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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 22/09/2025
- 07:45
Monash University gives paramedics a playful helping hand: new kits to calm kids in crisis
Children facing a trip to hospital often experience not only physical pain but also fear and distress that can complicate treatment. Recognising this, a new research-led project is trialling specially designed paediatric distraction kits for use by paramedics in Victoria. The initiative is led by Associate Professor Kathryn Eastwood ASM from Monash University and Katrina Sedgwick paramedic and manager from Ambulance Victoria. While distraction therapy is already considered the gold standard for reducing anxiety in hospital emergency departments, little work has been done to determine which strategies are safe and effective in the prehospital setting. Associate Professor Eastwood said her…
- Environment
- 22/09/2025
- 07:42
Protest at Fremantle Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report
Protest at Fremantle Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report VISUALS: 30+ protesters wearing pyjamas at Fremantle Electorate office. A blow-up mattress will be set up outside electorate offices to emphasise that the Albanese government is “asleep on climate” and “in bed with coal and gas corporations”. Who: Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and community climate groups When: 12pm Monday 22 September Where: Fremantle Electorate office, 135 High Street Mall, Fremantle The key facts: The Albanese government has delivered a weak 2035 climate target that ignores what scientists say is needed to avoid these impacts. This…
- Environment
- 22/09/2025
- 07:00
There’s a new leaf thief in town
Stills here: https://dams.wwf.org.au/resourcespace/?c=6322&k=6537548144 Video and interviews here: https://dams.wwf.org.au/resourcespace/?c=6328&k=4b8fad0f6b Move over Claude … there’s a new leaf thief in town. A youngster has been caught…
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- Building Construction, Engineering
- 22/09/2025
- 06:05
Cardboard and earth reshape sustainable construction
Key Facts: New building material made of cardboard, soil and water has about 75% lower carbon footprint than concrete whilst being reusable and recyclable.…
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- Business Company News
- 22/09/2025
- 06:01
Sphere and Esri Australia partner to automate drone-to-cloud workflows
Key Facts: Sphere and Esri Australia have entered a strategic partnership to integrate Site Scan for ArcGIS® with Sphere’s HubX and HubT systems, establishing…
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- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 22/09/2025
- 06:00
The 30-second health hack that could save your life
An estimated half a million Australians are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), which is an irregular pulse or heartbeat.1,2 Early detection is crucial for early diagnosis, accessing treatment and reducing the risk of serious AF-related complications such as stroke.3 AF is a major public health issue. In 2020-21 an estimated $1.4 billion was spent on AF, making it the second most expensive cardiovascular disease condition in Australia.1 Hearts4heart announces new director, Dr Geoff Lester - a vascular and internal medicine physician, researcher, health economist, advocate and patient - as ambassador for its 2025 Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week. Dr Lester says…
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- Environment
- 22/09/2025
- 05:41
Protest at Griffith Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report
Protest at Griffith Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report VISUALS: 30+ protesters wearing pyjamas at Griffith Electorate office. A blow-up mattress will be set up outside electorate offices to emphasise that the Albanese government is “asleep on climate” and “in bed with coal and gas corporations”. Who: Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and community climate groups When: 4pm Monday 22 September Where: Griffith Electorate Office, 76 Old Cleveland Road, Greenslopes The key facts: The Albanese government has delivered a weak 2035 climate target that ignores what scientists say is needed to avoid these impacts. This…
- Environment
- 22/09/2025
- 05:41
Protest at Leichhardt Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report
Protest at Leichhardt Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report VISUALS: 30+ protesters wearing pyjamas at Leichhardt Electorate Office. A blow-up mattress will be set up outside electorate offices to emphasise that the Albanese government is “asleep on climate” and “in bed with coal and gas corporations”. Who: Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and community climate groups When: 4pm Monday 22 September Where: Leichhardt Electorate Office, 200 Mulgrave Road, Cairns The key facts: The Albanese government has delivered a weak 2035 climate target that ignores what scientists say is needed to avoid these impacts. This is…
- Environment
- 22/09/2025
- 05:40
Protest at Office of Senator Gallagher as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report
Protest at Office of Senator Gallagher as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report VISUALS: 30+ protesters wearing pyjamas at Senator Gallagher’s Electorate Office. A blow-up mattress will be set up outside electorate offices to emphasise that the Albanese government is “asleep on climate” and “in bed with coal and gas corporations”. Who: People's Climate Assembly, Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and community climate groups When: 11am Monday 22 September Where: Senator Gallagher’s Electorate Office, 40 Corinna Street, Phillip The key facts: The Albanese government has delivered a weak 2035 climate target that ignores what scientists say is needed…
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