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  • Business Company News, Employment Relations
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:50
National Courses

Back to work, is your business compliant?

Key Facts: January is a peak period for compliance training in Australia as businesses reset workforce plans and deal with expired certifications Mandatory qualifications…

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  • Environment, Science
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:30
Monash University

Doldrum days: New study reveals calm seas are a driver of coral bleaching

Becalmed in the doldrums. Have you ever heard that old nautical expression? It’s a throwback to the times of Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe. Hundreds of years ago, the prolonged absence of wind in the tropical ocean could spell disaster for sailing ships and their crews, who rapidly ran out of drinking water as they prayed for a life-saving change in the weather. Now, it is our iconic Great Barrier Reef that is suffering in the doldrums. New research byMonash University and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century analysed close to three decades of…

  • General News, Medical Health Aged Care
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:15
January 19, 2026

Concerning myopia rates amongst “indoor generation”

As we approach the 2026 school year, optometrists are encouraging parents to make outdoor play a priority for their children this school year with new data from Bupa Optical revealing that 27 per cent of Australian children who underwent an eye test last year were diagnosed with myopia. Spending time outdoorshas been proven to be beneficial for reducing myopia risk amongst children however outdoor play is on the decline with separate research noting that 50 per cent of kids reported not being allowed to play outside alone or with friends at various times. Additionally, a quarter of Aussie kids say…

  • Agriculture Farming Rural
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:12
Assurant, Inc.

Assurant Accelerates APAC Growth with Acquisition of RL Circular Operations

Formerly TIC Reverse Logistics, this strategic move strengthens Assurant’s post-purchase capabilities and advances circular economy solutions across Asia-Pacific markets MELBOURNE, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Assurant, Inc.…

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  • Engineering, Science
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:07
UNSW Sydney

Liquid metal powers a whole new kind of motor

Key Facts: Liquid metal paddle motor demonstration: https://youtu.be/KfX9ABh4dH4 UNSW researchers create the world’s first motor that spins using a droplet of liquid metal, opening…

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  • Childcare, Education Training
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:00
Monash University

Monash experts: Preparing teachers, parents and students for back-to-school

Monash University experts are available to provide commentary and advice to teachers, students and parents on preparing for the new school year and the potential challenges that may await them. Professor Michael Phillips, School of Curriculum Teaching and Inclusive Education, Monash EducationContact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected] more from Professor Phillips on Monash Lens Free virtual VCE support helping regional and disadvantaged students start the school year strong The following can be attributed to Professor Phillips: “For young people in regional and rural Victoria and those facing financial disadvantage, virtual schooling can be the difference between limited options…

  • Books Literature, Education Training
  • 19/01/2026
  • 09:00
FEM A dynamic company, providing stories through both new and traditional platforms.

Is Every Child a Miracle?

Key Facts: Inclusion Equality Inclusion -all families are ours. ‘Every child is a miracle in Susanne Gervay’s truly glorious Guess How I Was Born,…

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  • Medical Health Aged Care
  • 19/01/2026
  • 08:30
Lanham Media on behalf of Heart Research Australia

Why Stress Is Quietly Breaking Our Hearts – and How to Reset This REDFEB

Media release Why Stress Is Quietly Breaking Our Hearts - and How to Reset ThisREDFEB With cost-of-living pressure rising in recent years, stress has become the silent epidemic of modern life - and it’s quietly breaking our hearts. Health experts warn that chronic stress is compromising how our hearts function, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even sudden cardiac events. Recent national data shows[i] that nearly half of Australians say financial worries are the biggest factor affecting their wellbeing, while more than a third of workers report feeling burnt out every week. “Most people think of stress…

  • Travel Tourism
  • 19/01/2026
  • 08:00
Soda Communications

Crusader Caravans helps Aussies cruise with confidence with Buyer’s Guide and Checklist

With the surge in domestic travel, caravanning has become an increasingly popular holiday choice for Australians, with local caravan manufacturers reporting a spike in…

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