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Call for crackdown on mandatory blood tests for workers - Newsreel

Call for crackdown on mandatory blood tests

A new report has called for the Federal Government to crack down on workers being required to consent to blood tests as part of applying for a job. The Australia
Read more 20 August 2024
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Push for high-density, automated orchards

A multi-million program is aiming to develop smaller, high-density and automated orchards to improve crop yields and overcome labour shortages. Hort Innovation Chief
Read more 20 August 2024
Uber eats worker. | Newsreel

More rights for workers in ‘gig economy’

By Juan Diaz-Granados and Benedict Sheehy Monday, August 26, is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force. The new laws will offer new
Read more 20 August 2024
Woman treating man with exercise. | Newsreel

Push to enhance access to exercise support

Australia’s exercise physiologists are lobbying the Federal Government to align their profession with other allied health professionals and make their services
Read more 19 August 2024
Not-for-profit business executive Samantha Clark, Healthy Land & Water CEO Julie McLellan, Orange Sky Chief Operations Officer Shayne Herriott, Juiced TV Director Ben Forbes and QUT Professor Sarah Kelly. | Newsreel

For-purpose businesses can be the real deal

Some of Australia’s most prominent not-for-profit organisations have joined with a Brisbane university to create a pro bono centre to empower purpose-led businesses
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New program seeks to retain women in construction _ Newsreel

New program to retain women in construction

A new program will link female building apprentices with experienced industry mentors to help retain more women in the construction sector. The move is aimed at
Read more 19 August 2024
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Brain’s ‘gears’ key to energy-efficient AI

The human brain could hold the key to minimising the climate impact of energy-hungry technology like ChatGPT. University of Sydney researchers are developing an AI
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New course launched to increase understanding between the private and public sectors _ Newsreel

Course builds ties between private and public sectors

A new course aimed at increasing collaboration between the public and private sectors has been launched by The University of Queensland and the Queensland Futures
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Melissa Miller joins McCullough Robertson

Melissa Miller joins McCullough Robertson

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (MCR) has announced the appointment of Melissa Miller as a Partner in its Digital and IP team based in Sydney. This appointment continues
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Extreme weather impact triples since 2000

The impact of extreme weather in Australia has more than tripled since the start of the century. New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows
Read more 19 August 2024