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Australian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century
Scimex Newsfeed
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August 18, 2025
From: University of Tasmania A team of scientists from the University of Tasmania, in collaboration with the Tonga Geological Services and other Australian and international partners, has embarked on a 54-day scientific voyage to Tonga aboard the...
Australia: STEM Focus for Strategic Workforce Growth
OpenGov Asia
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August 18, 2025
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the Australian Submarine Agency aimed at strengthening the country’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Australian unis have a two-track system. One type of student misses out
The Age
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August 19, 2025
Some of the nation’s universities are stuck in a negative feedback loop of chasing higher university rankings to lure more international students at the expense of domestic students, a tertiary education chief has said. Western Sydney University...
Australia Must Develop National Strategy for Plant Protein Production to Meet Future Food Potential
Green Queen
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August 19, 2025
4 Mins Read Without assertive policy changes and a national strategy, Australia risks being outpaced by other countries on plant protein manufacturing, says a new report. Australia possesses strong crop production and an existing global footprint...
Research Spotlight: Australian Early Development Census 2024
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Victoria University Results from the latest Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) show increased levels of developmental vulnerability in Australian children. There is also a continued trend of worrying levels of developmental vulnerability...
Research confirms the internet is near universal in Australia
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications New research on digital exclusion shows internet in Australia is almost universal, but some, particularly vulnerable groups, are still missing out. The Bureau of...
Australia rescued a key metals refiner, but more is needed
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 17, 2025
It may seem like a small sum but the $87 million the Australian government is handing to two metal smelters owned by global commodity major Trafigura may turn out to be the start of a big deal. Australia’s federal and state governments in South...
Australian Labor government maintains military exports for Israeli war machine
World Socialist Web Site
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August 19, 2025
An article published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) last Thursday has further exposed the federal Labor government’s lie that it is not facilitating the export of arms or military goods to Israel as it continues its horrific...
Australian scientists reveal hidden sources of blue carbon in coastal wetlands
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have discovered that much of the carbon stored in coastal wetland soils originates from plants outside the wetlands, highlighting their broader role in global carbon storage. The team at the...
Australia targets local workers
Islands Business
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August 19, 2025
TUVALU has convened a high-level donor roundtable meeting with the Asian Development Bank and UN Development Programme to call for urgent action to safeguard its future and fight against climate change. The meeting included leaders from Tuvalu,...
Tech, collabs unlock halal sector potential
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 19, 2025
Tech, collabs unlock halal sector potential Published on: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Kota Kinabalu: Sabah’s agricultural and halal sectors has notable potential for local enterprises to...
Australian giant turns massive profit, cuts thousands of jobs
9News
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August 19, 2025
Pharmaceutical giant CSL announced today it was slashing nearly 3000 jobs worldwide, amid a rise in profits. The job shedding by the Australian-headquartered company is part of a major overhaul it says is essential for meeting geopolitical and...
Australia’s Home Of AUKUS Hosts Global Submarine Event
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Sharpest defence minds in Perth for the Submarine Institute of Australia Conference Speakers include Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Deputy Chief of Navy Matt Buckley and WA Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia Nuclear-powered submarines...
Australian Women In Music Awards Unveil Ceremony & Conference Program Details
The Music.com.au
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August 19, 2025
With just a matter of weeks to go until the 2025 edition of the Australian Women In Music Awards, organisers have today shared the details for its AWMA Conference along with information about Awards ceremony itself. While the AWMA Awards will be...
AUS Vs SA, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Streaming Of Australia Vs South Africa Match?
News24
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August 19, 2025
Australia enters the ODI series against South Africa dealing with retirements and injuries that has immensely affected their team strength. The recent retirements of experienced players such as Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have...
Exposing inconsistencies in Australian aged care quality
Scimex Newsfeed
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August 19, 2025
From: South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) A national study led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre based at SAHMRI and the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University, has revealed...
Trump’s tariffs and anti-vaxxer clash with Australia’s $130b health giant
The Age
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August 19, 2025
“That provides the active pharmaceutical ingredient. That provides us the tariff conversation strength in our view.” A good answer but clearly not the whole story, hence the caveat in his outlook statement. CSL chief executive Paul McKenzie. The...
Peak psychology body urges consideration as AI grows within Australian workplaces
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Australian Psychological Society Australian psychologists are warning that without strong safeguards, the rapid spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across workplaces risks a loss of staff trust, increasing work health safety breaches, and...
National Science Week 2026 Grants Now Open
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Dept of Industry, Science and Resources Applications are now open for the National Science Week 2026 grants. Funding aims to foster a deeper appreciation of science and technology by supporting a range of diverse activities. These can include:...
Key stakeholders in Australia’s social media age assurance trial frozen out amid media leaks and resignations
The Guardian
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August 19, 2025
The organisation behind the age assurance technology trial that will inform how to keep under-16s off social media has frozen out key stakeholders amid media leaks and resignations of two members. The trial’s Iain Corby has also downplayed...