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Use artificial intelligence to reduce risks to critical mineral supply

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Australia risks losing its world-leading advantage in critical and rare minerals used for clean energy, electric vehicles and batteries for solar energy, unless it embraces artificial intelligence in the mining sector, according to research from Monash University and the University of Tasmania.    In a paper published in Nature Communications, the researchers argue artificial Intelligence … Continued

Finalists Unveiled for Recalibrate – Gender Equity Awards 2024

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Both influential organisations of all sizes and individuals ranging from CEO’s to Employees are in the running to win one of the coveted Gender Equity Awards 2024. A total of 66 finalists have been selected from almost 200 nominations to compete at the third Gender Equity Awards event – Recalibrate The program, run by Business … Continued

Social Media Companies Must Step Up to Protect Vulnerable People from Harm: Joint Select Committee into Social Media and Australian Society

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Yesterday, International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia presented evidence to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society about the need for social media companies to take stronger action to counter violent crimes that are facilitated on their platforms.   IJM Australia CEO David Braga stated, “Despite this harmful content being illegal, social media … Continued

‘March Forward’: UN Women Australia Announces International Women’s Day 2025 Theme

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[Sydney, 1 October 2024] – UN Women Australia unveils ‘March Forward’ as the official theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, commemorating 30 years since the United Nation’s Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for gender equality. Since 1995, women have broken barriers, reshaped policies, and ignited powerful movements worldwide. But despite these advances, millions of … Continued

Medianet challenges the Australian media monitoring industry with a powerful new platform

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The evolution of media monitoring has arrived at a new benchmark. Medianet – Australia’s trusted media intelligence company – is launching a full-service platform that integrates real-time monitoring with analysis, press release distribution and media contacts. The addition of media monitoring will empower and enrich Medianet’s existing suite of services to create a comprehensive media … Continued

CARTHERICS RAISES OVER $15 MILLION IN OVERSUBSCRIBED PRIVATE FINANCING ROUND TO ADVANCE CELL THERAPY PROGRAMS

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Financing round was significantly oversubscribed by existing investors and new private investors.  Funding will enable the Company to progress clinical trials of its lead CAR-NK cell therapy product, CTH-401, in ovarian cancer and expand its pipeline to additional disease indications.   Melbourne, Australia, 1 October 2024 –  Cartherics Pty Ltd (“Cartherics” or “Company”), a biotechnology company developing … Continued

Harnessing extended reality to drown the fear of water

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Monash University human-computer interaction researchers have developed a playful water-inspired extended reality system using floatation tanks to help reduce aquaphobia.    The study, presented at this year’s Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) Conference, was led by researchers from the Faculty of Information Technology’s Exertion Games Lab.    The research combined a water-based virtual reality … Continued

Time is running out to lodge your own tax return

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers that the due date for individuals who lodge their own income tax return (31 October 2024) is fast approaching. As of 22 September, the ATO had received over 7.9 million income tax returns from individuals for the 2024 financial year. Over 4 million individuals self-lodged their income tax return, while 3.8 million … Continued

First human vagus nerve recordings pinpoint cardiovascular signals

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The team that first recorded vagus nerve signals in humans has isolated the electrical activity of individual neurones responsible for cardiovascular regulation.   Published in The Journal of Physiology, the Monash University-led discovery paves the way for more research into how and why cardiovascular disease develops.   Monash University’s Professor Vaughan Macefield was the first … Continued

SYDNEY’S TRANSPORT HISTORY COMES TO LIFE AT CENTRAL THIS WEEKEND

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Sydney’s Central Station will step back in time as the annual Transport Heritage Expo returns this October long weekend (5 – 7 October 2024). Visitors will have a wide range of experiences to choose from, with heritage train, bus, and steamboat rides operating across the city, along with unique offerings at Central Station, including tours … Continued