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Breaking Barriers: Global survey unveils challenges faced by professionals supporting deafblind individuals

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Ahead of Deafblind Awareness Week, a global survey from Monash University reveals the challenges and opportunities to supporting deafblind individuals.  In collaboration with Able Australia and the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), researchers from the Faculty of Arts at Monash University have conducted a global survey on the experiences and perspectives of … Continued

A Breakthrough in Metal Packaging: Eviosys Launches ‘Ecopeel’, a Revolutionary New Dual Product of Can and Peelable End

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Eviosys has launched an industry-first, a food can with a sleek peelable foil directly sealed on the body of the can. Set to revolutionise the packaging industry and drive further adoption of metal packaging, Ecopeel™ will reduce the carbon footprint of canned food items by up to 20%. Ecopeel™ will help businesses achieve their sustainability … Continued

Reign in the online betting beast to give next generation a fighting chance

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Reign in the online betting beast to give next generation a fighting chance With the proliferation and relentlessness of online gambling ads already fuelling an epidemic of inter-generational gambling harm, Wesley Mission is calling on the federal government to enact key recommendations of the report of the parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm. Wesley Mission … Continued

SOME IMPORTANT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR CHANGES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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New instant asset write-off thresholds, updated tax rules, increased superannuation payments and a rise in the minimum wage are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. “It is essential that small business owners and managers understand these changes,” Mr Billson said. “They should … Continued

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27 June 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rebecca Levingston. ABC Radio Brisbane   Subject: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Small Business Matters data report, Queensland small businesses   Rebecca Levingston In a moment, the Small Business Ombudsman on the state of small business today. You’re going to … Continued

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26 June 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oly Peterson. 6PR Perth   Subject: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Small Business Matters data report   Oly Peterson Tomorrow (June 27) is world Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day. Did you know 98% of Australian businesses are a small … Continued

Media Alert. UNSW acoustic expert available to comment on the information provided for Western Sydney Airport on the flight paths and environmental noise

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Associate Professor Marion Burgess has had over 50 years broad experience in many aspects of acoustics including building, environmental and occupational noise measurement, assessments, control and research.  Although retired she continues research, teaching and consulting projects in her role as Honorary Associate Professor.  She collaborates with colleagues at the Kensington campus in the School of Architecture and the … Continued

Historian sheds light on Australian fishing’s ancient origins and forgotten tales? in new podcast

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University of Technology Sydney Professor Anna Clark delves into our national fishing heritage, exploring its ancient origins and forgotten tales in the latest episode of OzCast, the official podcast of conservation organisation OzFish Unlimited. Professor Clark goes on a deep dive in the podcast into the history of fishing in Australia leading into the release … Continued