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- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Environment
- 08/01/2026
- 11:26
Queensland Government greenlights cruelty in decision to reverse flying fox shooting phase-out
SYDNEY (January 8, 2026) Humane World for Animals Australia (formerly called Humane Society International) has criticised the CrisafulliGovernment’s decisionto reverse the former government’s phase-out…
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- Science
- 08/01/2026
- 11:11
Novotech Appoints Anand Tharmaratnam as New CEO
SINGAPORE–BUSINESS WIRE– Novotech, a globally recognized full-service biotech clinical research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anand Tharmaratnam as its…
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- Environment, Oil Mining Resources
- 08/01/2026
- 10:11
CHINESE TAKEOVER OF SOLGOLD WON’T ERASE PROBLEMS
CHINESE TAKEOVER OF SOLGOLD WON’T ERASE PROBLEMS MEDIA RELEASE 8 January 2026 Please attribute all quotes below to Liz Downes, member of Rainforest Action Group, Director of Rainforest Information Centre. Chinese mining giant Jiangxi Copper has been given the go-ahead to take over SolGold in a US $1.2 billion (AU$1.69 billion) deal. The aggressive bid has Jiangxi Copper paying a 43% premium over November 2024 trading prices. The move strengthens Chinese mining positions in Ecuador, with the only other currently operational copper mine in the country – Mirador – also a Chinese asset. LargeSolGold shareholders BHP and Newmont previously expressed…
- Biotechnology, Finance Investment
- 08/01/2026
- 09:36
BlinkLab Receives $822,205 R&D Tax Incentive Refund Relating to Autism Diagnostic Tool Pilot Study and Clinical Research Initiatives
8 January 2026 -- Perth, Australia | BlinkLab Limited (ASX:BB1) (“BlinkLab” or the “Company”) has announced that it has received $822,205 under the Australian Government’s Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive program. The refund relates to eligible R&D expenditure incurred in connection withBlinkLab’s U.S. pilot study and its clinical research initiatives conducted in Australia, including collaborative research undertaken with the MAGNET study at Monash University. These Australian and overseas activities support the development, validation and clinical investigation of the Company’s smartphone-basedneurobehavioural assessment technology in autism. Funds received from the R&D Tax Incentive will be applied to support BlinkLab’s ongoing research…
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- Entertainment, Music
- 08/01/2026
- 09:31
**PACKED OPENING NIGHT FOR YUNGBLUD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY TOM PALLANT
Key Facts: Exhibition Details Title: YUNGBLUD IDOLS: A Exhibition by TomPallant Location: Behind The Gallery, 551 King Street, Newtown What’s On: Thursday 8th January,…
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- Community
- 08/01/2026
- 09:25
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac supports Our Village to help vulnerable Geelong mums and bubs through Your Community, Your Choice grant initiative
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has awarded Geelong-based charity Our Village (formerly Geelong Mums) a $4,000 grant as part of its Your Community, Your Choice program,…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/01/2026
- 09:00
Maternity Consumer Network Hosts Australia’s Inaugural Respectful Maternity Care Conference Amid Ongoing Failures in Addressing Birth Trauma
In a bold response to the systemic shortcomings exposed by the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, the Maternity Consumer Network (MCN) is proud to announce…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 08/01/2026
- 07:18
1 in 15 ACT Emergency Department visits linked to extreme weather
8 January 2026 A new study published today shows extreme hot and cold temperatures are sending thousands of Canberrans to emergency departments each year, and experts warn climate change will only make things worse in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The research, led by the Australian National University (ANU) and published in theAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, is the first to examine how extreme temperatures affect emergency department (ED) presentations in the territory, a region known for its cold winters and hot summers. Researchers analysed historical weather and hospital emergency department data to determine how temperature has…
- Biotechnology, Science
- 08/01/2026
- 06:00
Portable biosensor may enable on-site PFAS detection
Aportablebiosensor developed at La Trobe Universitymayallow rapid, on-site detection of toxic “forever chemicals” in water, removing the need for samples to be sent to specialist laboratories. The device is designed to detect per- andpolyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, foodpackagingand stain-resistant fabrics. PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and have been linked to serious health risks, including cancer.Specifically, the sensing device detects PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), which is among the most regulated PFAS. Led by PhD student Henry Bellette and Dr Saimon Moraes Silva, Director of La Trobe’s…
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