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- Environment
- 04/04/2025
- 07:00
Textile recycler BlockTexx takes home the Gold for sustainability
BlockTexx, the clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won Australia’s most prestigious sustainability award. The Queensland-based company…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Science
- 04/04/2025
- 07:00
Do infectious diseases cause dementia? AI will be looking into it
Working out the relationship between infectious diseases and dementia is a bit like the chicken and the egg problem. But artificial intelligence may help researchers decide which comes first. For decades, the medical profession has viewed dementia as a progressive cognitive decline that typically affects older adults. While there have been advances in diagnosing it earlier and slowing its progression, there is no known cure. But a new line of inquiry that first emerged in the 1990s is gaining ground among researchers, who are now exploring the possibility that infectious diseases might play a role in the development of this…
- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 04/04/2025
- 07:00
Research reveals everyday Australians’ attitudes on gender equality
Australians are split. Half think women in Australia today are treated fairly and have access to equal opportunities, half say we still have work to do. Plan International Australia has today released groundbreaking new research, Gender Compass, revealing Australians changing attitudes on gender equality. Gender Compass, a first-of-its-kind project, surveys diverse Australian community members aged 16+ on their attitudes and beliefs around gender equality and segments them into six groups. The six segments featured in Gender Compass include: Trailblazer (19%); Hopeful (24%); Moderate (23%); Conflicted (12%); Indifferent (6%) and Rejector (17%)*. This wave of research surveyed 2,048 Australians and highlights…
- Veterans Affairs
- 04/04/2025
- 07:00
Media alert – Call for media registrations – Anzac Day 2025 commemorations overseas
MEDIA ALERT Anzac Day 2025 Commemorations Overseas CALL FOR MEDIA REGISTRATIONS Media organisations or representatives wishing to attend Anzac Day commemorations in France or Türkiye must register now to seek accreditation for entry to each site. To apply for media accreditation please email media.team@dva.gov.au with the subject line: Media accreditation request (France OR Türkiye) 2025 - (name of your organisation)”. In the email you’ll need to provide the Media Accreditation Registration Form Anzac Day 2025 and some personal information. Applications can be lodged up until 11.59pm AEST Thursday 17 April 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted. Media representatives will…
- Federal Election, Medical Health Aged Care
- 04/04/2025
- 06:33
Research: More than 4 in 5 parents concerned about junk food marketing
4 April 2025 Media Release Research: More than 4 in 5 parents concerned about junk food marketing Public health experts are calling for the next Federal Government to take action to stop junk food ads targeting children, after new research showed that the issue is a concern for 85% of caregivers. The new study of almost 4,000 adults, led by Deakin University and published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, also showed that there was a high level of support amongst Australian adults for Government initiatives that would help protect children from unhealthy food marketing. Lead…
- Art, General News
- 04/04/2025
- 05:00
RACV INVERLOCH RESORT PRESENTS NARELLE AUTIO EXHIBITION
RACV Inverloch Resort has officially opened the exhibition Narelle Autio: Selected Watercolours, showcasing the work of one of Australia’s most celebrated photographers, on display…
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- Environment
- 04/04/2025
- 03:11
Barilla Ranks as the First Food Company in the World for Reputation in the 2025 Global RepTrak® 100
PARMA, Italy–BUSINESS WIRE– Barilla Group is proud to announce its rise in the Global RepTrak® 100 rankings, emerging as the leading company in the…
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- Transport Automotive
- 04/04/2025
- 02:56
AKWEL: NET INCOME OF €24.2 MILLION IN 2024
Champfromier, Thursday, April 3, 2025NET INCOME OF €24.2 MILLION IN 2024AKWEL (FR0000053027, AKW, PEA-eligible), parts and systems manufacturer for the automotive and heavy-vehicle industry, specialist in fluid management, mechanisms and E-powertrain parts, posted its 2024 annual results.Consolidated data - in € millions20242023Var. in %Revenue989.01066.4-7.3%EBITDA87.2101.9-14.4%Current operating income38.461.0-37.1%Operating income39.749.3-19.4%Financial income1.40.3-Net result (group share)24.235.7-32.3%Inflationary pressures on raw materials and components, but especially on payroll, still weigh on current operating profit in the context of a decline in activity while essential expenditure is still being maintained to build the Group's future. EBITDA decreased by -14.4% to €87.2M and current operating income decreased by -37.1%…
- Education Training
- 04/04/2025
- 00:56
The University of Western Australia Strengthens Identity Governance with Saviynt’s Identity Cloud
Leading research university enhances security, compliance, and user experience for 40,000 identities with cloud-based identity management LOS ANGELES–BUSINESS WIRE– Saviynt, a leading provider of…
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