NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 18 June 2024
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EMBARGOED until 20 June 2024, 12:01AM AEST: Emergency Leaders for Climate Action releases a new report on climate displacement.
EMBARGOED until 20 June 2024, 9:00AM AEST: SSI will release new research on migrant workers and Australia's skill shortages.
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Securing women’s lives: new report examines intervention points and perpetrator risk in intimate femicide cases in Australia
In Australia, at least one woman a week is murdered by their current or former partner. In the first five months of 2024 alone, an unusually high number of killings allegedly by men’s violence in Australia has reignited national attention over the need to better address women’s risk of fatal violence.?A new report from Monash University examines judicial sentencing remarks from 235 cases of men who have been convicted in Australia for killing their current or former female intimate partners over a decade.?
How major sporting events raise awareness of violence against women
La Trobe University researchers have discovered that a campaign at a major sporting event about violence against women was an important community initiative, but did not raise public awareness of the issue and skirted around the tough discussions. Lead researcher La Trobe?Senior Lecturer in Sports Management Dr Alana Thomson said the connection between sport events and violence against women was an emerging area of research which aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal number five, gender equality.
QLD Anti-Discrimination Act changes deeply disappointing for teachers and staff in faith-based schools
The union representing over 17,000 teachers and staff in Queensland's non-government sector has expressed deep disappointment over the failure to remove religious discrimination exemptions for faith-based schools in the revised?Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act. Independent Education Union—Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said, “It is outrageous to have women undergoing IVF treatment sacked from a non-government school because they want to have a child."
WEHI spinout company set to revolutionise homegrown cancer treatments
Australia has cemented its role in becoming a major player in the next-generation of medicines with the launch of Ternarx – a globally competitive biotechnology company dedicated to finding new treatments for hard to treat cancers. The WEHI spinout is the first of its kind in Australia dedicated to developing targeted protein degrader medicines and technology, a powerful new tool for destroying disease-causing proteins that cannot be targeted by conventional drugs.
AFL charity partnership lands a first by putting names behind the game
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BNCA) and Melbourne Football Club (MFC) mark their 20th year of partnering at this year’s annual Pink Lady Match. It returns to the MCG Saturday night, June 22, at the Melbourne vs North Melbourne game. This year’s theme for the night game is a play on “More than a Game,” to amplify the work that is done by BCNA to support, connect and be a voice for all Australians impacted by breast cancer.
New AI tool for rapid and cost-effective drug discovery
Australian researchers, led by Monash University, have invented a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool which is poised to reshape virtual screening in early stage drug discovery and enhance scientists’ ability to identify potential new medicines.
Treaties Committee to examine UK accession to CPTPP, and the listing of new endangered species
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing for its inquiry into the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and associated side-letters, and the inquiry into Amendments to Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Two-in-five Australians set to shop the End of Financial Year sales, but not the way you’d expect
New research from PayPal shows that two-in-five (38%) Australians are planning to shop the End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales, but not for the traditional tax-deductible work expenses. EOFY sales are viewed by many as an opportunity to stock up on discounted work-related items and maximise tax deductions. However, of those planning to seek out EOFY savings this year, most (51%) will be shopping for clothing or fashion, followed by electronics (31%), homewares and garden items (26%), and health and beauty products. Only one-in-ten (12%), will shop for tax deductibles.
CIMIC’s Pacific Partnerships to develop one of Australia’s largest solar farms
CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships has acquired the development rights for the 700MWac Cobbora Solar Farm and co-located large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in New South Wales which, when developed, will be one of the largest solar farms in Australia.
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Businesses are boosting AI investment and embracing new IT architecture research reveals
Companies are significantly boosting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), identifying it as a key driver of growth and innovation, according to a new survey of 500 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia and New Zealand commissioned by Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
Senate Inquiry urged to stop health impacts of gas at Middle Arm Industrial Precinct
Health evidence has spearheaded concerns about the Middle Arm Industrial Precinct Senate Inquiry in Canberra today as health experts urge the Federal Government and the Northern Territory Government to regulate health impact.?
Vic Clubs give 77% of ‘community’ grants to themselves – Rorting of loophole makes mockery of benefits scheme
New analysis released by the Alliance for Gambling Reform shows that of all the grants provided by Victorian clubs with poker machines last financial year more than 77% (or $241.7m out of $311.6m) were spent on funding their own operations including staff wages, staff meals, beer gas, venue decorations, security, pay TV subscriptions, accounting, legal fees, council rates, pest control, trophies and prizes for members.
Minns Government’s record social housing surge bends NSW’s catastrophic trajectory
The McKell Institute says the social housing surge, announced today by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey in the New South Wales budget, represents a dramatic pivot from the state’s alarming slide over the past decade.?Mr Mookhey today announced the government would invest $5.1 billion into social housing, the biggest investment into public and community housing in the state’s history.?
Victoria’s housing crisis: Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2024 calls for #TimeForChange
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (SVDPV), affectionately known as Vinnies, is bringing together leaders from across Victoria for its annual flagship fundraising event – the 2024 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, focused on raising awareness and funds to combat homelessness and poverty. Taking place on Thursday 20 June 2024, at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, this year's event aims to raise $1.5 million to support Victorians in need.
Thrive Refugee Enterprise releases latest economic findings on its refugee clients contributing over $60Million to the Australian economy
Thrive Refugee Enterprise (Thrive), the Australian NGO enabling refugees with finance and planning support to?start their own business, today released its latest client economic findings that adds more than 750 small businesses to the Australian economy, contributing over $60Million per annum.
Australia for UNHCR launches refugee cookbook
Australia for UNHCR has launched a new online cookbook showcasing treasured recipes by current and former refugees to raise money for the UN Refugee Agency, ahead of World Refugee Day (Thursday 20 June 2024).??
Australia should be inspired by the 1988 Olympic women's hockey team
LADIES FIRST BY Ashley Morrison
Ladies First—The Story of Australia's First Olympic Hockey Gold Medal?by author, filmmaker, and commentator Ashley Morrison is an inspiring account of a historic Australian achievement at the Olympic Games.?Ladies First?delves into the captivating story of how Australia clinched its first Olympic hockey and team gold medal, with first-hand accounts from many of the women.?
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