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- Government Federal, Oil Mining Resources
- 17/03/2026
- 08:58
Industry calls for practical reforms to strengthen silica safety
Key Facts: Safe Work Australia proposes reducing workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica from 0.05 mg/m³ to 0.025 mg/m³ CCAA warns new proposed limit cannot be reliably measured or enforced in real-world industrial environments Estimated compliance costs for mining and quarrying sector could exceed $18.5 billion over 10 years Current standards in Canada and New Zealand (0.025 mg/m³) are guidance values rather than enforceable regulatory limits CCAA recommends focusing on practical measures like engineering controls, dust monitoring, and respiratory protection instead of further reducing limits Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) says protecting workers from respirable crystalline silica exposure…
- Education Training, Employment Relations
- 17/03/2026
- 08:00
Unions face economic reality check
Unions are on a collision course with reality with their latest workplace demands. The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) made the comment in the context of its recent submissions to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity in Australia, which is scheduled to report at the end of September this year. The inquiry aims to identify structural barriers to productivity growth, which has been lagging in Australia in recent years. “AHEIA supports agreements that lead to fair and sustainable salary increases, underpinned by productivity improvements and has indicated that in its submission to the inquiry,” the Executive Director of the…
- Entertainment, Games Gaming
- 17/03/2026
- 07:45
Central Coast Studios Reveals $260M Real-Time Screen, Mo;on Capture and Esports Hub
Key Facts: Plans unveiled for $260 million production precinct on NSW Central Coast, featuring integrated virtual production, motion capture and esports facilities 70-acre site…
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- Technology Innovation
- 17/03/2026
- 07:41
NetApp Accelerates Momentum in AI Leadership with NVIDIA
NetApp AI Data Engine is launching to address complex data challenges SAN JOSE, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today…
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- Sport Recreation
- 17/03/2026
- 07:41
Lenovo Brings Production-Scale AI to Global Sports: Enhancing Fan Experience, Driving Revenue Growth, Boosting Performance, and Improving Operational Efficiency with NVIDIA
Multiyear collaboration introduces new solutions spanning Sports Intelligence, Operations, and Media & Content. SAN JOSE, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– At NVIDIA GTC today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992)…
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- RetailOnline Retail
- 17/03/2026
- 07:41
Kinaxis Advances Large-Scale Supply Chain Optimization with NVIDIA AI
Achieves up to 12X faster end-to-end planning performance in large-scale enterprise models OTTAWA, Ontario–BUSINESS WIRE– Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a global leader in supply…
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- Education Training
- 17/03/2026
- 07:30
LearnUpon Accelerates APAC Expansion with New Sydney Headquarters and AI-Native ‘Courseau’ Acquisition
LearnUpon, a leading global learning management system (LMS), today announced a period of unprecedented growth within the Australian and wider APAC market. This momentum…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/03/2026
- 07:10
RACGP calls for funding to support GPs delivering essential care during natural disasters
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is calling on the Queensland Government to fund targeted measures that will strengthen Queensland’s frontline primary care response during natural disasters, ensuring communities receive safe, coordinated healthcare when it is needed most. Australians are experiencing the impacts of climate driven disasters more frequently and more intensely, with the on-going floods impacting Bundaberg and many other parts of regional and rural Queensland the latest example. The Climate Council reports that more than 80% of Australians have lived through a disaster in the past five years, and half experienced a mental health issue as a…
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- Building Construction, Government SA
- 17/03/2026
- 06:30
Shifting Weather Patterns Demand Climate Responsive Housing Design
With South Australia's election just days away, the Australian Institute of Architects urges all parties to prioritise climate-adaptive design in housing reforms amid intensifying weather shifts like prolonged droughts and flooding rains. “Housing is climate infrastructure,” said SA Chapter President Kirstie Coultas. “Good design reduces energy demand, lowers household bills and improves health outcomes during heat events.” The Institute calls for robust, transparent implementation of the National Construction Code to deliver clear gains in energy efficiency, accessibility and resilience. This can provide industry certainty and clarity while addressing SA’s housing challenges. “Good design is not an added cost — it…
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