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- Research Development, Travel Tourism
- 25/03/2025
- 09:56
“But officer, I wasn’t driving!”: Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more commonplace on our roads but the traffic legislation keeping them in check is not up to speed, according to…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 25/03/2025
- 09:27
Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing
Restoring ceasefire deal vital as death toll hits 50,000 and continues to rise amid Israeli airstrikes, aid and power blockades and renewed mass forced displacements Oxfam and partners’ operations have been severely hampered as Israel's renewed military assault and ground offensive on Gaza continues into its 7th day. Oxfam is calling for a renewed ceasefire and for Israel to lift its 23-day siege which is again blocking aid supplies and increasing famine risks for desperate civilians. Israel imposed a complete blockade 23 days ago and cut off electricity to Gaza a few days later. Israeli authorities are denying entry to…
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- Crime, Medical Health Aged Care
- 25/03/2025
- 09:01
NSW court diversion program for alcohol and other drugs use lowers rates of reoffending and imprisonment, new study finds
Defendants in NSW who complete a 12-week voluntary treatment program for alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use are much less likely to reoffend or receive a prison sentence, a landmark evaluation shows. The findings, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, provide strong evidence to support the pre-plea Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) program for adults facing charges in the NSW Local Court. “This study is proof that MERIT is effective in reducing the short-term risk of reoffending, imprisonment, and death in offenders who have issues with alcohol and other drug use,” said lead author Professor Donald Weatherburn,…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 25/03/2025
- 09:00
Hunter show their support for people impacted by dementia
Hunter community members turned up in force last weekend, showing their support for people impacted by dementia whilst getting active to improve their brain health. Participating in the 2025 Memory Walk & Jog at Speers Point Park, more than 680 people walked, ran and jogged to raise an impressive total of $82,000. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan extended her gratitude to all who participated, raised funds, spread the word and donated. “There was an outstanding show of support from the Hunter community who turned out in such large numbers yet again in support of people impacted by dementia,” Professor…
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- Disability, Information Technology
- 25/03/2025
- 09:00
Signs of emotion: Empowering deaf people in Bangladesh with mental wellbeing sign language
A first ever sign bank to express mental health-related words has been launched to support deaf people in Bangladesh, developed by Monash University researchers in collaboration with Bangladeshi sign language interpreters, people from the deaf community and healthcare professionals. Launched in Dhaka, the Digital Tools for Deaf Mental Health Project has developed online resourcesdesigned to support the mental wellbeing of individuals with deafness. The research and development of the project was led by digital health researchers from Monash University’s Action Lab at the Faculty of Information Technology. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 430 million people worldwide experience hearing…
- Results Statistics
- 25/03/2025
- 08:44
Weekday Windfall Draw no. 4524
Official Results Weekday Windfall draw no. 4524 Draw Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers 2 16 31 1 3 22 (drawn order) Supplementary Numbers 41 14 (drawn order) Dividends Dividend Total Winners Total Prizes Payable Division 1 $1,000,000.00 1 $1,000,000.00 Division 2 $7,396.00 7 $51,772.00 Division 3 $476.95 168 $80,127.60 Division 4 $23.95 9,525 $228,123.75 Division 5 $16.85 19,255 $324,446.75 Division 6 $16.30 33,668 $548,788.40 62,624 $2,233,258.50 Division 1: $1,000,000.00 Guaranteed for up to 6 Winners Winning State(s) / Suburb(s): VIC/ Online
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 25/03/2025
- 08:30
***MEDIA ALERT*** Interview opportunity at Tamworth GP Clinic
Royal Australian College of GPsNSW/ACT Chair, Dr Rebekah Hoffman, and local GP, Dr Ian Kamerman, are available for interviews. Dr Hoffman is visiting the…
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- Business Company News, Women
- 25/03/2025
- 08:29
Breaking Barriers: Chamber Change Goes National to Empower Women in Small Business
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is proud to announce the national expansion of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (VCCI) Chamber Change, a pioneering women-in-business program designed to support aspiring female leaders and business owners. The Chamber Change: Small Business initiative will be piloted across state and territory chambers between July 2025 and January 2026. This expansion forms one of three key areas of activity within ACCI’s broader Breaking Barriers, Changing Cultures through Women’s Ownership and Leadership initiative, which also includes education, thought leadership, and Australia’s premier Women in Small Business Summit. Breaking Barriers, Changing Cultures…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 25/03/2025
- 08:11
Novotech Named Best Contract Research Organization in Australia at Asia-Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards 2025
SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Novotech, a globally recognized full-service clinical research organization (CRO) and scientific advisory company that provides biotech and small- to mid-sized pharma companies…
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