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Press releaseDecember 19, 2018ExhibitionPhotographyNatureThere are only six weeks left to see popular photographic exhibition, Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018, which must close on 28 January 2019.
Press releaseDecember 19, 2018INNOVATIONMaterialClothesResearchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an effective process to turn old clothing and textiles into high-quality building products such as flat panels.
Press releaseDecember 18, 2018SuperannuationPartnershipSydney, NSW: Adviser Ratings today announced a partnership with Netwealth, Australia’s largest specialist super and investment platform, for the provision of data insights on the wealth management channel.
Press releaseDecember 18, 2018EnergyRenewablesAustralian oil and gas company Santos will begin converting the pumps on their oil wells to solar and battery power, as part of an Australian-first trial that will reduce emissions from oil production.
Press releaseDecember 17, 2018FundingGrantUnswAustralians overwhelming want politicians out of the decision-making process for approvals of research grants, according to new findings.
Press releaseDecember 15, 2018Aged careAustralian Nursing and Midwifery FederationANMFToday, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) and key national medical groups have been joined by Professor John Pollaers, Chair of the 2018 Aged Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce, in calling on Prime Minister Morrison, the Government and all sides of the Australian Parliament, to legislate and fund minimum staffing ratios that deliver the holistic care plans required to ensure safe and best practice care for all elderly Australians.
Press releaseDecember 14, 2018NSWHomelessnessUrgent action is required to address the demand for homelessness services – in 2017/18 over 71,000 clients were supported by homelessness services in New South Wales according to data released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Press releaseDecember 13, 2018Climate changeWeatherA global study has found a paradox: our water supplies are shrinking at the same time as climate change is generating more intense rain. And the culprit is the drying of soils, say researchers, pointing to a world where drought-like conditions will become the new normal, especially in regions that are already dry.
Press releaseDecember 12, 2018HealthEducationAustraliaA new NPS MedicineWise article explains that although a recent study found ‘intensive’ education on low back pain does not improve outcomes, basic education remains a cornerstone for management of low back pain and is recommended in Australian and international guidelines.
Press releaseDecember 12, 2018FranchiseAAFBusinessUnethical franchisors have led the franchising industry to the point it may no longer be a viable business model. The newly formed Australian Association of Franchisees (AAF), are calling for this conduct to stop and for new legal foundations to underpin the industry for the sake of the ethical franchisors and all franchisees.
Press releaseDecember 11, 2018UnswEMIoTAn Australian company, using a wireless solution developed by UNSW, is rolling out technology across the country that allows buildings to monitor themselves and report problems autonomously – and even talk to your smartphone.
Press releaseDecember 10, 2018AustraliaCancerCancer Australia has today launched an extensive new website that provides up-to-date evidence-based information on 68 risk factors for breast cancer.