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Education
Former ACARA CEO gives his take on 3 teaching controversies
From this year, the Australian government will expect states to meet clearly-defined standards for school performance, under the new Better and Fairer Schools Agreement aimed at optimising educational outcomes. Under the arrangement, states will need to agree targets for the proportion of students who are proficient in literacy and numeracy – capabilities which are widely…
24 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
From longwall to room and pillar – how OEM Komatsu is transforming the mining sector
Visit Longwall 2025 Website After leading the way in longwall automation, Komatsu – a global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and mining equipment – has begun applying its expertise to the Development and R&P (room and pillar) sectors, integrating new technologies into its Joy product portfolio. Having supported longwall clients to achieve faster and…
24 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Technology
Inside Medibank’s Home Hospital Report – 5 Key Takeaways on the Future of Home-based Care
A report commissioned by Medibank has highlighted the economic benefit of home hospitals, and is calling for Australia to extend the model, claiming up to 30 percent of all medical conditions are potentially eligible for home treatment. The report – compiled by KPMG - suggests that broader adoption of home hospitals could substitute up to…
21 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Global coal demand is peaking – but how long will the sector’s good fortune last?
Visit Longwall 2025 Website Despite a global push to phase out consumption, Australia’s coal sector generated 13 percent of Australia’s exports (A$86 billion) last year, with demand from the world’s largest importer, China, not showing any immediate signs of a downturn. However, with climate action stepping up, globally, how long is this resilience expected…
19 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicEducation
Technology
Can great teaching be scripted?
Can great teaching be scripted? It’s a question Jocelyn Seamer, former principal and education consultant, has been asked a great deal – and one which she believes has a nuanced answer. Having worked in the school sector for almost twenty years, Ms Seamer has seen the rise of scripts in teaching resources, firsthand. And while…
11 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
How ASM is overcoming funding and delivery challenges in the rare earth value chain
Visit Conference Website Australia’s rare earth market potential is set for a boost, following the developments of two cornerstone projects, by Australian Strategic Materials (ASM). Through facilities in Dubbo, NSW and Ochang in South Korea, ASM has been making headway with its unique ‘mine to metal’ strategy – in which it ushers rare earths all…
5 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Legal
Informing decisions about medical negligence in complex infectious diseases cases
After receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy for a squamous cell carcinoma, 60 year-old John (not his real name) developed a cold sore on his lip. Initially, the cold sore did not seem problematic, but in the day after contracting it, he developed a few vague symptoms. First a headache, then memory loss, followed by an episode…
29 Jan 2025, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Increasing rail’s share of inter-capital freight – ideas from Anna Dartnell
The rail freight industry has a crucial role to play in meeting Australia’s freight task, but according to data, the sector is under-utilised. On the country’s busiest freight corridor from Sydney to Melbourne, rail accounts for just two percent of inter-capital freight, claiming eleven percent in the Eastern Seaboard, and 28 percent between Melbourne and…
21 Jan 2025, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
A better way to increase the performance of railway turnouts
Maintaining a railway turnout – both correctively and preventatively – can be a costly business. Bearing significant weight and high dynamic forces, turnouts can incur damage more rapidly than other railway equipment. This risk increases the safety margin, translating to more maintenance demands, renewals, downtime, and costs. Reducing the risk Thankfully, advanced technologies are helping…
21 Jan 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
When medication ends up in the wrong hands
When visiting a pharmacy for a prescription of antibiotics, Sarah (not her real name) was handed a pack of methotrexate – a potent drug used to treat inflammatory conditions and various types of cancer. Thankfully, Sarah spotted the error, handed it back to the pharmacist, and retrieved the right medication. But had the error gone…
16 Jan 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How can we make HITH more culturally safe?
Hospital in the Home (HITH) – a care model that has exploded in popularity in recent years - is celebrated as a convenient alternative to hospital-based care. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, receiving care at home can be more than just a convenience. In some cases, their health could depend on it,…
14 Jan 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Lifting the veil on St Vincent’s Virtual and Home expansion plans
Healthcare provider St. Vincent’s is advancing virtual and at-home care, through its recently established Virtual and Home division, and is extending the model to meet growing need at the local and state level. From online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to remote blood glucose monitoring, the organisation has already developed a wide range of virtual health…
13 Jan 2025, by Amy Sarcevic