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Researchers are hoping to uncover a nature-based solution to the problem of nitrogen in Australia’s waterways with a pioneering research trial underway at the North Pine River, north of Brisbane. Restoring shellfish reefs could be the answer to removing nutrients in our waterways and a joint project between OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity, … Continued
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Australian investors are increasingly turning to cash exchange traded funds (ETFs), investing more than $1.6 billion in these products in the past year alone. Spurred on by the appeal of fixed returns that beat an average bank savings account, Stockspot found, in the latest 2023 Stockspot ETF Report, that cash ETFs are now some of … Continued
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Australian authors have been caught up in a dataset of pirated ebooks, called Books3, which has allegedly been used by Meta to train generative AI. While we await the legal implications of tech companies using copyrighted, creative works, an RMIT expert warns that tech companies have always operated this way – it’s just that now, … Continued
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Australian EdTech company Zookal has launched a world-first, AI powered tutoring platform that provides Aussie parents a cost-effective alternative to costly hourly tutoring fees for their kids. Rolling out nationwide this week, Zookal Genius uses the power and accuracy of AI to support learning and study for Aussie students at a fraction of the price … Continued
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Kim McKay AO, Director and CEO of the Australian Museum, invites you to a media preview of Wansolmoana in the new permanent Pasifika Gallery Exploring themes of Deep connections, Identity, Disruption and Climate Change Wansolmoana has been made possible by a generous gift from The Macdoch Foundation Wansolmoana – meaning One Salt … Continued
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6am, Wednesday, 11 October 2023: For immediate release Notes to editors: For further information, images or interviews with Emily, Akec, Susanne, young women and gender equality advocates, contact media manager Claire Knox on claire.knox@plan.org.au or 0452326549 Gender trailblazers around Australia unite this International Day of the Girl to help ‘beat the clock’ on … Continued
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OzFish and Landcare Australia are looking to get more community members in the north of NSW hooked on habitat restoration at this Saturday’s Tamworth Fish Talks. The free community event hosted by Australia’s recreational fishing charity OzFish Unlimited alongside Landcare Australia is aiming to educate and inspire local anglers to participate in restoration efforts. … Continued
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As the world faces mounting tensions and uncertainties that some fear may lead to a Third World War, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is extending an urgent call for remembrance, dialogue, and peace. Imam Kamran Tahir of the Mahmood Mosque is hosting a Peace Symposium on Remembrance Day, a day when the world pauses to remember … Continued
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Australia’s first anthropometry dataset has revealed we are stacking on about 3kg every ten years – with big implications for transport design, including how big airline seats should be. Anthropometry is the study of measuring human body sizes and shapes. The ground-breaking study conducted by academics at the University of South Australia for … Continued
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In 2023, the focus of World Day Against the Death Penalty (10 October) is on the relationship between the use of the death penalty and torture, be it through forced confessions to obtain convictions, conditions on death row, or methods of executions that cause exceptional pain. Discrimination – whether it’s based on gender, poverty, age, … Continued
