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Procurement milestone for Graylands Campus Project
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (338+ words) The WA Government has announced it has engaged ADCO Constructions (ADCO) under the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process to commence design for the Graylands Campus Project. "The Graylands Campus Project will transform forensic mental health services in Western Australia and…...
NSW makes history with first mainstream deafblind class
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (631+ words) Ari Bennett and'Tenambit Public School'in the NSW Hunter Region quietly made history earlier this year, when the kindergarten student started attending the first deafblind class in an Australian mainstream primary school " established for him on Wonnarua country. Ari is deaf,…...
Victoria to trial acoustic hoon cameras
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (258+ words) The Victorian Government has announced a $1. 3 million trial on roadside acoustic cameras that can detect and record the registration plates of vehicles that exceed noise limits. The cameras will be installed in locations impacted by multiple noise complaints, following consultation…...
Sydney Trains deploys new state-of-the-art maintenance wagons
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (450+ words) Sydney Trains track maintenance is taking a major step forward, with the deployment of six state-of-the-art tilt wagons into service. Tilt wagons allow the safe movement of preassembled sections of track " known as "turnouts" " which can be lowered and installed…...
NSW Koala Strategy to grow Armidale greenhouse
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (235+ words) The NSW Koala Strategy is supporting a regional partnership with Southern New England Landcare (SNEL) to deliver koala conservation projects in the Northern Tablelands. As part of this work, SNEL is partnering with the Armidale Tree Group to grow native…...
UOW healthcare traineeship program offers 45 spots
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (358+ words) The University of Wollongong (UOW) has announced it is widening its aged care training opportunities for Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Snowy Monaro widens to include disability and Indigenous healthcare. UOW and UOW College secured Australian Government funding through a'Department of…...
UNSW model reveals hidden UV risk for next-gen solar panels
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (745+ words) UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a high-precision model to calculate how much UV radiation solar panels receive in different parts of the world, depending on climate, atmospheric conditions and mounting configuration. The researchers say the work provides the first global-scale…...
New report shines light on sun protection behaviours
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (506+ words) A new NSW Government report has revealed more people are protecting their skin from the sun's harmful UV rays, however an estimated 700, 000 people across the state were recently sunburnt. The'Cancer Institute NSW's Sun Protection Behaviours Report'shows 10% of adults reported being…...
33 regional NSW road safety projects locked in
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (153+ words) This funding will help councils deliver critical infrastructure upgrades in towns and regional centres where they will have the greatest impact," said NSW Minister for Roads and Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison. It's part of our ongoing commitment to significantly reduce…...
Diabetes WA to expand GP support program
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (225+ words) The WA Government has confirmed the state-wide expansion of the Diabetes Connect program, which aims to improve access to specialist expertise for general practitioners. Delivered by Diabetes WA, the program allows general practitioners (GPs) to consult directly with specialist endocrinologists…...