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Lack of STEM role models impacting Australia’s skill shortage

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New program from Amazon Australia aims to bridge the gap for students, teachers and the economy Sydney, Australia, November 3, 2024 7PM AEDT – New research highlights the resource and support gaps faced by teachers and students in tackling Australia’s growing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills shortage. Despite strong interest in STEM subjects among … Continued

Why all children must be seen and heard

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Global education ambassador and technology trailblazer Megan Gilmour nominated for 2025 ACT Australian of the Year The MissingSchool co-founder/CEO’s nomination recognises her leadership of the first organisation in Australia to address chronic school absence for children facing medical-mental challenges serious enough to affect their education and wellbeing. The 2025 ACT Australian of the Year will … Continued

Should you be polite to artificial intelligence?

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Minding your manners could be the way to go when interacting with chatbots and virtual assistants – at least for the moment. It’s fairly standard – not to mention common courtesy – to lead with politeness most of the time when interacting with people. But should good manners extend beyond our interactions with others to minding … Continued

How safe is an EV in a crash? ANCAP puts a crashed car on display at Sydney International EV AutoShow

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As the popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles continues to grow, so do questions about their safety.  To help educate consumers, ANCAP SAFETY will be exhibiting at the Sydney International EV AutoShow.   Our point of difference?  We’ll have a crashed car on display!  This powerful demonstration aims to dispel common misconceptions about EV safety … Continued

FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES LEADERS MEET WITH NSW MINISTER

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MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 5 November 2024 FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES LEADERS MEET WITH NSW MINISTER Some 20 NSW early intervention service providers for children and their families gathered at a Sydney roundtable with NSW Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington today to discuss ongoing challenges in the sector. The roundtable was convened by Fams, … Continued

US election: UNSW experts available for comment

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Several experts from UNSW are available to comment on the 2024 US election. Law Professor Rosalind Dixon is an expert in comparative constitutional law and democracy and can comment on the legal challenges and consequences of the US election. Contact [email protected] or 0423 952 452.  Associate Professor Daniel Ghezelbash can comment on the impact of global … Continued

Play your part in keeping children safe in sport

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Following the success of recent workshops in the Central West, the NSW Government will host an interactive child safety workshop in Tamworth next week to help local sporting organisations keep children safe from harm and abuse in sport.   The NSW Office of Sport has partnered with the Office of the Children’s Guardian to deliver … Continued

The power of music: Soundwaves draw the sightseers and the dollars and cents

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The Australian Festival of Chamber Music announces a record-breaking year, with a direct economic benefit of $3.79 million and a total spending in Queensland by all attendees of $19.98million, up 114% from 2023    The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville-Gurambilbarra is one of the world’s best celebrations of chamber music, and record-breaking … Continued

REGISTER NOW FOR CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2025

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In 2025, Australia’s longest running and largest national day of environmental action, Clean Up Australia Day, will celebrate 35 years of bringing local communities together to Clean Up and help to improve and conserve our environment. To commemorate this milestone, Clean Up Australia is calling on all Aussies to register for the 2025 event which … Continued