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Fujian’s 19th Shuxiangbamin Reading Month is around the corner

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NANPING, China, Sept. 24, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On September 28, the Opening Ceremony of the 19th Shuxiangbamin Reading Month and the Fujian Public Reading Promotion Conference will take place in Jianyang District, Nanping City. Hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and co-organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Nanping Municipal … Continued

Sex Discrimination Commissioner calls for urgent action on gender discrimination in sold-out National Press Club address

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Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has today delivered a sold-out address at the National Press Club, setting out a bold vision for the future of gender equality in Australia.  ‘This is a critical moment for gender equality,’ Dr Cody said. ‘It’s time to challenge outdated systems, rethink how we value each other, and build … Continued

Join Dr Kirsten Banks, Sean Wolpert, Dr Todd Bond and host Emily Jateff as they conquer the Earth’s final frontier: the deep sea

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On October 16, the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present the third talk in its Big Blue Ideas series, Is The Deep Sea a Wasteland or Wonderland? Join astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Kirsten Banks, DEEP board member Sean Wolpert, and deep-sea ecologist Dr Todd Bond for an honest and open discussion into … Continued

Bupa to support effective medication through pharmacogenomics program

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In an Australian first, Bupa has today announced an offer of free pharmacogenomic testing kits* until the end of the year for its health insurance customers to understand how their individual genetic profile may affect their response to more than 100 different medications.   Bupa is partnering with myDNA to offer interested health insurance customers … Continued

New discovery: ‘Switching off’ enzyme prevents diet-induced obesity, other metabolic diseases

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Key points  Australian researchers have found ‘switching off’ an enzyme called CaMKK2 in mice prevents diet-induced obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease When CaMKK2 was deleted, the mice were shown to display healthier gene activity in their immune cells and fat tissue, and burned more energy overall The study establishes CaMKK2 as a therapeutic target for … Continued

Our Watch highlights increased rates of gender-based violence during football finals

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Key Facts: If you cover this story, or any story regarding violence against women and children, please include the following tagline: 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT … Continued

ONE IN THREE AUSSIE KIDS HAVE SEEN PORN ONLINE

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WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025   ONE IN THREE AUSSIE KIDS HAVE SEEN PORN ONLINE   Almost one-third of Australian children – some as young as 10 years of age – have seen pornographic images or videos online, according to new eSafety research.  eSafety’s latest Keeping Kids Safe Online research – a nationally representative survey of … Continued

WALK FOR HUMANITY: Charity Walk Unites Community to Support Global Humanitarian Efforts

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Humanity First, the international humanitarian relief and development organisation, is proud to host the annual “Let’s Walk for Humanity” event on Sunday, September 28, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lloyd Park Reserve, 185R Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910. This meaningful charity walk invites individuals, families, and communities to come together and take a step towards building a better … Continued

MARK BUTLER’S LEGACY SENDS TOBACCO CONTROL BACK TO THE 70s

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The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has today been congratulated for finally admitting Australia’s tobacco control policy has gone up in smoke – and that the very measures they pushed are driving more people back to cigarettes. Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) CEO Theo Foukkare said today’s ABC report exposing high smoking rates because of … Continued