Australia
Urgent action needed to tackle ‘silent health crisis’ of rising temperatures
Australia’s leading minds on environmental health are coming together at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) in Canberra today to discuss the impacts of climate change and rising temperatures on human health. With 2024 the hottest year on record, and the first calendar year in which the average global temperature was more than 1.5 degrees Celsius…
Owners of Donut King stores served with criminal charges over alleged child employment breaches
The owners and operators of Donut King stores located in Rosebud Plaza and Berwick, face 70 criminal charges in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria over alleged breaches of Victoria’s child employment laws. The state’s child employment watchdog, Wage Inspectorate Victoria, alleges that between 1 January and 6 July 2024 Minto Nominees Pty Ltd, trading as Donut…
Australian Koala Foundation Partners with Kuddli & Co Designs for Exclusive Jewellery Raffle
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is excited to be collaborating with Kuddli & Co Designs, a premier jewellery brand known for its exquisite designs, in an exclusive raffle event that aims to raise much-needed funds for Koala conservation. The raffle features an exquisite jewellery duo, made up of Kuddli & Co’s Sterling Silver Koala with 10K…
Jemena Releases Electricity Pricing and Services Plan for 2026-31
– Jemena proposes to deliver significant electricity bill savings to customers over the five-year period beginning 1 July 2026. – A typical residential customer’s average annual bill will be $156 lower by the end of the next period compared to an annual bill in 2025-26. – Jemena’s proposal is informed by nearly 300 hours of…
The Most Anticipated AI Chatbot Revolution | Yep AI Launches Digital Human in 2025
Yep AI, a pioneering AI solutions company, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Yep AI Digital Human, set to revolutionize customer engagement and business operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Melbourne, Yep AI specializes in creating hyper-realistic digital avatars that combine advanced natural language processing (NLP), real-time lip-sync technology, and data-driven…
STEPS Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program and NDIS Services Launch in Hervey Bay
STEPS officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program and its range of NDIS Services in Hervey Bay on Thursday 6 February. The SEE Program is aimed at giving people the opportunity to improve their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills through individually contextualised learning. “With expertise formed from providing training opportunities…
Rabobank support measures for farmers affected by north Queensland floods
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has advised of a range of support measures that will be offered to its farming clients adversely impacted by floods and extreme rainfall in northern Queensland. Rabobank acting state manager for Queensland, Brad James said that while the situation is still evolving and the full impact of the floods and prolonged…
Transforming cancer care with expertise and compassion: World Cancer Day (4 February)
– This World Cancer Day (4 February) consumer Kosta Socratous shares how Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Katrina Wragg RN has made a world of difference during his treatment. – Stem Cell Transplant CNC, Ms Wragg assists patients and their families to navigate the transplant path. – Eastern Health has tumor specific Nurse Consultants across Haematology and Oncology,…
THE APPLE TREE performances next week
Book, Music and Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK and JERRY BOCKAdditional book material by JEROME COOPERSMITHBased on stories by MARK TWAIN, FRANK R. STOCKTON and JULES FEIFFEROriginally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart OstrowOriginal Production Directed by Mike NicholsLicensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). Wednesday 5 February at 2pm & 7.30pmThursday 6 February 730pmFriday 7 February 730pmSaturday 8 February 2pm…
VRITIMES Expands to China: Affordable Press Release Distribution Now Available
Sydney – January 31, 2025 – VRITIMES, a leading media technology platform, is thrilled to announce its official launch in China. With this expansion, businesses can now leverage VRITIMES’ cutting-edge platform to distribute press releases across top-tier Chinese media outlets, starting at just USD 200. VRITIMES guarantees publication on a minimum of 5 to 20…