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  • Business Finance
  • 11/03/2026
  • 08:11
KnowBe4

KnowBe4 Research Reveals Over Half of Australians Prioritise Work Accounts Over Personal Security

New study finds 76% of Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but risky habits like password reuse and credential sharing remain widespread MELBOURNE, Australia--BUSINESS WIRE-- KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, today released new research “Australia’s Cybersecurity Paradox: Strong Defences, Weak Habits,” revealing a disconnect between Australians’ cybersecurity confidence and their everyday online behaviours. The report, based on a national survey conducted by YouGov, shows that while Australians believe they understand cyber threats, many continue to follow practices that increase their exposure to cyber risk. One of the most telling findings is that…

  • Environment
  • 11/03/2026
  • 08:03
WWF-Australia

Indigenous rangers find rarely seen animals in first camera survey of Truwana

Stills here: https://dams.wwf.org.au/resourcespace/?c=6482&k=304f2009e9 The first camera survey ever conducted on Truwana/Cape Barren Island off Tasmania has recorded two rarely seen animals – white-footed dunnarts…

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  • General News, Government Federal
  • 11/03/2026
  • 08:00
e61 Institute

Self employment falls as more choose benefits of employment

Self-employment has fallen sharply to a 20-year low, according to new e61 Institute research that suggests a fundamental shift in how Australians work and run businesses. The share of Australians who are self-employed fell from a 2002 peak of 20% to just 14% of employment today, as the appeal of wage jobs, including higher pay and benefits like superannuation, continues to grow. Sole traders dropped from 12% in 2002 to just under 9% today while employing businesses fell from 7% in 2002 to less than 5% today. The study finds the decline reflects changing labour market incentives rather than a…

  • General News, Medical Health Aged Care
  • 11/03/2026
  • 07:45
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health / Public Health Association of Australia

Public health experts call for rethink as dementia becomes leading cause of death

11 March 2026 - Leading public health experts have come together today to warn that deteriorating brain health is a rapidly growing public health threat in Australia, highlighting the need for preventive action. The call to action coincides with a letter published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health referencing recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Australian Bureau of Statistics showing dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in Australia. Letter co-author, Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO, Dementia Australia, says the latest statistics are a wake-up call. “Dementia is…

  • Technology Innovation
  • 11/03/2026
  • 07:43
IFF

IFF Expands Latin American Footprint With New Enzyme Hub, Brazil Application Lab

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & SÃO PAULO–BUSINESS WIRE– IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences —…

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  • Community, Environment
  • 11/03/2026
  • 07:33
Humane World for Animals Australia

“Sydneysiders need to know that shark culling won’t work”: Humane World for Animals Australia

SYDNEY (March 11, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia’s marine ecologist, Lawrence Chlebeck is warning against rising calls for a cull of bull sharks, urging…

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  • Oil Mining Resources
  • 11/03/2026
  • 07:04
Monash University

Study shines light on overlooked step in battery recycling

New research shows pre-treatment in lithium-ion battery recycling drives environmental impact and recovery of valuable metals – yet it is often overlooked in recycling…

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  • Medical Health Aged Care, Science
  • 11/03/2026
  • 07:00
UNSW Sydney

IVF not linked to higher overall cancer rates, but study shows differences in some cancers

A UNSW-led study found overall invasive cancer rates in Australian women were no higher after fertility treatments including IVF. Some specific cancers were slightly more common, while others were less common. Women who used fertility treatments had no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, a large Australian study led by researchers from UNSW Sydney has found. The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, analysed health records of more than 417,000 women and found some specific cancers were slightly more common, while others were less common. The researchers say the findings need to be interpreted with caution,…

  • Environment, General News
  • 11/03/2026
  • 06:30
Reflections Holidays

Endangered pine forest regeneration zone to expand At Reflections Brunswick Heads

Key Facts: To watch a short video on the Coastal Cypress Pines regeneration project, click here: https://youtu.be/e_RZx63TcAM A regeneration zone for an endangered pine…

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