NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 14 August 2024
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JSCOT recommends ratification of four major treaties
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of four major treaty actions. These include the Australia-Fiji agreement, the UK Accession to the CPTPP, the IPEF Agreement and the International Labour Organization Convention No. 191: Safe and Healthy Working Environment (otherwise known as the Consequential Amendment).
Workers’ rights campaigners deliver 85,000 signatures to Best&Less on behalf of Bangladeshi garment workers
Workers’ rights campaigners at ActionAid Australia will deliver a petition with 85,000 signatures to the HQ of clothing chain Best&Less supporting Bangladeshi garment workers on Wednesday, August 14 at 12.30pm. Best&Less, alone out of Australia’s main clothing labels, refuses to sign an Accord which ensures minimum safety standards at Bangladeshi clothing factories.
Seven and Nine targeted in campaign to stop gambling ads
The Alliance for Gambling Reform has joined forces with activist share trading platform SIX to use investor power to stop gambling ads at Australia’s big media companies.
Patterns of identity attacks in extremist language uncover their violent intentions
A groundbreaking new study into the patterns of terrorist language could help authorities create algorithms to detect and flag extremist content online. The study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Linguistics Lecturer and Forensic Linguistics expert, Dr Awni Etaywe, PhD , focused on public statements made by former Boko Haram leader Abubaker Shekau and former ISIS leader Abubaker al-Baghdadi.
Liquid metals: A new class of “shapeshifting” catalysts
The extraordinary chemical properties of liquid metals are at the heart of a new research project at Monash Engineering that aims to produce a paradigm shift in catalyst technology for industrial and biological processes.
ANSTO welcomes revitalised National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ( ANSTO ) has welcomed the launch of the new National Science Statement and revitalised National Science and Research Priorities. The revitalised National Science and Research Priorities will guide Australian science and research efforts, and help the Australian Government to align its effort and investments in science, research, technology, innovation, and commercialisation system.
Gold Coast airspace restrictions in place for pacific airshow
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is alerting drone operators about temporary airspace restrictions on the Gold Coast during the Pacific Airshow from 15 to 18 August. Flying a drone while restrictions are in place is illegal and can lead to hefty fines or severe consequences.
Local Energy Hubs can make the shift to renewable energy easier
A new campaign urging the government to invest in ‘Local Energy Hubs’ has kicked off, centring on three regional Australian farmers' experience with the shift to renewable energy. The campaign comes as the Regional Australia Institute released a report that shows Australia’s net zero targets are under threat, unless regional communities are given a genuine seat at the table to help drive the change.
Renewal of all-weather field at Thomson Oval
With the funding support from the NSW Government , the Willoughby City Council successfully completes the Thomson Oval renewal project. In addition to the replacement of the existing all-weather surface, several key improvements to increase the recreation potential of this sportsground are undertaken. The features include the installation of a jogging track, a new retractable net to allow for more flexible use, tiered spectator seating and a new retaining wall(s) to increase the usable field space.
Gearing up for growth
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The Interface Councils Group has relaunched itself as Outer Melbourne Councils (OMC) to bring a sharper focus and more prominence to the needs and issues of communities in our outer suburbs. For its key advocacy event for the year, OMC has commissioned KordaMentha to prepare a report on the funding interface between local and state governments.
A growing movement of welcoming
Eleven Australian universities have joined the Welcoming Universities network, demonstrating their commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and belonging. The Welcoming Universities Standard represents a comprehensive framework designed to guide universities in creating welcoming, inclusive, and supportive campuses for all students and staff. It sets benchmarks and best practices across various aspects of university life, including admissions, curriculum, student support services, and community engagement.
Latest data shows 2024 NAPLAN national results broadly stable
Findings from the NAPLAN National Results released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) shows that results at a national level were similar to those in 2023. "The 2024 results continue to show strong performance from Australian students in literacy and numeracy." says ACARA’s CEO Stephen Gniel . "The challenges remain with supporting those students identified in the ‘Needs additional support’ category and tackling the ongoing educational disparities for students from non-urban areas, First Nations Australian heritage and those with low socio-educational backgrounds."
Surfers for Climate launches Blue Minds Youth Ocean Leadership Program
Surfers For Climate has embarked on a mission to address eco-anxiety among young Australians through free workshops at high schools, TAFEs, universities and community groups. The Blue Minds Youth Ocean Leadership Program is an initiative aimed at empowering and supporting youth in the face of climate challenges, and includes interactive sessions and practical tools for managing mental health, and strategies for environmental stewardship.
Australian College of Nursing (ACN) announces new CEO
The Board of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) today announced the appointment of Dr Kathryn Zeitz FACN as the organisation’s new CEO. Dr Zeitz is an accomplished and respected health administrator, academic, researcher, and nursing leader. As a key figure in healthcare management and research, her distinguished career is marked by her dedication to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes with a commitment to patient-centred care.
Mother's Day Classic donates $3.3 million to breast and ovarian cancer research
The Mother's Day Classic Foundation (MDC), one of Australia's most cherished national fun runs and walks, has smashed its fundraising record with the largest donation in 10 years, an amazing $3.3 million for breast and ovarian cancer research. Of the total amount raised, $2.1 million will be donated to fund breast cancer research and $1.2 million to ovarian cancer research, in accordance with the selection of MDC participants.
Prize-winning images showcase the beauty of medical research
The Centenary Institute has announced the winners of its ‘When Art Meets Science’ scientific image prize. Dr Ka Ka Ting won first place in the prize with her striking image of the brain and amyloid plaques. These plaques are known to damage blood vessels, a major hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
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