NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 1 March 2024
Medianet - Media Intelligence Made Smarter
Medianet | Australia’s fully integrated media intelligence solution for PR and Communications professionals.
Welcome to Medianet’s daily media alert featuring a curated list of today's most newsworthy press releases handpicked by our editorial team.
Today's highlights
New insights into Australia’s productivity problem
A new report from the Productivity Commission shows that labour productivity fell sharply in 2022-23, as a record-breaking increase in hours worked failed to generate a similar increase in economic output.?The?Annual productivity bulletin 2024?provides the most complete picture to-date of the drivers of Australia’s productivity decline over 2022-23.
One in eight people living with obesity globally
Health and Wellbeing Queensland says urgent changes are needed to prevent, manage and treat obesity with a major global study showing more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide. The study, which was published today in The Lancet, found that since 1990 obesity among adults had more than doubled, while obesity among children and adolescents had quadrupled.?
Pandemic super withdrawals could cost taxpayers $85 billion
New analysis shows the COVID-era Early Release of Super Scheme could hit Australian taxpayers with an up to $85 billion bill (in today’s dollars) - mostly due to the higher pension costs of those who withdrew their savings needing to rely more heavily on government support in retirement.?All of today’s 20-year-olds are projected to pay about $3,000 more tax to cover the higher pension bill caused by the scheme, which saw 3 million Australians withdraw $38 billion from super before retirement.
Essential services upgrades for the Mu?itjulu community and new Commonwealth Parliament Offices in Western Australia
Under the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will consider two new proposed works:
Agreement paves way for enhanced engineering mobility and collaboration between Australia and Spain
Engineers from Australia and Spain will enjoy streamlined access to working in either country, thanks to a new Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between Engineers Australia and the General Council of Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers (CGCOII),?Spain’s governing body for the industrial engineering profession.
$3 million in Funding to Support Early-Stage Biomedtech Projects Focused on Minimising Antimicrobial Resistance Thanks to the CSIRO
Australia's leading national biotech incubator, CUREator by Brandon BioCatalyst, today announced the allocation of $3 million to propel five promising Life Sciences projects in its third round. These projects are part of the Minimising Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) stream and target the growing threat of AMR. AMR occurs when disease-causing microbes can resist the effects of medicines, such as antibiotics, designed to kill them.
Research shows reasons for mothers’ reduced supply of breast milk
A new international study led by La Trobe University researchers, and published in Plos One today, has revealed the reasons why some new mothers produce less breast milk than others.?The survey?of almost 500 women in Australia, the US, and the UK, found that women with low milk supply often did not notice an increase in breast size during pregnancy; could have breast hypoplasia; or may have been overweight as a teenager.
领英推荐
Top roadside assistance callouts and the vehicle models needing help
Flat car batteries are the biggest cause of broken-down cars nationally with new data also revealing the most common vehicles needing to be rescued from the side of the road.?Bupa Car Insurance data shows the top three road assistance callouts related to dead batteries, flat tyres, and engine failure. Running out of petrol is also a common callout.
WHISE welcomes release of pay gap data, launches resource on how to close gap on International Women’s Day
Women's Health in the South East (WHISE)
The recent release of gender pay gap data from 5,000 private sector employers by the national Women's Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has sparked heightened interest, with its unveiling marking a substantial advancement in our collective efforts to promote gender equality. “More than just the release of the data is the discussion and debate that surrounds its release. Through the media and through the commentary, you are seeing examples of both understanding and support, and organisational resistance,” said Kit McMahon, CEO of WHISE.
Leukaemia Foundation calls for greater awareness of myeloma as incidence rates set to more than double by 2035?
With myeloma incidence rates set to more than double by 2035, the Leukaemia Foundation is urgently calling for greater awareness and equitable access to treatment across the country, so myeloma patients have the best chance of survival, no matter where they live.?As Myeloma Awareness Month launches today, Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said while survival rates for some blood cancers are improving, those diagnosed with myeloma still face a 50/50 chance of survival.
LGBTQIA+ SEA: Collecting Australian Queer Water Stories
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is widely celebrated every year. This year the Australian National Maritime Museum is launching a research program to highlight queer maritime histories.?This program will explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people living and working on our seas, rivers, lakes, and waters.
Olympic hero Thorpey calls on everyone from legends to novices to jump into the water this March in support of youth mental health
Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe AM is encouraging everyone across Australia to jump into the pool or ocean this March to take part in Laps for Life - an annual swimming fundraiser held in support of youth mental health and suicide prevention.?Laps for Life participants set their own swimming and fundraising challenges, which they complete at their own pace and preferred locations throughout March. Funds raised are in support of youth mental health service ReachOut - a safe, online place for young people to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better. ?
How can my press release be featured in Medianet's NewsMatch Alert?
All releases distributed through Medianet are eligible to be featured in our NewsMatch Alert, based on their editorial merit. NewsMatch is distributed to journalists daily via email and our new LinkedIn newsletter.
I'm a journalist, how do I subscribe to NewsMatch?
This newsletter is sent daily to email subscribers. To subscribe, sign up to our NewsMatch email alert.
Where can I see all press releases?
To read all press releases, visit our NewsHub. Journalists also have access to embargoed press releases and the ability to setup personalised alerts by signing up to Medianet for Journalists (free).
?? Embracing change in the fight against the global obesity crisis requires courage and collective effort. As Aristotle once said - We are what we repeatedly do, excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Let's make health and wellbeing our habit ?? #CRO #Healthcare #GlobalChange ???