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Alcoa Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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PITTSBURGH–BUSINESS WIRE– Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI) today reported results for the third quarter 2024 that reflect the acquisition of Alumina Limited in addition to sequential increases in net income, adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items. Financial Results and Highlights M, except per share amounts 3Q24 2Q24 3Q23 Revenue $ 2,904 … Continued

Inherited Cancers Australia and Jean Hailes join forces to ensure women with medically induced menopause are not left behind

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Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and Inherited Cancers Australia have teamed up to ensure Australian women facing medically induced menopause are not overlooked in the national conversation about this critical health issue.   As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18th, the two organisations are highlighting the urgent need for better support and resources for … Continued

Ban on visa-hopping unlikely to affect high-skill migrants: new research

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Migrants who ‘hop’ between student visas have weaker labour market outcomes, meaning the government’s recent ban on visa-hopping is unlikely to result in a significant loss of talented migrants, new research by the e61 Institute has found.   The study compared the jobs and salaries of international students who got a second student visa and … Continued

Detecting the hidden pandemic of concussion in intimate partner violence

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For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) in patients, including some that also experienced non-fatal strangulation.    Published in Brain, Behaviour, and Immunity, the Monash University-led study in collaboration with Alfred Health examined symptoms and blood biomarkers to detect brain injury in IPV patients … Continued

Rejection of drug a blow for Australians living with Alzheimer’s disease

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Dementia Australia is disappointed by the initial decision of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to reject Lecanemab for use in Australia. Lecanemab is a disease modifying treatment for people living with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment. Developed by pharmaceutical company Eisai, Lecanemab works by removing amyloid plaques from the brain … Continued

RACGP celebrates impact of ‘wonderful’ Victorian GPs

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) will celebrate the work of Victorian GPs who go above and beyond caring for their communities in an annual awards ceremony on Thursday. Each year, the event honours GPs and general practices who make an exceptional contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities. The winners … Continued

Hot summer ahead means strong commitments to protecting the Great Barrier Reef even more vital from all parties at the Queensland election

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17 October 2024   AMCS Reef election commitments report card shows big differences on Reef protection policies of LNP compared with ALP and the Greens. LNP need to commit to a clear plan to phase out coal fired power generation to meet legislated climate targets Any change to commitments on climate change, pollution or gillnets, … Continued

Dick vs. Steve Johnson: Auction Block Showdown

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A rare opportunity has come forward for motor sporting fans to own the legendary Steve Johnson Tru Blu #17 Touring Car & Dick Johnson’s Q17 Heritage Plate when they go under the hammer at Lloyds on the GC500 supercars weekend this month. There are not many names more famous than Johnson in Australian motorsport, and … Continued

Saudi Fund for Development Announces its First Presence in Serbia by Financing 3 Development Projects, Worth $205 Million

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BELGRADE, Serbia–BUSINESS WIRE– The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed three development loan agreements with the Republic of Serbia worth $205 million to fund key projects supporting the agriculture, education and energy sectors. This partnership, marking SFD’s first presence in Serbia, is aimed at fostering the country’s long-term socioeconomic growth. The agreements were signed … Continued