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BHP must stop using workers as pawns in royalties war: MEU

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MEDIA ALERT: MEU Queensland President Mitch Hughes will address media at 11am today at the Mining and Energy Union Brisbane office, 61 Bowen Street, Spring Hill.    MEDIA RELEASE: Workers at BHP’s Saraji South coal mine were shocked to be told early this morning that BHP would put the mine into care and maintenance in November, the … Continued

Jemena lights reading pathways for bilingual families

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Migrant families in Melbourne’s north-east will have access to bilingual baby books and literacy kits thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. Reading Out of Poverty Inc. will use the funding to support a literacy initiative for 3,500 migrant families living across Melbourne’s north-west. The project will distribute bilingual baby books and literacy … Continued

Engineers develop spray to make clothes more fire-resistant

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The innovative solution could help reduce the risk of burns by delaying how quickly cotton materials catch fire. Researchers at UNSW have developed a novel fire-resistant spray that could slow the rate at which cotton materials catch fire – and reduce risk of burning. Designed with everyday materials in mind, like shirts or bedding that most … Continued

Engineers show humans and robots can build smarter, safer, faster

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Monash engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system that improved efficiency on job sites while reducing worker fatigue. Using simulations of a timber floor assembly, the team showed that task sequencing and robot allocation can speed up work while lessening physical strain on human workers. The findings highlight how robotics could help job sites overcome … Continued

Union Wins Against Alcoa in Fair Work Commission, Members Secure Right to Strike

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AWU members celebrate victory after Alcoa’s attempt to stop industrial action dismissed AWU members at Alcoa Portland have scored a significant victory after the Fair Work Commission dismissed the company’s application to stop workers taking protected industrial action. Following an urgent hearing on Sunday before Commissioner Fox, the Commission ruled in favour of the union and rejected Alcoa’s bid … Continued

SCENTMATIC’s AI System “KAORIUM” Debuts in Taiwan with HOLA

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TAIPEI, Taiwan–BUSINESS WIRE– SCENTMATIC Inc., a trailblazer in the digitalization of olfaction, is proud to announce the launch of its AI system, KAORIUM, at five directly operated HOLA stores, Taiwan’s leading home furnishing brand. This marks SCENTMATIC’s first venture into the Taiwanese market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250904259049/en/ KAORIUM … Continued

Variscan Mines Secures Historic High-Grade Zinc Drill Data Over Newly Granted Licences

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Variscan Mines is pleased to announce the acquisition of 146 historic drillhole records totalling 52,034 metres across its newly granted licences in northern Spain, delivering multiple high-grade zinc and lead intercepts that strengthen the Company’s Novales-Udías Project pipeline. Highlights 146 historic drillholes for 52,034m acquired, adding significant scale and high-grade zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) … Continued

Energy grants are speaking your language

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Over 150 multicultural and vulnerable senior citizens in the Sunbury area will have better access to a range of personalised support services thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. The funding which was awarded to the Sunbury Multicultural Resources Hub will be used to pilot a community-based outreach and support program for over 150 multicultural … Continued

Energy company making a paw-erful difference for our furry friends

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Tails were sent wagging as energy provider Jemena was paws-itively delighted to announce a $10,000 grant for Second Chance Animal Rescue. Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) is expanding its Safe House and Outreach Program to support disadvantaged pet owners, especially those escaping domestic and family violence. Over the next year, the initiative will provide emergency … Continued