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- Education Training, Veterans Affairs
- 17/12/2024
- 12:26
CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian
It is with deep sadness that Charles Darwin University (CDU) acknowledges the passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory,…
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- Food Beverages
- 17/12/2024
- 12:18
Tasmanian Beekeepers Association says Leatherwood Honey is a great accompaniment for Christmas lunch
Tasmanian Beekeepers Association says Leatherwood Honey is a great accompaniment for Christmas lunch With Christmas Day fast approaching The Tasmanian Beekeepers Association urged Australians to include Leatherwood Honey in this year’s Christmas lunch. President Lindsay Bourke saysLeatherwood Honey is totally unique and adds the flavour of the Wilderness World Heritage Area to any dish. MrBourke says Leatherwood Honey offers a luxurious touch to both traditional and contemporary Christmas dishes. “Leatherwood Honey is renowned for its distinctive taste and creamy texture and it’s derived from the nectar of the leatherwood tree (Eucryphia lucida). “Tasmania is the only place in the world…
- Legal
- 17/12/2024
- 12:06
Golf cart and kangaroo collisions; what happens when you’re injured at the work end of year party?
A crash involving a golf cart in pursuit of a kangaroo on their boss’ property has reminded employers to provide a safe work environment, even if the end of year work party has changed location. Work and Roads Lawyer at Slater and Gordon Shweta Dey said that most injuries that occur at a work Christmas party will be covered. “Just like the usual workplace, it’s an employer’s responsibility to ensure a safe environment for its employees. It being a party doesn’t change this, it’s still considered a work environment. “But where the work Christmas party ends may be surprising for…
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- Business Company News, Information Technology
- 17/12/2024
- 11:56
New arrival adds to Sunshine Coast’s cyber-security arsenal
A national player in cyber-security has chosen the Sunshine Coast for its first base outside Canberra. The arrival of Cybermerc – experts in detecting…
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- Environment
- 17/12/2024
- 11:07
MUSWELLBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL FINED $8,000 FOR LEAK AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Muswellbrook Shire Council has been fined $8,000 and issued with an official caution after a leak of ferric sulphate at its Muswellbrook Water Treatment Plant earlier this year in March. Between 2500 and 3000 litres of the corrosive liquid, which is used as a coagulant, leaked from a hole in the ferric sulphate storage tank and spilled into a contained (bunded) area. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation found that a temporary pump was left on, following a regular floor cleaning of the bund. This resulted in ferric sulphate inadvertently pumping into an onsite evaporative pond that stores waste…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 17/12/2024
- 10:34
1 in 3 charities face financial crunch: New Poll Services may be cut amid cost of living crisis
Up to 37% of Australian charities are confronting an uncertain future and some may even have to wind back services as inflation and the cost of living crisis hit the sector hard, according to the findings of a new poll. The survey of charity leaders has revealed a perfect storm of rising costs, increased competition and more demand facing charities as they plan for 2025. The findings indicate that while 55% of charity leaders are somewhat or highly confident about their organisation’s future, 37% are uncertain. This divide highlights ongoing challenges in meeting growing demand while maintaining sustainability. The new…
- Manufacturing, Science
- 17/12/2024
- 10:26
Selected to build Australian rover for the Moon
Statement from ELO2 ELO2 Consortium chosen to deliver history-making national project Brisbane, Australia – 17 December 2024 – The ELO2 Consortium, co-led by EPE…
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- Manufacturing, Science
- 17/12/2024
- 10:17
Lunar Outpost Oceania Co-Leads Australia’s Historic First Lunar Rover Mission
Marking Australia’s leap into lunar exploration through innovation and collaboration Melbourne, Australia – 17 December 2024 – Lunar Outpost Oceania, as technical lead of…
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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Science
- 17/12/2024
- 10:12
Will there be bluebottles at the beach? Scientists working on prediction tool
Technology has made it a lot easier to plan for that perfect day at the beach. We've got weather apps, surf apps and even beach cams that all give us an idea of what to expect even before we leave the house. But what the apps and cams can’t really tell us is whether or not we can expect to share the beach with bluebottles – those bothersome sea animals that deliver a sting that will make your day at the beach unforgettable for the wrong reasons. But today scientists from UNSW Sydney are working on technology that can go…
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