NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 8 October 2024
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New report: Investment in adult vaccination can deliver a $1.1bn net annual return
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Increasing investment in adult immunisation has the potential to deliver $1.1 billion in benefits every year, according to a new report commissioned by GSK, examining the opportunity to increase access to vaccination and disease prevention. Prevention: A Productivity Superpower was launched by GSK Australia at Parliament House, Canberra today and demonstrates that every dollar invested to vaccinate adults against common illnesses provides a $3.50 economic return.?
New research by ReachOut finds young people are scrolling their social feeds for mental health support but platforms are not safe enough
A brand new research report by youth mental health service ReachOut highlights how a social media ban could cut young people off from vital mental health support, including finding that 73 per cent of young people in Australia turn to social media when it comes to support for their mental health. Based on research with over 2000 young people, the report found a range of benefits for young people seeking mental health support via social media?(predominantly TikTok, YouTube and Instagram).?
Women in elite sport and exercise medicine face inequality, harassment
Women physiotherapists and doctors working in elite and professional sport are paid less, get less work and face more harassment than men, an Australian-first study by La Trobe University has found. While gender inequity or harassment for sport and exercise medicine (SEM) practitioners in elite sport has been perceived for a long time, this is the first comprehensive study of women’s experiences in the field.?
Government can accelerate revival in Australia’s GP workforce: Health of the Nation 2024
The Royal Australian College of GPs says the Federal Government has an opportunity to accelerate a revival in general practice and get more GPs into communities after its Health of the Nation report revealed positive signs.?The RACGP’s Health of the Nation report is the only annual report providing insights into general practice care based on a nationwide survey of over 3,000 GPs and GPs in training.
Media alert: ‘Leap forward’ in detecting, measuring and locating Australia’s methane emissions
On Wednesday, former ACCC Chair Rod Sims will launch Open Methane, a new open platform for detecting, measuring and locating Australia’s methane emissions. Open Methane represents a leap forward in the independent verification of emissions and will empower journalists and the community to better scrutinise fossil fuel emissions.
Joint Media Release – Minister Keogh and Minister Bowen - Australian War Memorial Switches on Geothermal
Today we mark another important milestone in the Australian War Memorial Development, switching on the largest Geothermal Heat Exchange System in the country. The Australian War Memorial is an iconic national institution, commemorating those who secured our nation. This Geothermal System could save the Memorial up to $1 million dollars each year compared to the energy costs of a conventional system.
New polling shows overwhelming support for stronger nature laws
New YouGov polling has revealed a majority of Australians – 7 in 10 voters – say the Albanese government needs to do more to protect and restore nature. A whopping 86% of Australians also support stronger national nature laws. Two of Australia’s leading environment organisations, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia (WWF) have joined forces to send this message to the Federal government ahead of the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit which starts today in Sydney.??
Victorian Government decimates local industry
Weld Australia—who represents thousands of local welders and fabricators—is calling for immediate action against the Victorian Government’s offshoring of steel for major infrastructure projects. The Victorian Government has already decimated the local steel manufacturing industry, costing jobs, investment, and threatening the sovereign capability of Australia’s manufacturing sector.
Significant multi-metal recovery from electronic waste including palladium & tin
MTM Critical Metals Limited (ASX: MTM) is pleased to announce additional successful results extracting metals from e-waste using Flash Joule Heating (FJH). Building on the previously reported high recovery of gold, silver and copper, the Company has now successfully recovered tin (Sn) & palladium (Pd), confirming the versatility of FJH in efficiently extracting multiple metals from e-waste. MTM Chief Executive Officer, Michael W. , said: “We are thrilled by the progress made in demonstrating the versatility of Flash Joule Heating for e-waste recycling."
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch provide caravan security tips following 67 per cent theft increase
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level in 10 years. Data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency shows that in the 12 months to June 2024, the theft of 174 caravans occurred, up almost 67 per cent since 2022.
Why do owners hand their dogs, cats to shelters?
More than 9,000 dogs and cats are handed to Australian shelters each year because owners are no longer able to keep them in their home, or are no longer capable of caring for them, a new La Trobe University study has found.
Hoarding disorder: ‘sensory CBT’ treatment strategy shows promise
A novel treatment strategy for hoarding disorder has demonstrated its potential in a pre-clinical study. Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study by 悉尼新南威尔士大学 psychology researchers has shown.
Haleon and the University of Sydney drive new osteoarthritis research
Leading consumer healthcare company Haleon is sponsoring a five-year named fellowship program at the 澳大利亚悉尼大学 that will investigate the therapeutic role of supplements in managing osteoarthritis symptoms and digital health technologies that improve mobility.?
Women’s Health Victoria and Queen Victoria Women’s Centre are joining forces to present Beyond the Bias: a festival of women’s health and equity.
Women’s Health Victoria and Queen Victoria Women’s Centre are joining forces to present Beyond the Bias: a festival of women’s health and equity. From 10–31 October, join us at Queen Victoria Women’s Centre to celebrate women’s health and wellbeing and learn about gender equity in health across a range of free events, activities, and experiences.
James Cameron – Challenging the Deep returns to the Maritime Museum as part of a season of exploration
The hugely popular, immersive exhibition about the history-making expeditions of the renowned ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology innovator,?James Cameron – Challenging the Deep,?has returned home to the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru: Australian Museum's summer blockbuster exhibition announced
The Australian Museum’s (AM) summer cultural blockbuster Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will be exclusively hosted in Sydney from Saturday 23 November 2024. Created by Peru’s Museo Larco and Museo de Sito Manuel Chavez Ballon, in conjunction with Neon Global, the exhibition features 134 priceless artefacts including gold treasure from royal tombs, glittering jewels, intricate masks and objects of worship.?
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