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Altered-state therapies integrated into new Melbourne-based mental health clinic

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The Journey Clinic opens in Melbourne with two pioneering services: a residential addiction program and Australia’s first individualised and dedicated, outpatient altered-state therapy clinic. First residential addiction treatment program in the world to integrate altered-state therapies for people with underlying post-traumatic stress disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Model of care combines the humanism and community of … Continued

Click. Collect. Protect. FIREX Opens the Door to Fire Protection 24/7

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Key Facts: • FIREX operates 20 Click & Collect warehouses nationwide, forming Australia’s largest fire protection equipment network. • 16 sites provide secure 24/7 access, with all locations offering 365-day ordering and instant collection. • Technicians receive a one-time passcode within minutes; roller doors open, lights and cameras activate, and gear is collected. • Since … Continued

Fortude secures major Solutions Partner achievement with Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization

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The Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization strengthens Fortude’s alliance with Microsoft and validates its expertise in delivering analytics solutions on Azure to global businesses. Melbourne, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortude, a global digital solutions leader, announced that it has achieved the sought-after Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialization, reinforcing its status as a Cloud … Continued

A CUP OF DEFIANCE: AUSSIES UNWILLING TO GIVE UP COFFEE

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Sydney, Australia, 1 October 2025 –  Today, on International Coffee Day, Australians will be celebrating their deep-rooted love for coffee. From the early morning flat white, to a pick me up espresso or the weekend caffeinated indulgence like an iced mocha, coffee remains a beloved ritual across the country. According to new data from global … Continued

Start ups vital for jobs and growth but numbers dwindling

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Start-ups are the main drivers of new jobs and economic growth, new research by the e61 Institute shows – and their dwindling numbers may be stifling Australia’s economic potential.   The analysis finds that firms under five years old create 60% of new jobs and 51% of economic growth.   In contrast, small old firms … Continued

Meltwater Recognized with Three Comparably Awards for Employee Happiness and Wellbeing

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has been recognized with three Comparably Awards, reflecting the company’s dedication to fostering a positive and supportive environment for its employees, driven by its award-winning global culture. Drawing on anonymous employee feedback across 20 core culture metrics, … Continued

The Deadly Cost of Renovating: Asbestos Awareness Month – November 2025

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Key Facts: 1-in-3 Australian homes contain asbestos 4000 Austrians die annually from an asbestos-related disease – 208% more than the 2024 annual national road toll. 89% of mesothelioma patients reported possible or probable exposure in non-occupational contexts – 51% undertaking the renovations and 38% living in a home undergoing renovations ANY home built or renovated prior … Continued

Renewables and fire risk – what are the facts?

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Australia and other high-emission nations must take drastic action to stop climate change impacts becoming irreversible. An important part of this action must include a rapid transition away from our reliance on fossil fuels to a combination of renewables, storage and energy efficiency.    Sadly, the energy transition is increasingly bogged down in a culture war … Continued

WorkSpace Week – Tackling Australia’s Leading Workplace Injuries

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Key Facts: WorkSpace Week 2025 Focus WorkSpace Week (20–26 October) is a national awareness initiative held during National Safe Work Month by the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), tackling Australia’s leading workplace injuries – work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) – which account for 57% of serious workers’ compensation claims. Scale of the Problem Chronic musculoskeletal disorders affect … Continued