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Optimism may be increased by taking psychedelic compound psilocybin: study

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Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major depression, demonstrating that rats given psilocybin exhibit increased optimism over time. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that has shown promise as a novel treatment for depression. However, the information processing mechanisms affected by psilocybin … Continued

New proposal reimagines plans for Pyrmont Peninsula

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Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb2Sy45SFeQ   The City of Sydney is inviting community feedback on changes to planning rules on height and floor space in response to NSW Government plans for the Pyrmont and Ultimo area.   The draft proposal is open for community consultation until 13 November 2024 after the NSW Government gave its approval.   We consulted extensively … Continued

Australia has only six years left to restore ecosystems and avoid catastrophic climate change

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RDA media release: Australia has only six years left to restore ecosystems and avoid catastrophic climate change, experts warn. Australia has just six years to restore native ecosystems in Australia, warn a collective of nature experts, urging governments to swiftly “lift their game” and invest in restoring our waterways and lands to prevent biodiversity collapse … Continued

SHAVING TZAR HIGHLIGHTS GREAT AUSSIE RAZOR RIP-OFF

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An Aussie shaving entrepreneur is so incensed by the rising cost of razors he’s established an index to track and highlight what we’re paying for what some see as an everyday staple. Oscar de Vries, founder of men’s grooming brand OSCAR, says the already eye watering prices of razors have increased another 11 per cent … Continued

THIS FRIDAY: Queensland Symphony Orchestra to perform in Queens Park celebrating 75 years of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

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THIS Friday evening October 4 in Queens Park something very special will take place – the full Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perfrom Symphony Under the Stars, under the baton of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Wonderful IMAGERY and vision HERE   It will … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: South East mob take first steps to a career in surfing

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Editor’s note: Pictures from the Surfing with the Mob Program can be accessed here: https://officeofsport.intelligencebank.com/customshare/index/y0OrN   1 October 2023   South East mob take first steps to a career in surfing   First Nations surfers from the South East took the first steps to becoming accredited surf coaches at Pambula Beach today.   In partnership … Continued

MARATHON FEVER HITS MELBOURNE WITH SOLD OUT EVENT

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The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is poised for another record-breaking year as it returns to Australia’s sporting capital on Sunday 13th October. In the midst of the global running boom, the iconic event has achieved a remarkable milestone with all running events sold out and a waitlist as large as the number of event entries. … Continued

Glamping with the stars: work begins on $4M luxe tent precinct and ‘Star Lounge’ at Reflections Lake Keepit

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  Lake Keepit will soon sparkle as an international star-gazing tourist destination, with work officially underway at Reflections Lake Keepit on the “Big Sky Dreaming” glamping precinct, a $4 million project recently approved by Gunnedah Council.   Reflections, a Crown Land manager and the largest holiday group in New South Wales, was able to plan … Continued

Social Media Companies Must Step Up to Protect Vulnerable People from Harm: Joint Select Committee into Social Media and Australian Society

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Yesterday, International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia presented evidence to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society about the need for social media companies to take stronger action to counter violent crimes that are facilitated on their platforms.   IJM Australia CEO David Braga stated, “Despite this harmful content being illegal, social media … Continued