NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 6 June 2024
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Inequality in Australia: tracking Life Chances from birth to adulthood
The Life Chances study began over three decades ago, in 1990. It grew from the Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s (BSL) concern with the level of child poverty in Australia and a desire to better understand what affects children’s life chances. The final report of the Life Chances study Inequality in Australia found that family resources play a strong role in determining a child’s opportunity to thrive, although do not entirely dictate their life experiences and outcomes.?
Progress to economic equality rebounds from worst year in a decade and amid spike in rising gender based-violence
Progress to economic equality in Australia rebounded in the March quarter, following the worst annual setback in a decade, but has been accompanied by a sudden increase in gender-based violence. The latest Financy Women’s Index (FWX) gained 2 points (2.7%) to 78.3 points in the March quarter of 2024 and is now 3.66 points higher than where it stood in March 2023.?Financy founder Bianca Hartge-Hazelman MJourn, GradDipAppFin says while the progress in financial equality is encouraging, the rise in domestic violence over the same period is deeply concerning.
Researchers develop low-cost materials for direct air capture of CO2
Researchers at Monash University have developed a group of low-cost solid materials that show great promise for use in systems to capture excess carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere.? Known as “meso-macroporous melamine formaldehyde (MF)”, the new materials can be made relatively easily from the common and low-cost chemicals melamine and formaldehyde and have extra-large pores to facilitate direct air capture (DAC) of CO2.
New survey finds nurses ‘doing paperwork’ instead of treating patients
A national survey, conducted by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), found that highly skilled nurses with an average of over 21 years’ experience, are being prevented from providing vital clinical work such as women’s health assessments, diabetes and arthritis education but are instead regularly working on the ‘front desk’ of primary health clinics.
We need to talk about metastatic breast cancer – BCNA’s new media guide
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) – Australia’s leading voice for people affected by breast cancer – has released a media guide on how to talk about metastatic breast cancer. BCNA’s Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services Vicki Durston said she hoped the guide would help journalists, among others, when covering stories about metastatic breast cancer, and breast cancer more generally.?
Red carpet event puts a spotlight on leprosy – it’s ‘still a thing’ says actor David Wenham
An unlikely partnership is bringing leprosy into the spotlight at the Sydney Film Festival, which opened last night (5 June 2024). Leprosy Mission Australia, as an advertising sponsor of the festival, today launched its new ‘Still a Thing’ campaign featuring Australian actor David Wenham. Wenham’s partnership with Leprosy Mission Australia was born out of his experience playing Father Damien in the 1999 movie Molokai when, in his words, he “learned of the true suffering caused by leprosy.”
Proposed changes could prevent the leading cause of Australian building defects
Engineers Australia is calling for changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that could prevent the leading cause of defects in Australian apartments and commercial buildings: water leaks. These leaks account for 80 – 90 per cent of defects and cost building owners and insurance companies up to 3 billion dollars annually.
Households could save $608 per year if NSW councils electrified all new homes
A new report, Electric Savings: the case for NSW councils to reduce emissions and energy bills through electrification, based on modelling by Strategy Policy Research and commissioned by 350 Australia, shows that electrification could slash the energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions of newly built homes and businesses across NSW. ? ?
Beach Energy production approval a disaster for climate and marine ecosystems
NO MORE GAS CAMPAIGN, Friends of the Earth MELBOURNE
Friends of the Earth Melbourne has today slammed the Victorian Government decision to approve production of gas from near the Twelve Apostles off the Otway coast. Touted as necessary to avoid gas shortfalls by 2028, the project is expected to produce ten petajoules of climate polluting fossil gas each year for fifteen years.
Scientists warn that greener drug design is urgently needed to address environmental pollution
The widespread contamination of ecosystems with pharmaceuticals poses a serious and growing threat to biodiversity, ecosystem services and public health.?Urgent action is needed to design greener drugs that maintain efficacy while minimising environmental impact, according to an international study published in Nature Sustainability and involving Monash University researchers.
Tiny crop-health sensors could help cut the cost of groceries
A compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities developed by an international team of engineers could be easily fitted to a drone for remote crop monitoring.?This innovation could result in cheaper groceries as farmers would be able to pinpoint which crops require irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, thereby potentially boosting their harvests.
Brawn and brains: making concrete smarter and more sustainable
Around 70 per cent of the world’s population lives in a structure built with concrete - the composite is second only to water for use in construction, and its production is responsible for more than 8 per cent of the world’s total carbon emissions. Scientia Associate Professor Wengui Li, in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with expertise in construction materials and structural engineering, is one such researcher looking to conquer concrete.
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Gender-specific social factors may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Differences in social factors that?may?reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for men and women have been identified by Monash University-led research using a field of artificial intelligence (AI).?
Could your hormonal contraceptive be affecting your anxiety treatment?
Contraception that suppresses female sex hormones may reduce the success of therapy for conditions like spider phobia and claustrophobia, says a psychology researcher from UNSW Sydney.
Monash Experts: The latest in eating disorder research
Monash University researchers will contribute to The Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre's annual Think Tank in Melbourne on Thursday-Friday June 6-7. It will discuss how the body and brain connect, the epigenetics of eating disorders and challenges researchers face.
Unlocking 137,000 Homes: Suburbtrends’ bold ‘rentirement’ plan to alleviate Australia’s rental crisis
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In light of the worsening rental market pressures, Suburbtrends proposes a pioneering solution aimed at significantly alleviating the housing shortage: Rentirement. This innovative concept encourages Australians aged 67 to 77 to release their homes into the rental pool, offering them the opportunity to travel or retire overseas.
Media Release – Minister Keogh – D-Day eight decades on – a day that changed history
Today we mark the 80th anniversary of one of the most important events of World War II, D-Day. The morning of 6 June 1944 saw nearly 160,000 Allied troops cross the English Channel as part of the largest amphibious invasion in Military history - the first step in the war’s liberation of France, and the rest of Europe. Around 3,300 Australians participated in D-Day operations, playing a vital role for the Allied Forces, the actions of whom should never be forgotten.
United commitment to integrate pride into the heart of Oxford Street
A new initiative aimed at improving inclusivity and safety has been introduced in the heart of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ communities. A collective of bars and pubs on Oxford Street have come together in a united front against homophobia and transphobia by encouraging security across the precinct to wear PrideVis security vests. The PrideVis vests are a safety initiative of the Surry Hills Liquor Accord, supported by the City of Sydney, NSW Police Force , Oxford Street Pride Business Charter and the Rainbow Precinct.
BCF customers restoring Australia’s waterways
The weekend of June 7 to 9 will see customers of one of Australia’s leading retailers make a significant contribution to the health of Australia’s waterways. BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing ’s ‘Small Change 4 Big Change’ weekend gives customers the opportunity to provide direct financial support to OzFish Unlimited, Australia’s only recreational fishing conservation charity in one massive donation drive.
Migraine Australia re-commits to drug fight on Burple Day
Migraine Australia is doubling down on the fight for equality in medical care on the inaugural 'Burple Day' to raise awareness of migraine.?Migraine Awareness Month is held in June each year. It is the major annual awareness activity of the global migraine community with over 35 countries conducting activities throughout the month. Migraine ?Australia, the only patient body supporting Australians living with migraine, has led the month of activities each year since bringing the event to our shores in 2020.
Halliday Wine Companion reveals 2025 Awards shortlist
Halliday Wine Companion is the leading authority on Australian wine. This year, the Halliday Tasting Team has reviewed over 7500 wines across more than 1100 wineries. The Shortlist celebrates the best of the best in Australian wine right now, with this year’s nominees spanning Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
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