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NASA calling: New funding to fuel next Indigenous STEM stars

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A substantial funding boost from the Australian Government has renewed the Monash University National Indigenous Space Academy’s call for stellar Indigenous STEM students to apply for an internship with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL).    Now in its fourth year, the National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) – led by Monash’s Faculty of Information Technology (IT) … Continued

Walkley win for CDU student-lecturer team

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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) journalism student and her lecturer have been named co-recipients of a prestigious Walkley Award following their months-long investigation into the NT’s school system. Student Tilda Colling, lecturer and freelance journalist Kylie Stevenson, and University of Queensland digital journalism lecturer Caroline Graham won the All Media: Coverage of Indigenous Affairs category … Continued

Five inspiring Australians recognised for their advocacy, support and care for people living with HIV

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Melbourne, Australia, 23 November 2025: The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) and Gilead Sciences Australia are proud to announce the 2024 Community Champions – five inspiring Australians who have been recognised for their advocacy, support and care for people living with HIV. Now in its fourth year, the Community Champions program was … Continued

Education union supports move to continue Queensland Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry

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The union representing teachers and support staff in Queensland and Northern Territory non-government schools commended today’s (22 November 2024) decision by Queensland’s Indigenous Truth-Telling and Healing Commission to reverse its decision to pause the inquiry. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the decision by Commission Chair Joshua … Continued

data.org Launches Asia Pacific Data Capacity Accelerator

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Fifth Hub Builds on Global Effort to Train One Million Purpose-Driven Data Practitioners SINGAPORE–BUSINESS WIRE– Today, with the generous support of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, data.org launched the Asia Pacific (APAC) Data Capacity Accelerator, the fifth in a growing network of global partners that are building a workforce of purpose-driven data practitioners. The … Continued

CDU PhD student receives Google’s backing to help Close the Gap

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Australian research aimed at closing the gap in First Nations health outcomes through new and emerging technologies like AI has received the backing of Google. One of only six recipients of the 2024 Google PhD Fellowship in Australia, Charles Darwin University PhD student and Bundjalang man Luke Hamlin will receive $15,000 and professional mentorship from … Continued

Older Australians and carers call for Government-backed smart tech to support ageing at home

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MEDIA RELEASE An Australian-first survey of older Australians, their families and carers’ attitudes has found older Australians are happy to accept government-funded technology in their home if it means they can continue to age at home. While most participants think smart-sensor technologies should be funded via home care packages or other types of government assistance, … Continued

Older Australians and carers call for Government-backed smart tech to support ageing at home

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An Australian-first survey of older Australians, their families and carers’ attitudes has found older Australians are happy to accept government-funded technology in their home if it means they can continue to age at home.   While most participants think smart-sensor technologies should be funded via home care packages or other types of government assistance, just … Continued