A recent report has highlighted a critical gap in water safety knowledge among Japanese students, revealing that three in five young people lack understanding of essential beach safety flags. (more…)
Celebrating Melbourne’s Finest: 2024 Melbourne Awards
The 2024 Melburnian of the Year has been awarded to Rebecca Scott OAM, co-founder of the social enterprise STREAT. Known for her inspiring leadership, Rebecca has dedicated her work to helping young Melburnians find employment and secure housing while tackling climate-related issues. (more…)
October Boost in Household Spending Driven by Entertainment and Online Shopping
The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose by 0.8% to 152.5 in October, with spending on Household Goods and Recreation leading the growth. (more…)
Australian Space Mission Explores Gravity’s Impact on Health
La Trobe University, in collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre and Melbourne's Enable Aerospace, recently launched the MAPHEUS-15 research rocket to explore the role of gravity on health and disease. (more…)
Investing in the Future of Victoria’s Young Farming Leaders
Victoria’s most promising young farming talents are receiving support to advance their skills and strengthen the future of agriculture in the state. (more…)
Anti-fatberg invention could help unclog city sewers
Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers. (more…)
New construction fund provides hope but can’t afford the same mistakes
The federal government has announced up to $900 million to boost economic competition and productivity, including cutting red tape in the construction industry to meet housing demands. (more…)
Australians and New Zealanders lead globe in domestic business travel
Australians and New Zealanders are setting a global benchmark in domestic business travel, with recent data from the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) showing that more than a third of ANZ businesses now send employees on at least one work trip each week. (more…)
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Welcomes $400 Million Commitment to National Right to Repair
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is thrilled with Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' recent announcement of a $400 million annual investment aimed at advancing the Right to Repair (R2R) across multiple industries. (more…)