as coal-fired power stations retire. The proposed law will allow the Energy Minister to identify and prioritise key renewable generation, storage and network projects for streamlined approvals. Environmental, planning and community consultation requirements will remain in place, with projects expected to demonstrate best-practice engagement with regional communities and landholders. Renewable energy currently supplies about 36 per cent of NSW electricity, with summer periods exceeding 80 per cent renewable supply. The reforms will also strengthen community benefit-sharing arrangements, with more than $180 million already committed to host communities since late 2024.
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Wednesday, 06 May 2026 17:45
COMPANIES EXPOSED TO PAYMENT FRAUD
RESEARCH from Eftsure warns workplace hierarchy is exposing Australian organisations to payment fraud. Only 25% of employees feel comfortable questioning senior executives, while many lack awareness of fraud prevention tools. Cybercriminals exploit this pressure by impersonating leaders and manipulating approval processes. The findings highlight a gap between leadership understanding and frontline risk.
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Wednesday, 06 May 2026 17:44
ONE IN FICE AUSSIES AVOID PRESCRIPTIONS
THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is urging the Federal Government to freeze PBS medicine prices until 2030 to keep prescriptions affordable. While costs were cut to $25 in 2026, saving patients over $50M, prices could rise again without action. The Guild warns higher costs lead to skipped treatments and poorer health, calling for certainty amid cost-of-living pressures. One in five Australians have avoided prescriptions due to cost.
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