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- Energy, Engineering
- 21/10/2024
- 12:33
Researchers spinning fibres to help the Territory and beyond
Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are using a state-of-the-art nanofiber fabrication facility located at the Casuarina Campus to create fibres that are 10…
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- Education Training, Union
- 21/10/2024
- 12:32
University of Canberra’s plan to scrap 200 jobs latest governance failure
The National Tertiary Education Union has called for a federal parliamentary inquiry into university governance after the University of Canberra announced 200 job losses. UC's Interim Vice Chancellor Stephen Parker announced a plan to scrap 200 roles on Monday. This announcement follows the very public governance crisis at UC, which has attracted significant public interest in recent times. Former Vice Chancellor, Paddy Nixon resigned suddenly after revelations he received a whopping $1.8 million remuneration in 2023. There have also been course cuts, unit cuts, a $10 million budget blowout (following an $9.5 million increase in spending on consultants), the replacement…
- Travel Tourism
- 21/10/2024
- 12:11
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Unlocks Wonders of Yunnan: “Yunnan: A Many-Splendored Life” Awaits You
KUNMING, China–BUSINESS WIRE– With the expansion of China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy, Yunnan Province has opened its doors wider to international travelers, extending to…
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- Business Finance
- 21/10/2024
- 12:11
Starr Insurance Receives License to Operate Branch in Seoul
NEW YORK–BUSINESS WIRE– Starr Insurance announced that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Korea branch, a license…
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- Business Company News, Information Technology
- 21/10/2024
- 12:00
Bigtincan Announces Business Combination Agreement with Investcorp AI Acquisition Corp, Planning for Nasdaq Listing (Interview Opportunity)
Sydney, Australia – 21 October 2024 | Bigtincan Holdings Limited (ASX: BTH) (“Bigtincan” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Business Combination Agreement (“BCA”) and Scheme Implementation Deed (“SID”) with Investcorp AI Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: IAAC) (“IAAC”), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). If completed, this transaction will see Bigtincan listed on the Nasdaq through a newly formed Cayman Islands company named “Bigtincan Limited”. This deal represents a significant step for Bigtincan as it seeks to expand its global presence and leadership in AI sales enablement. Interview Opportunity: Please reach out to Jane Morgan…
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- Property Real Estate
- 21/10/2024
- 11:54
The Agency WA Launches Aspire: A Program Designed to Help Agents Grow and Thrive
In an industry where the spotlight often shines on top achievers, The Agency has launched a new initiative, Aspire, aimed at supporting the many…
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- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 21/10/2024
- 11:46
Arizona Lithium Completes Drilling at Pad #2, Progressing Towards Commercial Production at Prairie Lithium Project
Perth, Australia – 21 October 2024 | Arizona Lithium Limited (ASX:AZL, AZLO, OTC:AZLAF) (“Arizona Lithium” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the drilling program at Pad #2 of the Prairie Lithium Project in Saskatchewan, Canada. Two exploration wells have been drilled, targeting the Souris River and Dawson Bay formations, which will significantly contribute to a pathway to commercial production. Highlights: Exploration Wells Completed: Both wells targeted key formations underlying the Duperow Formation at Pad #2, with the potential to be converted into production or disposal wells. Production Targets: Pad #2 is part of a three-pad…
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- Education Training
- 21/10/2024
- 11:44
Momentum Schools lead way for explicit instruction in Victorian classrooms
A select group of “model schools” will set the standard for new teaching practices in Victoria as educators work to meet a government deadline to make the switch to explicit instruction methods. Victorian government schools have been given three years to move to structured phonics and explicit instruction from prep to grade 2 after State Education Minister Ben Carroll announced a system-wide shift in June. La Trobe University’s new Momentum Schools research project will investigate how best to support this change, linking schools that have successfully adopted explicit instruction with others just starting the transition. More than 80 schools have…
- Environment, Science
- 21/10/2024
- 11:38
PFAS guidelines: UNSW expert available for comment
UNSW expert available for comment on new PFAS guidelines The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has today announced proposals to update their guidelines for PFAS in drinking water. Professor Denis O’Carroll, managing director of the UNSW Water Research Laboratory, recently led an led an international study which showed that much of our global source water exceeds PFAS safe drinking limits. He said of the new NHMRC guidelines: "PFAS constitute a class of over 14,000 chemicals that have been extensively used in industrial applications and consumer products around the world and are a serious health concern. "For example, the…
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