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- Engineering, Science
- 26/07/2024
- 10:26
Fresh light on the path to net zero
UNSW researchers are the first in the world to use magnetic fields to reveal the mystery of how light particles split – which could…
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- Environment
- 26/07/2024
- 10:20
NSW EPA Investigating Allegations of Falsified Sample Results
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating environmental consultant Noel Child of N G Child & Associates, in relation to allegations of falsified sampling results in a number of environmental reports across NSW. The EPA understands that part of Mr Child’s role was to test potential development sites and then make environmental assessments for clients as part of development applications to local councils. We seized more than 10,000 pieces of data and have finished reviewing 2,460 files and are investigating alleged falsified samples. Following a review of all available data, the EPA confirms that there are no immediate risks…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 26/07/2024
- 10:16
Oxfam reaction to the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation: “this is serious global progress”
Responding to the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation published today, Oxfam International’s Tax Policy Lead Susana Ruiz, said: "This is serious global progress —for the first time in history, the world’s largest economies have agreed to cooperate to tax the ultra-rich. Finally, the richest people are being told they can't game the tax system or avoid paying their fair share. "Governments have for too long been complicit in helping the ultra-rich pay little or zero tax. Massive fortunes afford the world’s ultra-rich outsized influence and power, which they wield to shield, stash and supersize their wealth,…
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- Technology Innovation
- 26/07/2024
- 10:11
Australia Builds AI Defenses Against Rising Security Threats
Breaches of critical infrastructure trigger increasing regulation, investments in advanced, flexible systems and services, ISG Provider Lens™ report says SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Australian enterprises and…
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- Education Training, General News
- 26/07/2024
- 10:00
Australian National Maritime Museum brings the wonder of Book Week into the classroom
To celebrate Book Week (17-23 August), the Australian National Maritime Museum will be hosting a series of free online workshops designed to inspire and ignite the creativity of primary school students across Australia. This series of 5 engaging workshops include 3 sessions with some of Australia’s favourite children’s authors, Dr VanessaPirotta, Jackie French, and Jess McGeachin, and 2 sessions with the Museum’s Digital Education Project Officer leading creative writing workshops to spark the imagination and passion of young writers. Conducted via Zoom so that students across Australia can be involved, these live workshops are interactive, and students are encouraged to…
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- Energy, Union
- 26/07/2024
- 09:52
Ausgrid workers’ industrial action set to impact Sydney and regional NSW
Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Ausgrid members across Sydney and parts of regional NSW will take strike action, outraged by the company’s refusal to offer a wage rise that recognises the rise in the cost of living. Up to two million Ausgrid customers could face inconveniences as part of the industrial action, which could kick off as soon as this week. Around 1600 ETU members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a range of actions including work stoppages, overtime bans, switching bans and locking bans. Households and businesses could experience maintenance delays and other inconveniences unless Ausgrid offers workers a serious…
- Business Company News, Fashion
- 26/07/2024
- 09:34
FASHION HEAVY WEIGHTS COME TOGETHER TO SAVE ICONIC AUSTRALIAN-OWNED KNITTING MILL
Friday, 26 July 2024:Sunset Loverand theAustralian Fashion Councilare just some of the fashion brands that have come together to save iconic Australian-owned mill,Silver Fleeceto…
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- Oil Mining Resources
- 26/07/2024
- 09:25
Burgundy Diamond Mines reports second quarter 2024 results
CALGARY, Alberta, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burgundy Diamond Mines (ASX:BDM) (Burgundy or the company) provided its financial and operating results for the second quarter (Q2-2024) ended June 30, 2024, to the Australian Stock Exchange on July 26, 2024.Burgundy Diamond Mines achieved significant progress in several key areas this quarter. The company's dedication to potential mine life extensions is demonstrated by active drilling programs at the Sable and Misery mines, as well as advancing the Sable and Fox underground updated prefeasibility studies. Additionally, the company increased ore mined for the quarter compared to Q2-2023 and maintained competitive sale prices…
- Mental Health, Music
- 26/07/2024
- 09:00
Alison Newman to Release ‘Free Me’ from EP ‘Wolf’: A Powerful Anthem on Overcoming Postnatal Depression
Limestone Coast, SA – Singer and songwriter Alison Newman is set to release ‘Free Me’ on Friday, 26 July. This is the second track…
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