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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2025
- 16:57
Supporting people living with dementia to vote in the federal election
Dementia Australia is encouraging people living with dementia, their families and carers to begin discussions now about voting in the federal election on 3 May to ensure they have the support they need to participate. “Voting is a fundamental part of our democracy, and it is essential that people living with dementia are supported to make an informed decision,” Professor Buchanan said. For many people living with dementia, simple support measures can assist them to vote, such as help with arranging a postal vote or assistance in attending a voting centre.” Professor Buchanan urged people living with dementia, their families…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2025
- 16:54
Perth show their support for people impacted by dementia
Perth 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 Burswood Park, Burswood, more than 1,000 people walked, ran and jogged to raise an impressive total of $143,000. 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 Perth community who turned out in such large numbers yet again in support of people impacted by dementia,” Professor…
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- Energy, Environment
- 01/04/2025
- 16:25
Schneider Electric demonstrates technologies shaping the future of industry at Hannover Messe
Embraces Industry 5.0 with open, agile and resilient industrial processes integrating automation, energy management and digital technologies. Demonstrates an integrated approach showcasing how its…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2025
- 15:56
SINOVAC Announces Decision to Declare Cash Dividend
BEIJING--BUSINESS WIRE-- Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) (“SINOVAC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced that the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has decided to declare a special cash dividend of US$55.00 per common share (the “Dividend”). The Board expects to fund the Dividend from available cash resources of the Company and its subsidiaries, including prior distributions from Sinovac Life Sciences Co., Ltd. and other operating subsidiaries of the Company to Sinovac Biotech (Hong Kong) Limited. The Dividend is intended to provide SINOVAC shareholders with their appropriate share of these prior distributions from…
- Government VIC, Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2025
- 15:39
Hundreds of mental health workers to stop work to wrangle in better pay and conditions
Hundreds of mental health workers to stop work to wrangle in better pay and conditions Exasperated mental health workers are taking a stand on Wednesday, western style, as part of their stop work action in response to a woeful bargaining agreement from the state government. Not even Calamity Jane or John Wayne could stop this stampede of workers, wearing their finest hats and boots as they try to wrangle a better deal for the incredibly important work they do. Health and Community Services Union members, who are at breaking point, are experiencing unsafe workplaces, a lack of pay parity for…
- Banking, Finance Investment
- 01/04/2025
- 15:38
Monash expert: RBA rates hold in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day’
A Monash University expert is available to comment on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision today to hold interest rates. Dr Isaac Gross, Department of Economics, Monash Business School Contact: + 61 490 819 643 or isaac.gross@monash.edu Read more of Dr Gross’ commentary here: Monash Lens The following can be attributed to Dr Gross: “The RBA held interest rates steady today as they await for the next set of quarterly inflation figures to see where the Australian economy is heading. January's inflation numbers were very low, and if that were to be repeated in April's numbers interest rate cuts would…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2025
- 15:31
Bunbury show their support for people impacted by dementia
Bunbury 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 Bunbury Surf Club, members of the Bunbury community walked, ran and jogged to raise an impressive total of $12,900. 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 Bunbury community who turned out in such large numbers for the first time in support of people impacted…
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- Crime, Employment Relations
- 01/04/2025
- 15:20
Junee prison officers celebrate public sector victory despite Cooke’s opposition
The Public Service Association has today celebrated the successful transition ofJunee Correctional Centre back into public hands, marking a historic victory for prison officers, inmates, and the local community despite ongoing misrepresentations by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke. "Today is a landmark day for correctional services in NSW—the beginning of better working conditions, enhanced safety standards, and proper public accountability at Junee," said PSA General Secretary Stewart Little. "After decades of profit-driven management that prioritised shareholders over safety and rehabilitation, the Minns Government has delivered on its commitment to return this essential public service to public hands where it belongs.…
- Environment
- 01/04/2025
- 15:11
SURFACE WATER SAMPLING AT MEDOWIE SHOW PFAS LEVELS BELOW RECREATIONAL GUIDELINES
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has undertaken water sampling at Medowie in Port Stephens and confirmed PFAS levels were below relevant Australian water quality guidelines. In response to community concerns raised by residents near the Pacific Dunes Golf Course at Medowie, the EPA tested three dams used for irrigation of the golf course. It is understood these dams intersect with groundwater. Results for all samples collected by the EPA from the golf course dams showed concentrations of PFAS were below the level of reporting of 0.01 micrograms per litre, which is roughly equivalent to a drop of water in…
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