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Water a brighter spark than we believe

Running water creates electricity at 10 times the intensity than previously thought, according to new Australian research. Scientists at RMIT University and the
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Tassie poppy fields key to local pain meds industry

Tasmania’s poppy fields should be better leveraged to create an Australian-based pain medication manufacturing industry. While welcoming a Federal Government
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Woman tired after housework. | Newsreel

Gender equality improving but gaps remain

Australia has improved its global ranking for gender equality and is now sitting at 24, according to the latest Status of Women Report Card. The report details Australia
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Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks

Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans. A new report from the
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Recovery hubs open to provide face-to-face support

Community Recovery Hubs have been opened across South-East Queensland to provide face-to-face support for Queenslanders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. State
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School principal Tracey-Lee Cheesman. | Newsreel

Cheesman connects the dots on leadership

Women need not “tick every box” to aspire to leadership roles and should back themselves to leverage their unique ability to connect to deliver impact. This is the
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Dip in property prices slows growth in housing value

The rising value of Australia’s housing stock has slowed, as property prices fall in some parts of the country. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the
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Woman speaking on phone. | Newsreel

Accents another barrier for women in workforce

Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable in Australia, according to a new study. The Australian National University
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Crowd at live music event. | Newsreel

Tax relief call for live music industry

A tax offset was one of a raft of recommendations handed down by a Government inquiry into Australia’s live music industry. The House of Representatives Standing
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Polls show Federal election is still neck and neck

With ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred disrupting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s reported plans to call a Federal election for April 12, the poll is likely to now be
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