New antimalarial drug candidate shows potential for fighting resistance and reducing malaria transmission

Researchers have developed a new antimalarial drug candidate designed to address the growing challenge of drug resistance and potentially reduce malaria transmission. The first-in-class clinical candidate, MK-7602, has been developed through…

Tasmanian farmers finish year as most confident in nation

Tasmanian farmers are finishing the year continuing to lead the nation as the most confident agricultural producers in Australia. Farmer sentiment in the state is being supported by strong commodity…

Waterbirds return this year, but amid long-term decline: aerial survey

New data released today from one of the world’s longest-running wildlife surveys show Australia’s waterbird population made a partial return after last year’s steep drop, but numbers remain well below…

COLES AND UBER EATS TO DELIVER AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST ON-DEMAND GROCERY RANGE

Uber Eats has announced an expanded partnership with Coles to offer Australians greater value, convenience and choice by providing the largest selection of groceries ever available on an on-demand delivery…

Thiess secures A$700 million alliance agreement with Harmony for Eva Copper Mine Project

Global mining services provider Thiess has secured an alliance agreement with Harmony to deliver multiple packages of work at the greenfield Eva Copper Mine Project in Cloncurry, North West Queensland,…

Sound Fair? New research provides vital snapshot of Australia’s art music commissioning landscape

Music Australia has today released a new report examining the commissioning environment faced by Australian creators of art music, providing the sector’s first comprehensive snapshot in more than a decade.…

STEPS Garden Centre invites kids to creative school holiday workshops

Families looking for fun and meaningful school holiday activities are invited to STEPS Garden Centre in Caloundra, where two hands-on workshops are set to spark creativity and a love for gardening in…

Coffee waste helps make lower carbon concrete

RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis has shown, for the first…

Licence to kill cancer: $17m boost to supercharge ‘spy’ cells

A bold plan to supercharge immune cell ‘spies’ to better seek out and kill cancer cells has received a $17 million funding boost from the Australian Government. The WEHI-led project…

Australia’s Role on the Global Stage: A Detailed Overview

Australia, though often seen as an island nation on the periphery of global affairs, has emerged as a significant player in international relations. Its contributions to global trade, diplomatic efforts,…