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- Environment
- 03/04/2025
- 07:01
Climate adaptation: A decade on, little local action has been achieved, says report
Local action on adaptation to climate change remains insufficient across government levels, stymied by lack of resources, complexity and uncertainty about who should be making the decisions. Researchers met with Victorian communities subject to climate-related disasters including bushfires, coastal erosion and flooding, as well as slow-moving disasters such as drought in 2012 and in 2022. They found despite a willingness from the community to progress adaptation measures, little changed over the intervening decade despite recommendations from the researchers and community groups. The results have been published in the journal Climate, the paper authored by Dr Michael Spencer, from Monash University’s…
- Environment, General News
- 03/04/2025
- 07:00
Housing policy needs to ramp up in the face of increasing disaster risk: new report
Short-term solutions lead to long-term pain in disaster recovery, says a UNSW disaster response expert. A month after Tropical Cyclone Alfred led to flooding affecting large parts of Queensland and NSW, a timely new report led by UNSW researchers highlights the need to strengthen localised responses to ‘build back better’. The threat to housing in Australia from natural hazards is increasing, with replacement costs and logistical issues regarding rebuilding continuing to escalate.Almost half of all Australian properties are at risk of bushfires, and over three million homes are set to be exposed to flooding from rivers, with half a million…
- General News, Travel Tourism
- 03/04/2025
- 07:00
Gear up for safety: Lime rolls out custom helmets in Perth
Lime is cruising into Perth with its latest community event, ‘Helmet Hub’, offering locals the chance to personalise their own free Lime helmet and take a bold step toward prioritising safety while enjoying a stylish ride around the city. The event will feature Lime’s signature green helmets along with a selection of locally inspired stickers and personalised initials, giving riders a fun way to showcase their style and city pride. Whether you're into a sleek, understated design or want to express yourself with a collection of stickers, the helmet is your canvas. Let your imagination run wild and rock your…
- Disability, Government Federal
- 03/04/2025
- 06:00
NEW SURVEY: AUTISM DIAGNOSIS DELAYS SKYROCKET, PEAK BODY CALLS FOR ACTION
MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 3 April 2025 [PLEASE NOTE: AAA CEO NICOLE ROGERSON IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS] A new national survey has revealed systemic failures in the diagnosis of autistic children with wait times skyrocketing in recent years. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1,200 parents and carers was conducted in February this year and revealed 32 per cent of families are waiting more than two years for a diagnosis, a 70 per cent increase since 2014. The survey was launched at the National Autism Summit hosted by AAA in Sydney yesterday, where 20 of Australia’s leading autism…
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- Federal Election, Industrial Relations
- 03/04/2025
- 06:00
Same Job, Same Pay laws delivering more than expected: new research
New research by the McKell Institute has found that the Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have been driving significant wage gains across the Australian economy and creating long-term benefits worth billions. The McKell Institute report, Closing Loopholes, Opening Opportunities, finds that the economic impact of closing the so-called “labour hire loophole” has been substantially underestimated, with real-world wage increases already outstripping government forecasts. “Same Job, Same Pay was designed to restore fairness to Australian workplaces. This report shows it is doing exactly that – and on a far greater scale than many expected,” said McKell Institute CEO Edward…
- Environment, General News
- 03/04/2025
- 05:55
Severe storms cause property damage for 16% of Aussies in summer 2024-25
New research from NRMA Insurance has found 16% of Australians experiencedwild weather damage to their home or vehicle over the 2024-25 summer season.Despite high…
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- General News
- 03/04/2025
- 05:00
TIME TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS THIS WEEKEND, SAYS CFA AND RACV
As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding…
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- Technology Innovation
- 03/04/2025
- 04:11
Esri Releases Expanded Edition of the World’s Most Comprehensive GIS Dictionary
A to Z GIS Is the Must-Have Terminology Desk Reference for Anyone in GIS REDLANDS, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Esri, the global leader in location intelligence,…
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- Technology Innovation
- 03/04/2025
- 01:26
Motive and Telefónica Advance GSMA Open Gateway Initiative, Jointly Showcasing Revenue Potential Through API-Based Phone Number Verification
MADRID–BUSINESS WIRE– Motive and Telefónica have successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) showcasing seamless authentication using GSMA Open Gateway’s Number Verification API. Debuted…
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