Advocates blast ‘cruel’ shutdown of free homeless camp
A camp set up as part of a trial to help people experiencing homelessness will be closed down following threats of legal action by state authorities.
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Family Travel Is Changing: Why 2027 Is About Doing Less and Experiencing More
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Family holidays are evolving. As parents rethink what makes a getaway truly memorable, the focus is shifting away from packed schedules and endless entertainment towards experiences that give families the opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and create meaningful memories together.
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SPGS International School (Singapore) Opens Harbour Drive Campus, Bringing a New Vision for Co-Educational British Education
SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SPGS International School (Singapore) has celebrated the official opening of its campus at 20 Harbour Drive, bringing the distinguished heritage and forward-thinking educational philosophy of SPGS to a new British International School for girls and boys in Singapore.
Ardingly College Vietnam and JCI South Saigon to Host Cultural Bridge Winter Camp 2026 for Students from Around the World
LAO CAI, Vietnam, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 9 days from December 21 to 29, 2026, the British boarding school Ardingly College Vietnam (ACVN), in collaboration with JCI South Saigon, will organize an international winter camp titled "Cultural Bridge Winter Camp" in Lao Cai and Sa Pa. The camp is expected to welcome approximately 50 campers, including domestic and international students aged 12–17 from Japan, South Korea, India, China,...
From Space to Storytelling: Crayola Announces Global Creativity Week with Talent Inspiring More Than 20MM Students
EASTON, Pa., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crayola Creativity Week, the annual free, global celebration of children's creativity and its role in learning, returns January 25–31, 2027. This year's theme, Creativity Around the World, will spotlight how children across countries and cultures imagine, explore, and express themselves through creativity.
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Can AI care for us? CNN’s Innovate explores the new frontier of tech in the care sector
HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While artificial intelligence continues to dominate global headlines amid fierce debates over the future of human jobs, a quiet revolution is happening in the United States in the homes of 73-year-old Dee Humphrey and Parkinson's patient Jerry Feldman — where tech innovations could usher in a new model of care for a sector that often suffers from human staff shortages.In the upcoming episode of...
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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Introduces a New Westin Family Kids Club with Expanded Play, Learning and Wellness Experiences
BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has introduced a newly designed Westin Family Kids Club, offering a larger indoor and outdoor environment where children can play, learn, stay active and discover Balinese culture. Located in the heart of the resort and surrounded by tropical nature and the resort's two main swimming pools, the Kids Club features dedicated Learning and Playing Zones, a new Toddler...
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Manulife and UpLink announce winners of the ‘Shaping Canada’s Longevity Advantage’ Challenge
TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife, in collaboration with UpLink, the World Economic Forum's early-stage innovation initiative, today announced the winners of the 'Shaping Canada's Longevity Advantage Challenge,' the third and final challenge in a multi-year partnership focused on advancing longevity innovation. Open to innovators from Canada and around the world, the challenge sought practical, near-term solutions that can...
Homage Launches Esteem AI to Meet Surging Eldercare Demand Across Asia
SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homage, the Singapore-founded home care company, today launched Esteem AI, care management software for home care, aged care and disability support providers. Its AI agents handle the paperwork behind each care visit, giving care managers more time as demand for care grows with Singapore's ageing population. Built to run Homage's own services, Esteem AI is already used by more than 50 care...
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Beyond the Beads: The Australian Brand Bringing a “Clean Beauty” Mindset to Children’s Sleep
SYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For years, wellness culture has focused on adult optimisation—from magnesium rituals and sleep trackers to temperature-regulating bedding. Now, as conversations around stress, sensory comfort, and emotional wellbeing become mainstream, a simple question emerges: why does that same thoughtfulness stop at the nursery door?A "Clean Beauty" and Kids-First Mindset
The 9th “Youth Painting Contest” International Youth Art Exhibition Launches in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from InJiangsu.The overseas launch ceremony of the 9th "Youth Painting Contest" International Youth Art Exhibition was held on Saturday at the National Craft Village in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was co-hosted by the Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) and its Malaysian partners, aiming to use art as a bridge to deepen mutual understanding and friendship between young...
