The CSIRO announced that it will be releasing the Venturia paralias fungi to attack the invasive coastal weed called sea spurge that is threatening nesting sites of native Australian little penguins as well as coastal vegetation. “Our research found that the fungus is highly specific towards sea spurge. Based on our results, the fungus was…
CSIRO to Release Foreign Fungi to Control Coastal Invasive Weed for Penguin Nests
‘Global Collaboration’: Victorian Government in Agreement with Pfizer
The Victorian state government has announced an agreement with the biopharmaceutical company Pfizer to increase “global collaboration opportunities with Victorian researchers and industry” on Mar. 18. Victoria’s minister for innovation and medical research, Jaala Pulford said that “this agreement with one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies is a strong endorsement of the strength of…
Victoria Pushing Autumn Pop-Up Blitz as COVID-19 Cases Surge
The Victorian Labor Government has announced more than 120 pop-ups COVID-19 vaccination hubs across March to increase booster vaccination rates in the lead up to winter as new COVID-19 cases increase. “Don’t rely on two doses to get you through this winter. If you are due, make March the month you get your third,” the…
3.5 Million For Single-Cell Cancer Research Into Patient Therapies and Resistance
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have received a 3.5 million grant (US$2.51 million) from the Australian Cancer Research Council (ACRF) for the foundation’s new program investigating cancer cells singularly for better patient treatment and causes of treatment resistance. “This important investment from ACRF will enable us to gain a deeper understanding of how cancers…
‘Not the Time’: Victorian Industry Groups Criticize Sick Pay Guarantee For Casual Workers
Victoria’s industry groups have criticised the Andrews Government’s new Australian-first “sick pay guarantee” scheme for casual workers as not “necessary.” “Now is not the time for another cost to taxpayers when casual workers already have additional loading catered for their hourly wage,” Paul Guerra from Chief Executive from Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said…
Victorian Government Announces Travel Vouchers
The Victorian Labor Government announced further travel vouchers as part of the Victorian and Seniors Travel Voucher Scheme program under the state’s $200 million (US$145.5 million ) business stimulus package to support local businesses and jobs. The state announced on March 14 that a further 150,000 travel vouchers worth 30 million (US$21.8 million) will be…
Victorian State Government Provides More Funding For Biotechnology
The Victorian State government has announced more grants for medical companies to support local biotechnology manufacturing in the state. The Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula has said that the grant will put Vicotria at the forefront of medtech manufacturing in the country and create hundreds of skilled job opportunities for Victorians. “We’re putting…
Victorian Government Funds Ideas To Transform Quarries into Community Areas
The Victorian Labor Government is giving grants to transform quarries into parks and community places across the state. “Quarries are essential in securing affordable materials for Victorians, the process of transforming these spaces for community uses will also create jobs in the future,” the Victorian Minister for Resources Jaala Pulford said. From Mar. 7, Quarry…
Branchstacking Labor MP Resigns
The Branch-stacking Victorian Labor MP Anthony Byrne has confirmed that he will not be recontesting for his seat of Holt at the federal elections due in May. The MP’s office staff has confirmed with the Epoch Times on March 4 that Byrne will resign from his seat of Holt, which he has consistently held for…
Australian Researchers Find Lockdowns “Detrimental” To Mental Health
Australian researchers have confirmed that lockdowns are detrimental to mental health, according to a new study conducted by the Australian National University (ANU). The study which focused on Melbourne during the second wave of lockdowns found that despite the effectiveness of the restrictions in controlling the spread of the CCP virus, the approach “adversely impacted…
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