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Early learning spots secured for children who need it most

Hundreds of Australian children experiencing vulnerability will now have access to early learning, thanks to a major new partnership between Goodstart and City Facilities Management. The landmark investment into Goodstart’s Early Learnin...

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Car repairs, medical bills behind rise in small loans

New data reveals Australians are increasingly using small loans to cover critical expenses amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. According to Swoosh Finance, loans for car repairs and medical treatments now far outweigh applications to ...

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Engineering push as university preference deadline looms

The peak body representing engineers in Australia is urging this year's Year 12 cohort to consider putting Engineering at the top of their list when selecting university course preferences. Engineers Australia says the profession offers ...

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Garbage truck cameras busting bad bin behaviour

Queensland’s peak waste industry body is urging households to think twice before tossing the wrong items in their bins as more garbage trucks fitted with detection cameras hit the streets. WRIQ says contamination puts essential waste and...

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Report: 1 in 4 women feel 'shame' over medical weight loss

Millions of Australian women believe they're held to higher weight standards than men, according to new research by Juniper. Australia's leading digital healthcare clinic for women says weight-related shame and stigma remain widespread -...

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'Cast Away' drawing tourists to Fiji 25 years since release

It's been 25 years since the release of the blockbuster Tom Hanks film 'Cast Away', shot on Fiji's Monuriki Island. According to Tourism Fiji, the film continues to draw tourists and international film and TV productions to the country, ...

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Sydney's water monitoring lab on alert after wet weather

At Sydney Water's biggest testing and monitoring facility, a team of around 220 experts conduct more than 70 different tests on water samples from all over the Sydney region every day. During periods of heavy rainfall like those forecast...

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Not-for-profit childcare centres ahead on quality

Around one in 10 early learning centres in Australia don't meet national quality standards. Not-for-profit providers like Goodstart are more likely to meet or exceed quality benchmarks, prompting experts to call on governments to help pa...

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AI payments startup takes out top prize

Emerging Fintech standout RedOwl has been awarded Most Innovative Application of AI in Finance at the annual FinTech Australia awards, better known as the 'Finnies'. It marks a rapid rise for the business, founded twelve months ago and n...

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Girls urged to consider Engineering as a 'impactful' career

A new campaign launched by Engineers Australia aims to encourage more girls to choose school subjects that can lead to studying Engineering. The campaign spotlights a number of young female engineers who all say their career choice allow...

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Multigenerational holidays among new trends bringing visitors to Fiji

Fiji is one of a number of key global tourist hotspots seeing a significant rise in the number of families embarking on multigenerational holidays post-COVID. According to Tourism Fiji, a growing number of visitors are also travelling to...

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Global hunt for solution to battery fires in waste industry

Queensland’s peak waste industry body, has launched an international innovation challenge seeking solutions to help reduce the number of dangerous battery fires occurring in garbage trucks and recycling facilities. WRIQ says the sector f...

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Wearable device helping incontinence patients manage symptoms

Clinical trials of a new wearable medical device are showing positive results for people with urinary incontinence issues. The InConfidence Patch works by stimulating the tibial nerve in a patient's ankle to help soothe bladder functions...

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Report reveals hidden struggles affecting Australian men

Body image anxieties and outdated ideas of 'masculinity' are among the main struggles affecting the mental and sexual health of Australian men, according to a new report by Pilot. Australia's leading digital healthcare clinic for men is ...

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High-end hotel boom bringing luxury travellers to Fiji

Fiji is experiencing a five-star accommodation boom with a number of premium international hotel and resort operators including Hilton, Radisson and One&Only in the midst of construction across the Fijian islands. One of the most eagerly...

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Technology helping businesses report climate impact

Following the introduction of Mandatory Climate Reporting legislation, new technology is assisting Australian businesses meet their requirements. Climatics provides location-specific reports of a business’ key climate impact and risks, u...

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New campaign to get more students into engineering

Engineers Australia estimates an additional 60,000 engineers will be needed in Australia by 2030. Now the organisation has launched a new campaign encouraging school students to consider choosing a career in engineering.

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Australia’s biggest early learning provider marks 15th birthday

Goodstart Early Learning is celebrating its 15th birthday with 99% of its almost 700 centres in Australia meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard. The provider says its not-for-profit model is a key reason why it has succeeded...

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Fiji launches world-first 'Happy Hour for the Environment"

Visitors to Fiji are being encouraged to spend some of their holiday time taking environmental or cultural action. From planting trees to coral gardening, Tourism Fiji has partnered with resorts to launch the sustainability-focused initi...

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Leading Australian defence company marks 25th year

For a quarter of a century, Nova Systems has played a role in almost every major complex defence project in Australia. Now, with global uncertainty at heightened levels, the country's biggest privately owned defence company says its role...

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Science behind Fijian smiles showcased in new tourism campaign

To celebrate International Day of Happiness, Tourism Fiji has launched a new campaign exploring why Fijians are consistently ranked among the happiest people on Earth. According to neuroscientist Dr. Lila Landowski, both locals and visit...

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Revealed: The hormone-disrupting chemicals in cleaning products

From dishwashing liquids to surface sprays, scientists are warning many common household cleaning products contain chemicals that can interfere with the body's hormones, known as the endocrine system. Now some brands like Australian-base...

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AI-enabled drones tested for future defence force missions

Cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology which enables drones to detect landmines from above has been tested in country Victoria. Developed by Nova Systems, the AI tool has been undergoing trials at Latrobe Regional Airport as par...

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New technology helping firefighters battle blazes this summer

The NSW RFS has a powerful new software system helping crews interpret and track bushfire behaviour in real time. Known as Aerial Intelligence Gathering, the technology developed by Nova Systems processes infrared aerial photographs of f...

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Wearable device helping incontinence patients manage symptoms

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Walk-in emergency clinic helping reduce pressure on public hospitals

As the Gold Coast prepares to welcome an influx of visitors this summer, a new walk-in emergency clinic is offering choice for locals and tourists alike. The WiSE Medical centre at Robina is one of two state-of-the-art specialist emergen...

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Revealed: The hidden costs of employment law breaches

A record number of alleged employment law breaches were reported in Australia over the past financial year, according to the Fair Work Commission. BlackBay Lawyers says companies big and small are being hit with significant costs to deal...

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Mobile blood collection service improving accessibility for patients

A mobile blood collection service is promising to make life easier for the 1-million Australians who visit the country's pathology providers each week. WiSE Medical says its new offering is aimed at improving the accessibility of patholo...

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Boom in telehealth services offering flexibility for patients & doctors

More than five million Australians report having used telehealth to seek medical advice since the outbreak of COVID in 2020. Experts say the growing number of telehealth services now available is contributing to better outcomes for both ...

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LeadStory announces partnership with CNN

LeadStory, the business behind the Breaking News Channel and the Your News Channel, has announced a partnership with global news leader CNN, with content from its team of reporters around the world now available on the platform and chann...

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