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- Business Company News
- 02/10/2024
- 12:09
CIMIC’s Leighton Asia secures further MEPF contract for major residential project in India
CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded a further contract by the Elan Group to provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire (MEPF) services…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 02/10/2024
- 11:50
Research backs RACGP calls for ‘living’ long COVID guidelines
New general practice research has backed the Royal Australian College of GPs’ (RACGP) calls for guidance on long COVID, and is boosting GPs’ knowledge around RSV prevention and scabies diagnosis and treatment in light of an ongoing scabies outbreak in NSW. The latest edition of the Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) focuses on infectious disease, with articles examining immunisation for RSV, an examination of how GPs responded to COVID-19, the need for up-to-date guidance on long COVID, and a clinical challenge to boost skills in treating and managing scabies in light of growing infections. The RACGP has consistently called…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Research Development
- 02/10/2024
- 11:25
Vital signs and fall detection: The sensors driving an aged care revolution
Sensors are helping older Australians with their desire to age in their homes for as long as they wish. These devices can measure multiple…
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- Engineering, Information Technology
- 02/10/2024
- 10:53
Quantum computing experts conquer entanglement challenge in silicon chips
A team of UNSW quantum engineers has demonstrated a world-first: the quantum entanglement of two electrons, each bound to a different atom of phosphorus, placed inside a silicon quantum computer chip. Entanglement is the most striking of quantum phenomena: two particles can exist in a state of perfect mutual correlation, while having no state of their own. Its consequences have baffled scientists and philosophers for decades. “But today, entanglement is a resource, the most important one for building powerful quantum computers,” says UNSW Professor Andrea Morello, leader of the team that conducted the research, published recently in the journalNature Communications.…
- Community, Political
- 02/10/2024
- 10:50
Aged care providers must not shirk scrutiny
The National Health Services Union has strongly endorsed an open letter from Aged Care Minister Anika Wells to residential aged care providers, which calls out the sector's lack of accountability.National Secretary Lloyd Williams praised Minister Wells’ initiative: "This open letter is a crucial step towards addressing the longstanding issues in our aged care system. It's precisely why we've been advocating for a legislated 'workers voice' in the Aged Care Act – a provision that was regrettably removed at the insistence of the Liberal Party."The Minister’s letter notes that from today, average care funding will be around 58% higher than it…
- Agriculture Farming Rural
- 02/10/2024
- 10:43
Farmers welcome strengthened Queensland clean energy regulations
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 Farmers for Climate Action (FCA), representing 8300 farmer members, has welcomed new Queensland clean energy regulations. The highlights include: Clarity around decommissioning and rehabilitation of clean energy projects Investigation into the impact of construction on local workforce and accommodation Identifying the best trucking route from the outset There were further promises to investigate: Increasing access to information about projects through an online portal Expanding the role of the Water Ombudsman to consider community complaints Expanding the role of the state environment authority FCA CEO Natalie Collard welcomed the news. “We welcome government actions that give farmers…
- Fashion, Sport Recreation
- 02/10/2024
- 10:36
MITCHELL & NESS CELEBRATE FOOTY’S GOLDEN AGE WITH ITS FIRST ‘ICONS SERIES’ COLLECTION
Leading streetwear brand, Mitchell & Ness, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated ‘Icons Series’ t-shirt range, as part of its…
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- Food Beverages
- 02/10/2024
- 10:27
Wilkie Brothers Decanters Help You Get More From Each Pour
Wilkie Brothers Decanters Help You Get More From Each Pour Australians are drinking 500,000L* of wine a year, but are they getting the best out of their bottle? Asquith, NSW: Wilkie Brothers, premium glassware and tableware provider has introduced a new range of decanters to its popular glassware range to help wine lovers get more out of their wines. Decanting your wine isn’t just about making it easier to serve or to look beautiful on the table, its primary purpose is to enhance the flavours through aeration and to separate any sediment from the liquid. When you pour wine from…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 02/10/2024
- 09:57
EMBARGOED TO 8 OCTOBER 2024: Government can accelerate revival in Australia’s GP workforce: Health of the Nation 2024
EMBARGOED TO TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER: The Royal Australian College of GPs says the Federal Government has an opportunity to accelerate a revival in general practice and get more GPs into communities after its Health of the Nation report revealed positive signs. The RACGP’s Health of the Nation report is the only annual report providing insights into general practice care based on a nationwide survey of over 3,000 GPs and GPs in training. The 2024 report shows early signs of a revival, including: General practice remains Australia’s most accessed health service – more than 22 million people saw a GP in…
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