MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unions prioritised over medicines funding
Source: National Party Health Minister David Clark must come clean about funding for new medicines being pulled from Pharmac to settle the nurses’ pay dispute, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “This Government promised to prioritise the health system but has instead stripped away money that should have been reinvested into Pharmac meaning new medicines, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: DHA staff step up to help our wounded warriors
Source: Australia Department of Defence DHA is proud to be an Official Supporter of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, the world’s largest international sporting event that celebrates the achievements of wounded, injured and sick service personnel. Four DHA staff members have been selected to be a part of the Invictus Games Volunteer Program. Ashleigh Wright, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: US pharma giant teams up with University of Western Australia on cancer therapies
Source: Australian Trade and Investment Commission – Austrade US pharma giant teams up with University of Western Australia on cancer therapies 14 Sep 2018 The University of Western Australia (UWA) is partnering with global healthcare company Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) to research how tumours can be made more responsive to immunotherapy treatments. ‘MSD and […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Coca-Cola acquires Australian kombucha manufacturer
Source: Australian Trade and Investment Commission – Austrade Coca-Cola acquires Australian kombucha manufacturer 28 Sep 2018 The Coca-Cola Company has acquired South Australia-based kombucha maker Organic & Raw Trading Co., maker of the MOJO brand, for an undisclosed sum. This is the first time The Coca-Cola Company has acquired full ownership of a kombucha brand […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: HON. PM BAINIMARAMA’S SPEECH AT THE NAMOSI PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Source: Republic Of Fiji 10/16/2018 Turaga na Tui Namosi;Distinguished Members of the Provincial Council;Ladies and Gentlemen. Bula Vinaka and a very good morning to you all. It is my distinct pleasure to address your leadership here at the Namosi Provincial Council. I hope all of you and your families had a wonderful Fiji Day celebration […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prominent museum director remembered
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern today expressed sorrow at the death of highly-regarded museum director Thérèse Angelo. “Thérèse made a tireless and substantial contribution to the New Zealand heritage sector, and wider Canterbury community, during her career. “With more than three decades’ experience in the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Police speak to driver of vehicle involved in Porirua homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Update: Police speak to driver of vehicle involved in Porirua homicide Tuesday, 16 October 2018 – 5:25pm Wellington Police have identified and spoken to the driver of a Mazda sought in relation to a homicide in Porirua. Police would like to thank the public for assisting in the identification. ENDS Issued […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prime Minister’s obstinacy on tax cuts immoral
Source: Taxpayers Union Prime Minister’s obstinacy on tax cuts immoralFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE17 OCTOBER 2018“It’s incredibly frustrating to see the Government rule out tax cuts at a time when the government books are already bursting,” says Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams in response to the Prime Minister’s comments today. “With an unexpected $5.5 billion surplus, it’s clear that […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: 5.4-magnitude quake hits northwest China
Source: China State Council Information Office 2 A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jinghe County in Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bortala, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 44.19 degrees north latitude and 82.53 degrees […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Submissions on rental property regulations approved
Source: Auckland Council Two submissions to central government addressing changes to rental tenancies, properties and standards were approved today by the Environment and Community Committee. The first was in response to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Residential Tenancies Act discussion document, which proposes reforms to the current legislation to improve security of tenure, […]
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