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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 12/03/2026
- 10:01
Monash Researchers Awarded up to $22.4 Million AUD to Develop New Medicines for Restoring Lymphatic Pumping
Monash University is partnering with the University of Missouri and the University of Pennsylvania to develop first-in-class medicines designed to reverse poor lymphatic vessel contraction and transport function, backed by an up to $22.4 million AUD Award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The researchers join ARPA-H’s GLIDE (Groundbreaking Lymphatic Interventions and Drug Exploration) program to transform how both primary lymphatic diseases and common chronic diseases are treated by developing innovative therapeutics that alleviate, repair or regenerate a dysfunctional lymphatic vascular system. Professor Arthur Christopoulos, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, said the work…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 12/03/2026
- 09:53
RACGP urges Tasmanian government to prioritise aged-care safety in budget
The Royal Australian College ofGPs (RACGP) is calling on the Tasmanian Government to put patient safety firstandredirect$5 millionfromaproposed pharmacy scope-of-practice expansion pilot into embedding pharmacists directly inside residential aged care facilities (RACFs). The initiative can be fully funded through reprioritisation, delivering better outcomes at noadditionalcost to the state budget. In its 2026–27 Pre-Budget Submission, the RACGP warns that the current retail-based pharmacy prescribing pilot model risks fragmenting care, duplicating services, and diverting scarce funding away from areas of genuine clinical need, particularly the state’s ageing population. RACGP Tasmania Chair Dr Toby Gardner said Tasmania had an opportunity to lead the…
- Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
- 12/03/2026
- 09:43
Exploring economic engagement with African nations
TheJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Tradethrough its Trade Subcommittee is continuing its public hearing program for itsinquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa. Witnesses for the Subcommittee’s public hearing will include the Australian Border Force under the Department of Home Affairs portfolio, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, an African nation Head of Mission representative, peak bodies and African community groups, and experts. Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, said ‘the Subcommittee will be hearing from witnesses with a range of insights across Australia and Africa’s trade and investment footprint.…
- Energy
- 12/03/2026
- 09:22
New reports: Australia’s fuel security exposed as public backs domestic aviation fuel industry
Media Releases: Sydney Airport & Bioenergy Australia - 12 March 2026 Two new reports released this morning highlight growing pressure for Australia to build a domestic renewable fuels industry. This comes as global fuel markets tighten and geopolitical tensions again expose Australia’s reliance on imported fuel. Australia currently holdsonly weeks of liquid fuel reserves, leaving the country highly exposed to international supply disruptions and price volatility. New research commissioned bySydney Airportfinds Australians strongly support developing a domesticSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry: Nearly 70% of Australians support SAF once they understand what it is Around60% support policies to accelerate local production…
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- Food Beverages, RetailOnline Retail
- 12/03/2026
- 09:20
COLES LAUNCHES APPEAL TO HELP SICK KIDS WITH MORE WAYS TO GIVE
Thursday, 12 March 2026 COLES LAUNCHES APPEAL TO HELP SICK KIDS WITH MORE WAYS TO GIVE Download images here Coles has launched its annual…
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- General News
- 12/03/2026
- 09:15
Manosphere to man: how talking helps boys resist bad influencers
Regular, real-world conversations with boys and young men are key to helping them handle extreme, potentially harmful messages they may be encountering online from a network of popular spaces and personalities known as the ‘manosphere’. To help parents and carers understand the appeal and impact of themanosphere, eSafety has published an Online Safety Advisory explaining what it is and what families need to know. A new Louis Theroux Netflix documentary, ‘Inside the Manosphere’, is generating renewed focus on harmful stereotypes promoted in some online forums, including rigid stereotypes about what it is to be a ‘real man’. “What makes the…
- RetailOnline Retail
- 12/03/2026
- 09:10
Levoit Reveals Why Cleaner Indoor Air Can’t Wait Until Allergy Season
SYDNEY, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help address the growing impact of allergies and asthma, Levoit is introducing its range of air purifiers designed to improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to common household allergens. The issue is increasingly urgent in Australia, where One in three people lives with allergic diseases and asthma affects around 10.8% of the population.Pollen, dust mites, mould spores, and pet dander can trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and breathing difficulties — and because many of these irritants linger indoors, every home can become a constant source of exposure.For millions, indoor allergens disrupt…
- Telecommunication
- 12/03/2026
- 09:06
Media Release – Triple Zero failures affect one in ten – system reform is now urgent
Almost half of Australians are concerned that they won’t be able to reach Triple Zero when they need it most, and one in ten…
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- Defence, General News
- 12/03/2026
- 09:00
DFAT to give evidence at public hearing for conflict prevention inquiry
On Thursday 12 March 2026, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of theJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Tradewill hear from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for itsinquiry intothe role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict. The Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee, theHon Tim Watts MP, explained, ‘Australia’s international development program provides vital assistance to help build a peaceful and stable future for the Indo-Pacific region.’ ‘The Subcommittee looks forward to hearing from representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to their role as the primary…
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