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La Trobe University and UNSW Sydney researchers have uncovered new understandings of fundamental differences in biological processes between males and females—by interrogating the unique and diverse sex chromosome systems of the platypus and the chicken. The findings, published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), are a surprise in the field of … Continued
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A critical platform technology to synthesise drug compounds at scale – and onshore production in Australia – has been successfully demonstrated in a collaboration between Melbourne company Boron Molecular, and innovation and technology development specialists, DMTC Limited, with support from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The science behind the story is captured in a new video … Continued
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The removal of the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme’s four-night rule by the Queensland government is applauded by the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance). Rural Queenslanders will no longer need to cover the first four nights of accommodation out of pocket from 1 August. This initiative will save Queenslanders who need to travel to access … Continued
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Under embargo: 22 July 2022 For decades, researchers and the community alike have awaited a ‘silver-bullet’ style drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the major cause of dementia which accounts for over 50% of cases. Available medicines reduce symptom progression but do not alter progression of the disease. What the results of multiple trials and … Continued
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Avocado experts will be coming to Childers to present the Central Queensland Avocado Regional Forum on Thursday 18 July at the Isis Club. A range of avocado experts will be speaking on the day and the technical theme for the forum is “Pest and disease”. All avocado industry members interested in avocado production are … Continued
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New research from the Productivity Commission shows Australia performs well on income mobility. ‘For most Australians, the amount your parents earned when you were young is not a life sentence,’ said Chair Danielle Wood. The report, Fairly equal? Economic mobility in Australia, finds that 67% of the so-called ‘Xennial’ generation – those born in 1976–1982, … Continued
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The largest rural health event in Australia, the 17th National Rural Health Conference, will be held 16-18 September 2024 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hosted by the National Rural Health Alliance and themed ‘Inspire, Imagine and Innovate,’ this event will bring together people from across the country and across all rural health disciplines … Continued
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THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2024: As Australia marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this June, the HCF Research Foundation proudly highlights its support of a pivotal research project aimed at improving surveillance colonoscopy, a key tool in diagnosing and preventing bowel cancer. Led by Monash University Professor (Research) Denise O’Connor, the “Value in Care – Optimising Surveillance … Continued
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Sydney, June 13, 2024 – HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today unveiled a new study with Oxford Economics revealing enthusiasm among global leaders to use technology including AI to advance key impact goals. The study of business executives and government officials in 10 countries found 3 out of 4 leaders believe technology is key to expanding … Continued
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Sydney, 12 June 2024] – As tax time approaches, new research commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks reveals many Aussie SMBs are feeling underprepared and experiencing ‘Receipt Regret’. In fact, lost and damaged receipts are expected to cost Aussie SMBs a potential $948 million in unclaimed expenses this financial year. Receipt regret is a common theme for … Continued
