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 a longstanding collaboration between WEHI and global biopharmaceutical company MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA). Pre-clinical research […]
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 prices and improved seasonal conditions, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released today, has found. Although overall net rural confidence […]
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 historic levels. Researchers conducting the annual waterbird survey – led by UNSW’s Centre for Ecosystem Science with the NSW Department […]
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 platform in Australia, just in time for the festive season. From today, Australians can order up to 17,000 of […]
Laban Pilipinas! KDM and VF Lead the Charge as CrossFire: Legends Championship SEA Regional Stage Kicks Off
The battle for tactical supremacy has officially moved to the regional stage! The CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025–2026 is now in its Southeast Asia (SEA) phase, where the Philippines’ very own KDM and VF will go head-to-head against the best teams from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. At stake is […]
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, Australia. This includes bulk earthworks, workshop construction and mining services over five years, with the mining scope valued at approximately […]
Metro Manila BPO Job Seekers Pivot to Verified Portals as Social Media Hiring Fades
Major BPO employers in Metro Manila are shifting high-volume hiring away from social media to verified digital platforms, driven by applicant demand for transparency and employer needs for efficiency. Internal data from a participating firm shows the structured approach can reduce median time-to-hire by approximately 40%, signaling a broad maturation […]
Joscel Delos Cielos of Apeiron Named Among the Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn 2025
Manila, Philippines – The Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn 2025 has officially been unveiled, and among this year’s honorees is Joscel Delos Cielos, Chairman and Chief Business Officer of Apeiron. His inclusion in this historic list recognizes not only his entrepreneurial achievements but also his enduring commitment to building communities, shaping industries, and inspiring the next generation of Filipino […]
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. Sound Fair? An analysis of art music commissioning in Australia takes a comprehensive look at commissioning practices across the art music […]
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 young minds. The popular Fairy Garden Workshop returns on Wednesday 14 January, inviting children to design their own miniature magical world using […]