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Life prolonging breast cancer drug recommended for PBS subsidy, but it is not time to celebrate

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26/04/2024 Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) today welcomed a decision by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to recommend the life prolonging breast cancer drug Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for government subsidy on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for HER2-low metastatic breast cancer.   However, BCNA Director of Policy, Advocacy & Support Services, Vicki Durston, said that … Continued

Hollywood Star ‘The Pink Cadillac’ Hits Auction Blocks

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An icon of American automotive history and a piece of Hollywood has come forward to auction, introducing the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or better known as ‘The Pink Cadillac’ from the iconic film directed by Buddy Van Horn, is turning heads around the world and will go under the hammer this Saturday. Imagine cruising … Continued

Closing soon: Media masterclass on reporting on violence against women

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As Australians grapple with the increase in violent deaths of women this year, Our Watch is urging interested journalists to apply for its prestigious masterclass series to deepen knowledge of reporting on the issue.    Limited travel scholarships are available.    The free professional development series takes a deep dive into understanding violence against women and explores … Continued

ASIC’s Centrepay Ban Against First Nations People Set for Landmark Racial Discrimination Legal Challenge

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Urban Rampage, a key retailer for First Nations people in remote communities, is poised to launch a landmark legal challenge against the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) for what it says is a racist and paternalistic decision to permanently ban the business from offering Centrepay to more than 20,000 Indigenous customers. The move comes … Continued

Men who respect women, please speak up to help end the violence

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Australia’s national violence prevention organisation Our Watch has called on men to join the momentum for change to prevent any further deaths of women at the hands of men.  Our Watch Chief Executive Patty Kinnersly said of the 26 women allegedly killed this year, according to Counting Dead Women, all but one have allegedly been … Continued

EnviroGold Global to Build Demonstration Plant in Brisbane, Australia

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Centralized Demonstration Facility Will Process Tailings from Multiple Mining Sites TORONTO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK) (“EnviroGold,” “NVRO,” or the “Company”), a technology company enabling the global mining industry to monetize valuable metals contained in mine waste and tailings, reduce environmental liabilities and … Continued

“Guan County Lingzhi Mushroom” Debuts at International Mushroom Days, China 2024

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GUAN COUNTY, China, Apr. 25, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 22, the International Mushroom Days, China 2024, kicked off with a grand opening. The “Guan County Lingzhi Mushroom” from Guan County, honored as a nationally protected geographical indication product, one of the top new products nationwide, and one of the “New Three Treasures” of Liaocheng, made its debut at the … Continued

Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail THIS SUNDAY

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Grab your esky and your stretchy pants – the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail is THIS SUNDAY!!   Overflowing larders right on the farm, freshly picked produce from a paddock you can see, jams and chutneys made with love, olives and cheese, honey and garlic, carrots for days, farm walks, wine tastings, lamb pats, alpaca … Continued