NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 23 September 2024
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Aussies on lowest incomes priced out of rentals
Everybody's Home
A new Everybody’s Home report reveals that Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of renting in virtually every corner of the country, despite a rise in Centrelink payments and rent assistance.?The ‘Priced Out’ 2024 report shows people who primarily rely on Centrelink payments and the full-time minimum wage would be in severe rental stress across all capital cities and most regional areas.?
Housing disaster will extend for years if population growth ignored
Without a mature discussion on population growth, the housing crisis will extend for years to come, according to Sustainable Population Australia (SPA). SPA National president Peter Strachan says there is deep denial within the government that population is the main factor driving housing demand. “The government’s focus is on supply while the demand side is ignored,” says Mr Strachan. “The result is a diabolical housing crisis causing misery for renters and home buyers alike.
Builders pave the way for solving workforce shortages
Releasing its Future of the Workforce report, Master Builders Australia forecasts the building and construction industry needs 130,000 additional workers this year to overcome workforce shortages. “While it is a significant number, this presents an opportunity for growth in an industry that is pivotal to the nation’s economic success,” Master Builders CEO Denita Wawn said.
$140 per person – new study analyses Government prevention spending
Public Health Association of Australia / Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
A new study shows that less than 2% of total Government health spending in Australia goes towards public health efforts like infectious and chronic disease protection, prevention and health promotion. ?The research also uncovered a lack of transparency in exactly how much and where public health money is spent.?
Parents urged to enrol kids in swim lessons early amid concerning rates of infant drownings
With the alarming statistic that 1-year-olds accounted for the highest number (40%) ?of drowning deaths among children aged 0-4 last year, water safety experts Kids Alive – Do the Five are calling on families to start swim lessons as early as possible.
Paternal gut health may affect the physical and mental health of offspring
Florey researchers have shown, for the first time, that a father’s gut health plays a role in offspring physiology and behaviour. Co-lead author and Research Lead of The Florey’s Mental Health Mission, Professor Anthony Hannan, said the findings in mice, as well as his lab’s previous work, have potential implications for men planning families, suggesting that their nutrition and health could affect their future children.?
Researchers ‘turbocharge’ vaccine delivery by jolting ‘bystander’ immune cells into action in animal models
Monash University researchers have developed a new technique to boost the effectiveness of both traditional and mRNA-based vaccines in animal models. The study found that adding low doses of vaccine-specific antibody to a COVID-19 vaccine stimulated the immune system’s B cells, which are responsible for generating antibodies, to fight viral infections.
More Australians to have access to funded shingles vaccine
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From 1 September 2024, the Government has expanded access to GSK’s shingles vaccine, Shingrix, to cover individuals aged 18 to 64 years who are at a moderate to high risk of herpes zoster as advised by the ATAGI.
PSS Distributors and Vacc-Safe unveil industry-first vaccine refrigerator with built-in battery backup for uninterrupted cold-chain compliance even in power outages
PSS Distributors, a leading innovator in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) technology, has collaborated with medical cold-storage manufacturer Vacc-Safe to launch Vacc-Safe PowerGuard – Australia's first vaccine refrigerator with a built-in UPS battery backup.?
Keeping a pulse on prevention – how wearable devices can help address one of Australia’s biggest public health concerns
Sydney is set to become the epicenter of cardiovascular innovation, as leading cardiologists from across the globe gather from September 26 to 29 for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) conference. Coinciding with Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week, a Hearts4heart initiative, this prestigious event is being held in Australia for the first time in nearly 10 years.
Are we ready for Dr ChatGPT?
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A new UK study suggests 20 per cent of general practitioners use artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment in addition to administrative tasks. RMIT experts comment on whether AI technology is ready for healthcare settings, and whether the sector is ready for it.
Municipal and industrial effluent must be fine screened first to gain major MBR benefits for wastewater, process water, and recycling
Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) are increasingly being used for water, wastewater treatment, and recycling throughout Australia and New Zealand, responding to climate change, shortages of land, operational cost-effectiveness, and technology advances for water recycling. “Water scarcity is increasingly a key factor in municipal and industrial applications in Australia, under the impact of extraordinary population growth from 19 million at the start of the century to 27 million now,” says water, wastewater, and recycling authority Michael Bambridge .
Transforming a waste resource into sustainable materials – Latrobe Magnesium’s plant paves the way to a cleaner, high value future
ASX listed company, Latrobe Magnesium (LMG), has produced the first batch of magnesium oxide at its demonstration plant in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, marking a significant step towards the scaling up of its operations.
Sphere Drones wins tender for NSW Natural Hazards Technology Program
Sphere Drones has been awarded a major tender with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to supply its HubX drone-in-a-box systems under the NSW Government’s $1.89 million Natural Hazards Technology Program. This comes shortly after Sphere Drones’ recent success with the Western Australian Police Force’s (WAPOL) Drones as First Responder (DFR) program.
ARA hosts 160-strong rail delegation at InnoTrans in Berlin
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is leading a trade delegation of more than 160 representatives to the world’s largest rail industry trade show, InnoTrans, which opens in Berlin tomorrow.?ARA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said the Australian rail industry is experiencing a once-in-a-generation investment pipeline of $155 billion to 2037 as new projects are delivered to support future transport needs.
Rare 1970s iconic Italian motorcycle sets new Australian auction record
Late yesterday afternoon, auction records were smashed at the Donington Auctions ‘Collector Motorcycle Auction’, which achieved just under $800,000 under the hammer, with a 97% lot clearance rate. The auction saw competitive bidding on a fully restored 1973 MV Agusta 750 S which sold for a groundbreaking $151,000, being a new Australian auction record for the revered make.?
Tim Cahill to captain legends team against Ronaldinho in Sydney
INCASA DM is proud to announce that Australian football legend Tim Cahill will captain a team of local Australian and A-League royalty to face Brazilian icon Ronaldinho in the much-anticipated 'Joga Bonito Tour' match at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on November 1, 2024. Dubbed "Ronaldinho’s XI vs. Cahill’s XI," this match marks Cahill's first appearance on home soil since 2019.
Alchemy of a Rainforest launches at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
This September Botanic Gardens of Sydney invites visitors to explore Alchemy of Rainforest - Explore a Vibrant Tapestry of Life, a sensory exhibition delving deep into the lifecycle of a rainforest. This unique horticultural display features a cocoon canopy, enormous walk-through sculptures, and rare rainforest flora – some visible to the public for the first time – all set against the largest green wall in the southern hemisphere.?
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