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Major study reveals metro residents investing heavily in CCTV and alarms while rural communities maintain highest safety confidence as Victorians take action on safety concerns A major new study examining how safe Victorians feel in their homes has revealed an overall positive perception of home safety across the state, with residents rating their safety at … Continued
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BANGKOK, Aug. 12, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, “Poetry Lights the Heart’s Lantern” Bangkok lantern and poem festival, a public welfare initiative by China UnionPay under its Poetry POS Machine campaign, kicked off at Iconsiam, Bangkok’s landmark riverside complex. This marks the campaign’s first foray overseas, extending its reach of love beyond China’s borders. Timed to coincide with … Continued
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Misleading birth control advice on TikTok is exposing young people to an increased risk of unplanned pregnancies, according to new research by La Trobe University. The study, published in the journal Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, analysed 100 TikTok videos on contraceptive health that had collectively gained nearly 5 billion views and 14.6 million … Continued
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Tuesday 12 August Highlights from day 4 of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting talent available for interview around the country. NSW: Why bushfire season is now year-round, with the Canadian author of Fire Weather and a UNSW Canberra expert ACT: AI agronomists, seed-planting farmbots and pest-detecting drones: how will farmers use AI to boost … Continued
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The Maritime Union of Australia WA Branch welcomes the independent report released today by The Institute for Integrated Economic Research which highlights major conflict between the Westport Project and the AUKUS defence facility in the Cockburn Sound. The What are the National Security Implications of WA’s Westport Project? report outlines the security issues that the MUA WA branch has … Continued
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In a major vote of confidence for Victoria’s regional tourism sector, RACV today unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar expansion of its Inverloch Resort, featuring 36 premium rooms that will create 120 jobs during construction and 15 ongoing positions once operational, injecting an estimated $6.5 million annually into the local economy. The development comes as regional … Continued
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Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) chief executive officer Steve Griffin has voiced his disgust at the industry being used as a “political football” with the weekend’s announcement that the Tasmania Government will cease funding their local industry in 2029. Newly re-elected Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced it was: “time to draw a line in the sand … Continued
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Key Facts: UNSW Redback Racing team to visit Albury & Wodonga schools with their electric race car to demystify uni life, highlight alternative entry pathways and challenge stereotypes about who can become an engineer. The outreach initiative ‘Race to Opportunity’ targets students from low socioeconomic, rural and regional communities through hands-on experiences. The program has … Continued
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Panel event to explore public and industry readiness for social media age limit Experts will address online risks and how to protect under-16s Event moderated by Professor Michael Salter, Director of Childlight East Asia and Pacific Hub Australia will soon enforce world-first legislation, establishing a minimum age to create and maintain social media accounts. … Continued
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Science Week continues in New South Wales An icy ocean expert and the navy’s weather forecaster talk climate and careers Psychedelics, flicker light therapy, hypnosis and other mind-altering tools Saving the Sydney seahorse, protecting the zebra shark and restoring Sydney’s underwater forests What happens if you find a dinosaur bone in your back yard? Step … Continued
