New Youi research has uncovered the unwritten rules of first dates — especially when it comes to how far Australians are willing to drive. The findings show that Aussies are setting firm boundaries on love, with 35% refusing to travel more than 30 minutes for a first date. A national survey commissioned by Australian insurance provider Youi reveals a clear benchmark: … Continued
New research shows social media platforms do not need to addict users to keep them – they just need to make leaving worse than staying Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok harm their users yet continue to grow because people feel compelled to stay, not because they are addicted, but because being … Continued
Key Facts: Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Nearly 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer every year due to UV radiation overexposure UV damage occurs regardless of temperature and can be harmful even on cool or cloudy days when UV levels are 3 or above Cancer Council urges Australians to … Continued
BOSTON, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that Premier Tech, a global leader in horticulture, agriculture, packaging equipment and technologies, wastewater treatment systems, digital solutions and life sciences, has selected Anaqua’s RightHub platform to transform its IP management processes, drive greater … Continued
Australia is staring down a fuel security crisis of its own making, and the Federal Government must act now to rebuild our sovereign capacity before global conflict leaves the country stranded. For more than a decade, the Maritime Union of Australia has warned that Australia’s petroleum supply chain is dangerously exposed. Today, those warnings … Continued
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works has recently commenced two new inquiries into proposed works by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) under the Public Works Committee Act 1969. The AFP is proposing to fit out new premises for its Northern Command Headquarters located in Brisbane, Queensland. The proposed new premises … Continued
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will hold its first public hearing on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 as part of its inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling. The inquiry was referred on 19 January 2026 by the Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator the Hon Murray Watt. The public … Continued
Researchers from UNSW Sydney, in partnership with NSW fire agencies, have developed an immersive fire simulation system to help emergency responders build vital skills to tackle bushfires. Firefighters are stepping into towering walls of flame, racing wind-driven fire fronts and navigating fast-moving bushfire emergencies, all before confronting the real thing. Researchers at UNSW’s iCinema Research Centre … Continued
Key Facts: Australian farmers lose up to one million tonnes of produce worth $2.5 billion annually, with average food loss rates of 20% per farm A new national research programme aims to test practical solutions for reducing on-farm food waste and improving crop utilisation through trials and grower collaboration Food waste costs Australia $36.6 billion … Continued
Five social media platforms flagged for compliance issues eSafety has significant concerns about the compliance of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube with Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) obligation and is continuing to gather evidence necessary to inform potential enforcement action. eSafety’s first SMMA compliance report, published today, shows there has been some progress in the first 3 months, including large‑scale account removals and more visible underage reporting pathways. However, insights from a range of sources including platforms’ responses to legally enforceable information-gathering notices, public reporting and eSafety’s pulse survey, show major gaps remain. eSafety has observed a number of poor practices that give rise to compliance concerns outlined … Continued
