Antonette Collins
Sydney
Senior Manager, Media and Communications at Governance Institute
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Executives continue to receive double-digit pay rises despite lower inflation
Some of Australia’s largest listed companies have rewarded their senior executives with significant increases in base pay as well as bonuses over the past year according to a new survey. The latest annual Board & Executive Remuneration Report released by Governance Institute of Australia and McGuirk Remuneration has found that fixed salaries of Managing Directors across ASX listed companies rose an average of 11 per cent, while CEO salaries rose an average of 14 per cent.
Pipeline of female board directors in doubt as latest diversity snapshot reveals sharp decline in seats held by women.
A new report on Australia’s boardroom diversity has raised concerns about the pipeline of experienced women directors after the number of women holding board seats in ASX 200-300 listed companies fell sharply over the past 12 months. The 2024 Board Diversity Index from Watermark Search International and the Governance Institute of Australia found female representation on smaller company boards fell from 44 per cent in 2022 to just 32 per cent last year.
Media Release | 2023 Ethics Index
Politicians at all levels of government have seen a significant increase in the public’s perception of their ethical behaviour according to the results of the 2023 Governance Institute of Australia Ethics Index. Based on an independent survey conducted by research company Ipsos, the Governance Institute of Australia’s annual report reveals the ethical behaviour of state and federal politicians has been rated far more positively this year, compared to 2022.
2023 Board Diversity Index
Australia still lagging behind on ethnic and cultural diversity but signs point towards growing First Nations representation The latest snapshot of Australia’s boardroom diversity has found a small but positive improvement in the representation of First Nations’ people in the nation’s top companies but that broader cultural and ethnic diversity continues to stall.
Sydney COVID patient reveals he was 'close to death' in emotional video filmed from hospital bed
COVID-19 patients receiving treatment at Sydney's Concord Hospital have given emotional accounts about their illness in a bid to counter misinformation about the virus in the community.
Sydney's Giant Steps school for autism linked to 18 COVID-19 cases
ABC News 26 mins ago By Antonette Collins At least seven students of a special needs school in Sydney's north have tested positive to COVID-19, the ABC understands. The Giant Steps school in Gladesville caters for students with severe autism and has closed its doors after becoming aware of a positive case last week.
NSW HSC students to do trial exams and assessments at home under new plan
Year 12 students in Greater Sydney will sit assessments and trial HSC exams from home under a revised, more flexible, pandemic blueprint revealed by the NSW government.
More than 2 million people now affected by expansion of COVID-19 authorised work orders
More than 2 million people in Greater Sydney will now be unable to leave their local government area (LGA) for work as NSW attempts to stem the spread of COVID-19. Key points: Residents of eight council areas are now subject to Authorised Work Orders It means they are not allowed to leave their area unless they work in health, aged care or are essential workers The Cumberland mayor says the continuation of lockdown rules is armageddon for his community.
NSW Health data shows under 30s bear the brunt of COVID-19 Delta strain infections
As NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian prepares to reveal how her government plans to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, there are major concerns over the contagious nature of the Delta variant, especially among people under 30 who account for almost half of all current infections.
Minister fires up during COVID press conference after 163 school students given vaccine by mistake
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has lashed out at journalists over criticisms NSW Health wrongly vaccinated 163 students from a prestigious Sydney boys' school.
First look at Sydney's third city centre, known as Bradfield, as Gladys Berejiklian pledges $1.15bn
Construction on Sydney's newest city centre will begin before the end of the year, with the NSW government releasing first images of how it will look.
Former NRL player Jamil Hopoate charged over $155m cocaine bust
Rugby league player Jamil Hopoate has been charged over the alleged importation of half a tonne of cocaine which police say has a street value of nearly $155 million.
Sikh community angry as religious knives banned from NSW schools after stabbing
Students in NSW will be banned from bringing knives to schools on religious grounds after a teenager was stabbed in Sydney's north-west, leaving the Sikh community angry.
Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe hit with new charges over alleged assault of partner
Former Seven Network game show host Andrew O'Keefe is facing additional charges in relation to alleged domestic violence offences against his partner. Key points: The 49-year-old was charged with the common assault of Orly Lavee after NSW Police were called to a unit at Randwick, in the city's eastern suburbs, in late January.
Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair's alleged victim felt 'dead inside', court hears
NRL player Jack de Belin "didn't take no for an answer" when he allegedly raped a teenager with his friend Callan Sinclair in 2018, a Sydney court has heard. Key points: An earlier trial could not be concluded This trial is expected to last for about three weeks The rugby league players do not deny having sex with the woman The pair are accused of raping the 19-year-old woman in Wollongong after a Christmas pub crawl.
Easter traffic snarls around Sydney see drivers warned to add an hour to commute time
There are extensive travel delays for motorists across Sydney as people leave the city for the long weekend and school holidays.
Court rules Afghan witnesses can give evidence remotely in Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case
Federal Court Justice Anthony Besanko says he will allow four Afghan villagers and a person with the Australian Defence Force to give evidence remotely from overseas in the defamation case of an SAS veteran. Ben Roberts-Smith is suing The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times over a series of articles which he said wrongly suggest he disgraced the Australian Army while serving overseas.
