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Maximising Your Online Reach: The Role of a Social Media Agency

Did you know that in today's connected world, social media has become essential for businesses to reach their audience, build brand awareness, and drive...

Our Great Artesian Basin IS NOT a Dump!

Net Zero Is Not At Any Cost I am stunned that a Federal Labor Government could consider using our most significant source of underground water,...

What students and parents should know about meningococcal disease this school holiday season

Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is rare and most people survive.1 However, even with appropriate medical care, up to 1 in 10 patients with IMD may...

Industry backing for Wipeout Dementia raises $2.5 million for research

Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), UNSW Sydney No amount of wild weather could stop Olympic Bronze Medalist Owen Wright and 1999 World Surfing Champion...

GPs boost skills in helping people experiencing family violence

Royal Australian College of GPs The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is encouraging Victorian GPs to boost their skills and expertise helping people experiencing...

Apartment construction in NSW collapses under tax burden

"Since the introduction of additional taxes in 2017, the number of units commencing construction in NSW has fallen by 50 per cent," stated HIA...

Silence is not an option for First Nations’ content in Australian schools

Authentic and sometimes confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content is helping the next generation of Australian teachers be more socially responsible and inclusive,...

Lawyers say there is no such thing as a freak industrial accident

This year has already seen multiple major industrial incidents, both overseas and in Australia, where employees who raised safety concerns were ignored or were...

Albo manufacturing speech “time to put words into action”

Sam Ringwaldt, Conry Tech CEO: "Future is the operative word when it comes to Australian manufacturing. It's always tomorrow's problem, not today's. It's great that...

Seizing a Future Made in Australia

THE CLIMATE COUNCIL celebrates today's announcement that the Future Made In Australia Act is soon to roll off the Federal Government's policy production line. Climate...

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OPENING OF THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF FRANCE IN MELBOURNE

Mr Pierre-André Imbert, the Ambassador of France to Australia, is pleased to announce the opening of a Consulate General of France in Melbourne. It illustrates France’s commitment to strengthening its global presence and contributes to the reinforcement of its diplomatic network worldwide. 2024 is a symbolic year for French-Australian...

Top water experts urge renewed action to secure future of Murray-Darling Basin

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has today urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river's health and sustainability. In a new essay series A thriving Murray-Darling Basin...

Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill

Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill. RMIT University engineers collaborated with Visy – Australia’s largest recycling company – to make bricks with a minimum of 15% waste glass and 20% combusted solid waste (ash), as substitutes for clay. Test...

Department of Curiosities by Karen J. Carlisle

Yet another book by Carlisle delivered to me in the post because I back her on Patreon (shameless plug, just because). I think I’ve caught up with all the books she’s sent me, there may be some ebooks I haven’t read yet, but that’s another story. It’s another...

Hearing Australia calls on veterans to ‘take aim’ at hearing loss to improve wellbeing

Defence Force personnel have among the noisiest jobs in the world1, and on the eve of ANZAC Day, Hearing Australia is calling on all veterans to ‘take aim’ at hearing loss and, in turn, help address wellbeing issues like loneliness and social isolation. “Military personnel are at a higher risk¹...

Bendigo Bank Scholarship Program reaches new heights! Unprecedented demand as applications surge and successful candidates announced

With the University and TAFE academic years in full swing, dozens of bright-eyed students have recently learned they have been awarded a Bendigo and Adelaide Bank funded scholarship, with a record $1.3 million worth of scholarships granted this year. The Bank today announced 227 students from around Australia...

Unlocking green data centres to meet environmental demands

By Atesh Mani, National Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Australia Over recent years, the tech industry has reached significant milestones on the road to carbon neutrality, largely due to the emergence of green data centres. As companies locally and worldwide endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint, seeking sustainable solutions will continue to be a top priority […]

WWII ANZAC Heroes Honoured: Lost Legends of Tobruk Rediscovered

Unsung Heroes Brought to Light: Rats of Tobruk’s Forgotten Soldiers Unearthed in Remarkable WWII Find. Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Australia Association Inc The Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Australia Association (DOTROTA) proudly reveals a remarkable historical discovery, unearthing the eight World War II servicemen who had...

MPAQ Leads PVC Recycling With Expansion To 40 Locations Across Queensland

Phase three of the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme was launched on 19 April 2024, which marks an expansion of the Scheme to more areas across Queensland. The expansion aims to continue raising awareness, educating, and inspiring action on how organisations can reduce waste going to landfill by recycling PVC off-cuts. Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland […]

CRIKEY! Robert Irwin is the youngest ever Australian to be honoured with a Madame Tussauds Wax Figure

He is only 20, but Robert Irwin is everywhere! From magazine covers to TV hosting, and later this year, his wax figure will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds Sydney – making him the youngest celebrity to join the Sydney attraction! Commenting on the news that he will be the latest celebrity to be immortalized in […]

Executive pay, diversity and financially material ESG topics remain focus in proxy voting: Morgan Stanley Investment Management International Equity Team

Executive pay, diversity and financially material ESG factors were points of focus for proxy voting in the past 12 months, according to the latest Engage report by the International Equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Bruno Paulson, managing director for the International Equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management says proxy voting can play a key role in […]

Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill

The team can make energy-smart bricks in a range of colours. Credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill. RMIT University engineers collaborated with Visy – Australia’s largest recycling company – to make bricks with a minimum of 15% waste glass and […]