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Survey reveals 2025 priorities for Australian security leaders amid budget pressures and rising cyber threats

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CISOs around the world acknowledge waning confidence in securing today’s hybrid cloud infrastructure, shifting focus toward gaining visibility into all data-in-motion   39 percent of security teams in Australia report they were unable to detect a data breach with existing tools 71 percent of respondents in Australia believe that Zero Trust will be mandated by … Continued

First Photorealistic AI Avatar for People Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Launched by Lenovo and Innovations in Dementia

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Alzheimer’s Intelligence project demonstrates how smarter AI can empower people and give different communities a voice around future innovation SEATTLE–BUSINESS WIRE– Today at Lenovo Tech World, Lenovo™ in collaboration with Innovations in Dementia, launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence, a photorealistic 3D avatar with custom AI based on the lived experiences of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. This … Continued

Vic government leasing more social housing helps most vulnerable

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Victoria’s peak homelessness body has endorsed the State Government leasing more properties to provide additional social housing in the areas of greatest need.   Homes Victoria, which oversees public housing, has been leasing properties directly from builders, according to a report in the Herald-Sun.   Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has welcomed the move, which … Continued

New Return and Earn machine now open in Parkes

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Parkes residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans, with a new Return and Earn machine now open at Parkes Services Club. The machine is the third return point in the Parkes Shire Council area, providing locals with even more opportunities to return their eligible bottles and cans for the 10c … Continued

EBC Financial Group Expands Asset Management Capabilities with Second Australian Financial Services Licence

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SYDNEY, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). This acquisition strengthens EBC’s ability to provide sophisticated investment solutions to institutional investors, … Continued

Improving integrity in the tax profession

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The Government has expanded the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) for tax practitioners, to strengthen integrity and accountability in the tax profession. To support implementation, the TPB is engaging with stakeholders, including tax practitioners, professional associations and community representatives, to develop practical guidance. TPB guidance will issue in late October for broad public consultation, with … Continued

Monash Expert: Euclid satellite reveals never before seen images of space

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The European Space Agency has previewed exquisite images from the Euclid satellite, which is mapping the Universe across billions of light years of space. Available to comment:  Michael Brown, Associate Professor, Monash School of Physics and AstronomyContact details: +61 420 989 973 or michael.brown@monash.edu The following can be attributed to Associate Professor Brown: “The European Space … Continued

Mining giant puts heat on PM to reform Australia’s broken nature laws

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In response to Rio Tinto’s statement on Australia’s EPBC reform, the Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Kelly O’Shanassy said: “It is significant that Rio Tinto has today broken rank and is joining a chorus of voices calling on the government to reform the EPBC Act given the mining industry’s role in derailing the process through parliament. … Continued

Transition to EVs – final hearing in South Australia

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As part of its inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will travel to Adelaide to hear from representatives from SA Power Networks, government departments, academics and Mitsubishi Motors about Australia’s transition to electric vehicles. The Committee will hold a half day of … Continued