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Disputes about being paid, trouble with a digital service provider, contract battles and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman over the past six months. The Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, said two out of every five requests for help from … Continued
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As children return from school holidays, RACV and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are highlighting the need for Victorian motorists to be mindful of speed limits and driving conditions around schools. According to data from the TAC, around 100 school aged children are injured each year during school zone times. RACV Head of Policy James … Continued
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Experts from La Trobe Universi-TAY are available to discuss Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Australian tour Gold Rush: How Taylor Swift will help shake off Victoria’s economy woes. Dr Paul Strickland Senior Lecturer, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management La Trobe Business School Contact: P.Strickland@latrobe.edu.au or 0408 834 727 Key points: Taylor Swift to inject … Continued
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New research has revealed people’s feelings towards animals and what they think happens on farms are important when it comes to food behaviour, but these factors can vary depending on where they live. Researchers from La Trobe University’s School of Psychology and Public Health aimed to determine what extent speciesism (treating animals like second-class lifeforms) … Continued
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To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer. In 2023 RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) patrols received 664 calls to help rescue children accidentally locked in vehicles. RACV Head of Policy James Williams said cabin temperatures can more than double in … Continued
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This Saturday – time to make farmers famous – bring your family and your fur babies!! Attention foodies and gentlepeople, adventurers and flavour chasers, sippers and tipplers, recipe gypsies, thinkers, local produce lovers, fur babies and friends of farms: THIS SATURDAY Feb 3, a new and incredibly authentic farmer’s market begins – TOWRI GROWERS … Continued
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Associate Professor Sophia DuanCentre for Data Analytics and Cognition in the La Trobe Business School Contact E: Sophia.duan@latrobe.edu.au Dr Duan was named the Top 25 Analytics Leader in Australia in 2022 by IAPA, the peak body for Australian Analytics Professionals. She was the only academic spotlighted as Women in Analytics – Analytics Leaders 2023 among … Continued
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25 January 2024 – Along with daily “slip, slop, slap” applications of sunscreen and school hats, parents also need to “slop on some insect repellent” before school each day, says leading cosmetic chemist and founder of natural insect repellent company Good Riddance. “When you ‘slip, slop, slap’ sunscreen with your children each morning before … Continued
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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and the European Parliament Intergroup on Children’s Rights have joined forces to promote and protect the online rights of children and improve their digital safety. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant and Intergroup Co-Chairs and Members of the European Parliament Caterina Chinnici (Italy), David Lega (Sweden), Catharina Rinezma (Netherlands) and Milan Brglez (Slovenia) … Continued
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As the start of a new school year approaches, parents and carers are being urged to talk their kids about how to stay safe online after Australia’s eSafety Commissioner recorded a significant increase in cyberbullying reports. Last year, eSafety received 2,383 reports of cyberbullying compared to 1,700 in 2022, with two-thirds of reports (67 per … Continued