NSW government ministers in stoush over Warragamba Dam management amid flooding
Tensions over the management of Sydney's Warragamba Dam are rising as quickly as the dam itself with major disagreements between senior state government cabinet ministers.
Police vow to 'lawfully harrass' warring Sydney crime families as Hamzy brother charged
NSW Police say they are "coming after" two Sydney crime families after the arrest of the brother of jailed Brothers 4 Life founder, Bassam Hamzy, in Sydney's west.
Sixteen children allegedly sexually abused at NSW mid-north coast childcare centre
© Provided by ABC NEWS More than 46 children are thought to have been victims of the paedophile ring. (ABC News) An investigation into a major online paedophile network has found 16 children from one NSW mid-north coast childcare centre were allegedly sexually abused by a former worker. Operation Arkstone, led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) together with State Police have so far arrested 14 men who are facing a total of 828 charges for child abuse offences.
Coronavirus Australia live news: Multiple venues in south-west Sydney fined for breaching COVID-safe practices
29mminutes agoFriFriday 6 NovNovember 2020 at 9:53pm By Simon Smale Coronavirus Australia live news updates: Saturday, November 7 Good morning and welcome to the coronavirus live updates blog for this Saturday, November 7. I'm Simon Smale and I'll be flying solo today to bring you all your COVID-19 updates today, hence the later than normal start to the blog. Got a question that's not about the start time? Hit me up using the blue, "leave a comment" button at the top of the page.
Musicians to perform again after coronavirus lockdown at Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival
It's been a long, tough road for jazz vocalist Emma Pask to get back to the stage, doing what she loves after so many months of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic. "I'd love to be able to say, 'Oh, I did so many things and I wrote so many songs and I sang every day'," she says. "I just didn't.
Email threats that forced dozens of Sydney schools to evacuate came from eastern Europe, Premier says
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed initial emailed threats to a number of Sydney schools this week came from eastern Europe. Key points: Dozens of schools have been evacuated this week after receiving threats The NSW Premier warned police would "come down" on copycats A school in north Sydney today received threats via a phone call Students have been allowed to return to a north Sydney school following threats made in a phone call this morning.
Health bureaucrat tells royal commission people with disabilities not mentioned in coronavirus plan
It was an "omission" that people with disabilities were not mentioned in the Government's COVID-19 emergency response plan, a senior bureaucrat has told a royal commission.
Disability sector left vulnerable by coronavirus response despite early warnings, royal commission hears
A leading academic says the current plan to address the needs of people with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic needs to be "rapidly changed".
Woman who has been bedridden for 20 years tells royal commission of COVID-19 fears
A woman who has been bedridden for two decades has told a royal commission she's worried she will lose access to life-changing technology after the coronavirus pandemic.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian apologises 'unreservedly' over Government's handling of Ruby Princess
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has apologised "unreservedly" to anyone who suffered because of NSW Health's handling of the coronavirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
Bondi cafe manager sacked after black barista was fired because 'locals are a bit racist'
© Provided by ABC Business Ayokunle Oluwalana was sacked from his barista job last week. () A Sydney cafe chain at the centre of a racism storm has sacked a store manager who was accused of firing a black barista because "locals are a bit racist". In a statement released on Instagram, XS Espresso said it had sacked the Bondi store manager after he told Ayokunle Oluwalana he was being let go because locals "like their coffee made by people that are already there" — referring to a white barista.
Coronavirus patient told to isolate two days after she died, Ruby Princess inquiry hears Original
A passenger on board the Ruby Princess whose wife contracted coronavirus says NSW Health rang and asked if she was in isolation two days after she died.
Body cam video reveals alleged violent assault of two police officers during Central Coast arrest
Dramatic body cam vision shown in court has revealed how two police officers were allegedly assaulted by a man during an arrest on the Central Coast last night.
NSW coronavirus restrictions are lifting for gyms and dance studios, but it's a long way from business as usual
NSW coronavirus restrictions on gyms and other indoor fitness activities like yoga and pilates are lifting next week, but that doesn't mean things will get back to normal any time soon. Fitness fanatics are unlikely to be able to get back to their usual routines when their favourite workout spots are allowed to reopen next week. From Saturday, June 13 class sizes at indoor fitness activities will be capped at 10 people, while the maximum of 100 people will be allowed in large gyms.
NSW public sector wage freeze won't have support of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers
The NSW Government won't be able to count on the all-important support of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party (SFF) when it comes to pushing its public sector wage freeze through Parliament.
NSW public sector wage freeze won't have support of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers
ABC NEWS 35 mins ago By Antonette Collins and Paige Cockburn Video provided by Sky News Australia The NSW Government won't be able to count on the all-important support of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party (SFF) when it comes to pushing its public sector wage freeze through Parliament.