“Youth Painting Contest” International Youth Art Exhibition Kicks Off in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from InJiangsu.The Shanghai stop of the "Youth Painting Contest" International Youth Art Exhibition opened on March 21, 2026 at the Art Museum of Heping Park in Hongkou District, Shanghai. Under the theme "Painted Together in Shanghai, Art Inspires Sister Cities," the event brought together nearly 100 Chinese and international young people from Shanghai and Jiangsu, alongside experienced art...
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Nestlé and NBA announce multi-year international marketing partnership
VEVEY, Switzerland, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé and the NBA are entering a new, multi‑year international marketing partnership making Milo, Nescau and Nesquik Official Partners of the NBA.
ToyTrends at Spielwarenmesse 2027: Therapeutic play and diverse licensed hits
NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What will be played in children's rooms in the future is showcased annually at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg. From 2 to 6 February 2027, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy an early glimpse of upcoming trends. The international TrendCommittee of Spielwarenmesse has analysed current developments and impulses, and identified two defining ToyTrends for 2027. With "Beyond Limits", a special aspect...
Dahua and PARC Foundation Join Forces to Protect Dreams and Empower Young Filipino Talent
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their talent, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future. Yet for children from low-income families and children with special needs, access to opportunities can often be limited by circumstances beyond their control.Recognizing the importance of giving these young talents a chance to be seen, heard, and supported, global...
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Registration Opens for the 2026 Eye Level Math Olympiad
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level has opened registration for the 2026 Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO 2026), inviting elementary and middle school students from around the world to take part in the annual global math competition.This year, ELMO extends its reach to South America for the first time, with Ecuador joining the competition. ELMO 2026 will be held across participating countries and regions including...
A Formidable Type of Childhood Cancer Gets Added to Highly Regarded Library of Treatment Recommendations
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) published the first-ever edition of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma."I know what these guidelines will mean to patients and their families," said Paula Head, patient advocate on the NCCN Guidelines® Panel for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma. "Families who are walking that journey, need...
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Toys”R”Us Asia Announces Agreement to Transfer Japan Business to Pan Pacific International Holdings Group
HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us Asia today announced that Toys"R"Us-Japan, Ltd., a member of its group, has entered into a definitive agreement to transfer its business to an affiliate of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ("PPIH"). Following completion of the business transfer, the Japan business will operate as part of the PPIH group.Until the closing of the transaction, it will be business as usual for...
‘Impossible’: wife slams missing activist terror claims
The wife of a missing Australian human rights activist denies claims from Vietnamese authorities he was planning terrorist activities.
Passing on wealth is easier than preparing heirs to manage it, Sun Life Asia study finds
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Sun Life Asia reveals that the biggest threat to preserving wealth across generations may not be market volatility or family conflict, but whether beneficiaries are ready to manage what they inherit. While legacy planning is becoming more common across Asia, only one in five people say they feel fully prepared to pass on their legacy today. ...
Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb
A national campaign is seeking to destigmatise and raise awareness of a physical and neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts
Disability arts organisations from around Australia fear cuts to the NDIS will destroy career pathways and reduce vital mental health and social supports.
Banks tip more hikes as spending surge adds to RBA woes
Three out of the four big banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by November, with one forecasting a hike in a matter of weeks.
Support cannot ‘disappear’ when homeless women housed
The number of homeless women and girls is on the rise, leading to calls for the federal government to show leadership as it develops two national strategies.
Monoculture threatens nation’s security, minister warns
One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.
Garma festival shows Yolngu culture in full colour
As leaders talk policy at Garma, Yolngu men, women and children step onto the Bungul ground, using ochre, song and story to show Australians who they really are
Archie winner’s dementia ‘love story’ tours nationally
Archibald prize winner Richard Lewer's landmark project Steve tells the story of a family's struggle to come to terms with a dementia diagnosis.
‘A bit messy’: jury still out on child social media ban
There is no verdict on the benefits of barring under 16-year-olds from using social media, months after the controversial changes came into effect.
Dentists who see signs of DV given new tools to respond
Dentists can be among the first health professionals to identify signs of abuse in their patients, but many don't know what they should do next.
Stolen Generations still paying price of forced removal
The many thousands of Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families from 1910 to 1970 are being remembered as part of National Sorry Day.
Premier digs in as ‘love story’ sparks integrity war
A political "love story" has morphed into an all‑out integrity brawl, with one premier under siege over what he knew and who really called the Olympic shots.