NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 14 September
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Failure to freeze: Low Antarctic sea ice may be ‘new abnormal’
The first evidence is emerging of a regime shift underway in the Southern Ocean where Antarctic sea ice is entering a different state of lower coverage, a new study reveals today. Lead author Dr Ariaan Purich from Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future at Monash University said the current record low sea ice in winter has alarmed the Antarctic science community and sparked a race to understand why.?
Take action to be prepared for unseasonably hot weather
Australian Red Cross is asking people to prepare for, and to take action during the warm weather forecast in the coming days. Australian Red Cross NSW State Director, Kate Miranda is calling for everyone in Australia to get prepared. “Heatwaves are extremely dangerous, and it's vital people have a plan to keep cool,” Ms Miranda said.
EPA launches the Bust the Dust Campaign
Coal mines in the Hunter region are again on notice as NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers head out to monitor air quality as part of its ongoing Bust the Dust campaign conducted over drier weather months.??
New discovery for treatment of primary liver cancer
A preclinical study led by Monash University has discovered a drug combination with the potential to treat one of the most fatal and globally widespread cancers, a type of primary liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
The role of bone protection medication in improving hip fracture outcomes
The latest Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry Report, published by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) based on data from 16,395 hip fractures from 97 hospitals across Australia and New Zealand, has revealed that workforce shortages post-COVID has continued to impact some areas of care. However, there is room for easy wins like increasing the prescription of bone protection medications such as a bisphosphonates or denosumab which safeguard against future fractures.
Rise in home break-ins spurs urgent call to upgrade home security
A worrying increase in home break-ins has crime prevention group Neighbourhood Watch Australasia sounding the alarm and calling for homeowners to be serious about improving the security standard of their homes. In response to ABS figures showing an increase of 0.3% in break-ins in the previous financial year, Neighbourhood Watch Australasia has launched the inaugural National Secure Your Home Day on September 23-24, urging Australians to take immediate action to better secure their homes.?
PWDA calls for a radical response to end segregation and discrimination
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the country’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation, is calling for urgent Government action to end the segregation of people with disability ahead of the release of the Disability Royal Commission’s final report tomorrow.
Meaningless words for Deaf Australians as AEC deems Auslan translation of The Voice is ‘not required’ and the Federal Government can’t help
Millions of Deaf and Hard of hearing Australians are being denied access to adequate information about the Voice to Parliament because the Australian Electoral Commission decided that Auslan translation videos were 'not required'. Expression Australia, the foremost service provider for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Australians took its concerns to the Australian Government yesterday but was surprised to discover that the Federal Government was unable to intervene as the AEC is responsible for the administration of federal referendums.
House Economics Committee to test ideas with the ACCC, NCC, Treasury, and the Productivity Commission
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will be rounding out its inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation with its next public hearing on 15 September 2023. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACCC ), National Competition Council (NCC ), Commonwealth Treasury and the Productivity Commission will be appearing.
Report tabled: The Department of Defence Annual Report 2021-22
The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has completed its examination on the Department of Defence Annual Report 2021–22. The examination focused on themes of Defence workforce recruiting and retention, Defence support to domestic crises, Space Command and capability and other issues as communicated to Defence.
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Prime Minister and Minister Keogh – Veteran employment success celebrated
The nation’s top veteran and partner employers, employees and entrepreneurs have been celebrated last night at the annual Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards. The annual Awards showcase the impressive talents of the Australian veteran community, as both employees and entrepreneurs, while celebrating the civilian organisations that actively employ and support veterans and their families.?
Charting a healthier future: Diabetes dialogues at Federal Parliament and in South West Sydney
The Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport is set to hold two public hearings as part of its ongoing inquiry into diabetes. These hearings will provide a platform for key stakeholders to voice their perspectives, concerns, and recommendations, shedding light on this critical health issue.
Nurses and Violence – Data, Awareness, Education and Protection Needed
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for action to address all incidences of nurses and violence – violence in the workplace, domestic violence in their own homes, caring for victims of domestic violence, and responding to child abuse and neglect.
Construction starts on HESTA and Super Housing Partnerships build-to-rent apartment project to help address Australia’s housing crisis
Funded by HESTA with specialist affordable housing fund manager Super Housing Partnerships, work has started on an innovative build-to-rent (BTR) apartment development in Melbourne’s inner west. The development launch, attended by Victorian Premier The Hon Daniel Andrews, Minister for Housing The Hon Colin Brooks , and Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp AO , is the first in a pipeline of Super Housing Partnerships build-to-rent projects aimed at increasing the supply of affordable and social housing.
Rent gaps: The key to identifying Australia’s top investment suburbs
Henderson Advocacy is pleased to announce the release of its seminal property market report, "Rent Gaps: The Key to Identifying Australia's Top Investment Suburbs." The report offers an in- depth analysis of rent price gaps in critical Australian suburbs and includes investor scores to furnish a comprehensive guide for property investors.
Monash experts: R U OK? Day
Thursday, 14 September is R U OK? Day, a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, 'are you OK?' and support those struggling with life. Monash University experts are available to discuss mental health and wellbeing issues affecting Australians.
Australia's biggest dental conference tackles latest in oral health issues affecting the world
Over 5,000 dentists from 130 countries will head to Sydney next week (24-27 September) for the largest dental event ever held in Australia. The main oral health challenges facing both Australians and people all over the world will be tackled in a packed 4-day Scientific Programme of over 220 talks featuring top Australian and international clinicians.
Dementia Action Week starts Monday 18 September ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’
Dementia Action Week 2023 is from Monday, 18 September to Sunday, 24 September, which includes World Alzheimer’s Day on Thursday, 21 September. This year’s theme is?‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’. Communities that take action to become more dementia-friendly have less fear and a greater understanding of dementia, as well as less stigma and discrimination of people living with dementia.?
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1 年Pioneering research from Monash University has witnessed a significant reduction in Antarctic sea ice cover, a sobering finding. We applaud the efforts of experts dedicated to uncovering the reasons behind this trend. This discovery reminds us to pay attention to the impact of climate change on all corners of the earth, especially the profound impact it may have on Antarctic ecosystems. Findings like this highlight the urgency of climate change, and we should take more proactive action to understand and mitigate the adverse effects of this change through more in-depth research.