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- Government Federal, Information Technology
- 30/10/2024
- 12:12
PJCIS hearings on cyber security legislation package
TheParliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security(PJCIS) will hold hearings on Thursday and Friday for its inquiry into the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024. The legislative package consists of theCyber Security Bill 2024,theSecurity of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024and theIntelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024. The Cyber Security Legislative Package intends to implement seven initiatives under the2023-2030Australian Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to address legislative gaps to bring Australia in line with international best practice and to help ensure Australia is on track to become a global leader in…
- Defence, Veterans Affairs
- 30/10/2024
- 12:00
Australian War Stories eBook collection free through libraries
A remarkable collection of 110 ebooks, each charting the personal story of an Australian who served in the First World War, is being released…
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- Information Technology, Medical Health Aged Care
- 30/10/2024
- 11:38
Health monitoring devices at risk of being hacked, study shows
Billions of people around the world are using internet-connected medical devices to monitor their health, but could be putting themselves at risk of hackers using their data for unhealthy reasons according to a new cybersecurity study. Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers hacked into three common medical devices: an oximeter which monitors blood oxygen saturation, a smartwatch, and a smart peak flow meter which measures airflow out of lungs. The researchers aimed to explore the potential risks and vulnerabilities of these devices, which have become a critical part of the global healthcare system. According to market research, it is estimated the…
- Building Construction, Government NSW
- 30/10/2024
- 11:19
New research confirms flexibility key to achieving work-life balance
30 October 2024 A new study into the work-life balance of building and construction industry participants has found workplace flexibility is needed over a 5-day week to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Master Builders Association of New South Wales in partnership with the School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney today released a two-year study into whether a 5-day working week would promote meaningful work-life balance in the NSW building and construction industry. MBA NSW Executive Director Brian Seidler said there has been a lot of discussion in recent years around whether there is a need…
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- Mental Health, Research Development
- 30/10/2024
- 11:10
UNSW researchers lead Premier’s Prizes, including Scientist of the Year
Scientia Professor Helen Christensen from UNSW Sydney and the Black Dog Institute is recognised as 2024 NSW Scientist of the Year. Four researchers from…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Medical Health Aged Care
- 30/10/2024
- 10:48
Leukaemia Foundation and HSANZ funding next generation of clinicians and researchers to save more Australian lives
The Leukaemia Foundation and Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ) have again partnered to award three of Australia’s brightest blood cancer researchers…
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- Veterans Affairs
- 30/10/2024
- 10:41
Over $3.7 Million in Grant Funding for Veteran Wellbeing
OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 30 October 2024 OVER $3.7 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FOR VETERAN WELLBEING The physical and mental wellbeing of Australia’s veterans is a key priority for the Albanese Labor Government. I’m proud to announce more than $3.7 million has been allocated to community organisations all over the country through the 2023-24 Veteran Wellbeing Grants program. Sixty-nine grants will be awarded to deliver community-based projects and activities that benefit veteran health and wellbeing. Organisations like RSL Victoria, who will receive $37,000 to support a team of…
- Government NSW, Legal
- 30/10/2024
- 10:12
Are you one of the 60% of people in NSW without a legal Will?
Did you know over half of NSW residents do not have a valid and legal Will? Research conducted by NSW Trustee and Guardian in…
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- Building Construction, Manufacturing
- 30/10/2024
- 10:03
The most common revolving door installation mistake is neglecting the floor
By Kaleem Faisal*, Boon Edam Australia You’ve done the research –revolving doors will save your company significantly on its energy bills, allow you to…
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