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Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins has announced an additional $1.1 million in funding for the grape and wine sector, bringing the total support package to $4.6 million. Delivered by Wine Australia, the funding will enhance international market access, trade diversification, and research into pest control technologies. Wine Australia, the Australian Wine Research Institute, and the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC) are key partners in this initiative. The AWITC will receive $550,000 to expand its 2025 and 2028 events, fostering innovation, collaboration, and global engagement for the industry.
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ACCC authorises collaboration on sustainable finance initiatives
The ACCC has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance initiatives for five years. The authorisation allows ASFI, ASFI members and other industry participants to exchange information to improve the integration of natural capital data into financial decision-making, co-design investment structures and give effect to limited agreements for co-designed financial products and develop related regulatory reform proposals. The collaborative conduct aims to facilitate the development of sustainable farming practices, support producers to meet sustainability regulations of export destinations, and contribute to emissions reduction targets.
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CommBank, J.P. Morgan, ASX and HQLA X selected to help research key RBA digital currency project
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has joined the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) in Project Acacia to explore the use of digital currencies and tokenised assets in Australia’s $350 billion repurchase agreement (repo) market. Alongside J.P. Morgan, ASX and HQLA X, the project will assess how digital collateral records and platforms like Kinexys and CBA’s Digital Assets Platform can improve efficiency, liquidity and reduce risk. The repo market is vital for monetary policy and liquidity management. The collaboration aims to enhance Australia’s financial market competitiveness through blockchain innovation.
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NSW: Celebrating Aboriginal tourism growth during NAIDOC Week
Destination NSW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week by supporting the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” and highlighting the growth of Aboriginal tourism in New South Wales. NSW leads the nation in Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses and visitor engagement, with nearly 800,000 overnight visitors participating in Aboriginal tourism in 2024. DNSW’s Aboriginal Experience Development Pathway 2025, in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council, supports emerging operators through training and networking. The State Government has also provided $548,000 in grants to over 180 community groups to support NAIDOC Week events, including a student-led public art project in Coffs Harbour.
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QLD: Respiratory infection update
The Queensland Department of Health has reported a sharp rise in influenza cases, with over 3,050 cases and 210 hospitalisations in the past weekâmarking the highest weekly flu count in 2025. Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll warned that flu hospitalisations may soon surpass those for COVID-19. Children are expected to drive further transmission as schools resume. Despite free flu vaccinations, uptake remains low, with over 90 per cent of hospitalised flu patients unvaccinated. Queensland has recorded 32,679 flu cases and 84 related deaths this year. RSV and COVID-19 cases remain steady, with ongoing public health reminders to maintain hygiene and consider vaccination.
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