Coronavirus fears to test Sydney's property market as over 900 auctions to take place
Posted March 21, 2020 07:15:28 Fear and uncertainty over coronavirus will test Sydney's rebounding property market this weekend. Key points: There are due to be 907 auctions taking place across Sydney this weekend Sydney buyers' agent says securing new loans could be a challenge Those in secure jobs could potentially find good bargains The 907 auctions due to be held across the city will be closely monitored for early indications of the impact coronavirus could have on the real estate market.
Man jailed for AIDS threats against children
A Sydney man who tried to extort money from families with threats, including to inject children with AIDS, has been sentenced to at least two-and-a-half years in prison. Cris Anonuevo, 43, had pleaded guilty to the extortion plot against 14 families in the city's west. The Quakers Hill man wrote anonymously to family and friends threatening to inject their children with AIDS, sexually assault them, rape and kidnap them. He demanded a total of $496,000 over a 12-month period.
City of Sydney endorses planning control which could see skyline rise by 100 metres
Posted February 25, 2020 12:52:47 The City of Sydney has endorsed changes to planning controls in Sydney's CBD which could see the city's skyline rise by about 100 metres.
Canberra businessman Rohan Arnold jailed for maximum 27 years over massive cocaine haul
Updated February 20, 2020 13:31:20 Canberra businessman Rohan Arnold has been sentenced to a maximum 27 years in prison over his role in attempting to import 1.28 tonnes of cocaine into Australia.
Arts tourism could be major factor in rebuilding communities devastated by bushfires
Posted February 17, 2020 05:17:04 Supporting regional arts could be a major factor in rebuilding communities devastated by bushfires and coronavirus, new data suggests.
Garbage truck driver faces court charged with manslaughter over alleged hit and run of student
Updated February 13, 2020 12:53:50 Relatives of a garbage truck driver charged with manslaughter over the death of a pedestrian in Sydney's CBD insist it was "an accident". Key points: Tuiniua Fine is accused of reversing over and killing George Yuhan Lin on Wednesday.
Winning design for new Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta revealed
© Provided by ABC NEWS The winning design for the controversial Parramatta Powerhouse Museum. (Supplied) The winning design for the new Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta has been branded a "monstrosity on stilts" as it was revealed two heritage buildings will have to be demolished.
'Monstrosity on stilts': Winning design for new Powerhouse Museum slammed
Posted December 17, 2019 09:32:01 The winning design for the new Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta has been branded a "monstrosity on stilts" as it was revealed two heritage buildings will have to be demolished.
Thousands of artefacts unearthed during construction of Sydney's new light rail
Posted December 13, 2019 14:51:06 From broken ginger beer bottles to World War II air-raid shelters, archaeologists involved in the construction of Sydney's new light rail have unearthed more than 37,000 artefacts along the 13-kilometre route, which has been one of the city's main thoroughfares since settlement.
NSW parliamentary committee report calls for independent building commission to fix construction industry
Posted November 13, 2019 14:50:06 A parliamentary committee report has called for the establishment of a separate building commission and a dedicated building minister to improve standards across the construction industry in New South Wales.
Creative sparks fly as the Opera House travels to Liverpool Boys High
Posted November 04, 2019 05:22:57 It's a long way from Bennelong Point but the Sydney Opera House is making its presence felt at Liverpool Boys High School in Sydney's south west. It's taken over an entire wing of the school for three weeks, "art bombing" the halls with bubble wrap and streamers, transforming classrooms into discos and caves.
NRL star Manase Fainu charged over stabbing during Sydney church brawl
Posted October 29, 2019 13:44:23 Manly NRL player Manese Fainu has been charged over a stabbing outside a church in Sydney's south west last week.
NSW builders would owe duty of care, be easier to sue for faulty work under proposed laws
Posted October 23, 2019 15:21:48 Home owners would be in a better position to take legal action against dodgy builders under new laws being introduced by the NSW Government.
Reality TV 'villain' wins compensation after psychological trauma
The Workers Compensation Commission has ruled a former reality TV contestant, who claimed she had been traumatised psychologically after being on a show, is entitled to compensation. The WCC found Nicole Prince, who appeared on season five of the Channel Seven renovation program House Rules in 2017, was legally an employee of the network and entitled to compensation. Ms Prince said she had been “harassed and bullied throughout filming” which was “condoned … and even encouraged by the producer”.
House Rules reality TV contestant wins compensation after being portrayed as 'bully'
Posted October 23, 2019 10:13:02 The Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) has ruled a former reality TV contestant, who claimed she had been traumatised psychologically after being on a show, is entitled to compensation.
Mascot Towers engineers find new cracks and warn urgent repairs needed to avoid 'structural failure'
Updated October 15, 2019 16:24:44 Owners and residents of Sydney's Mascot Towers have been advised existing cracks in the building have widened and new cracking has developed requiring urgent remediation works to avoid a "structural failure".
Neuroscience and education come together in the classroom to stop Australia's science decline
Posted August 31, 2019 07:25:30 For students prone to daydreaming during lessons — you'd better start paying attention. In this science class, the kids are the experiment and every eyeball roll and side comment can now be detected on a graph.
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