Researchers at La Trobe University supported by scientists from ANSTO have uncovered how the COVID-19 virus attacks human lung tissue potentially creating disastrous long-term health effects. Researchers utilized the Macromolecular Crystallography (MX) Beamlines at the ANSTO Synchrotron to examine at an atomic scale, a complex of two proteins: one fromRead More →
British born American John McAfee, founder of McAfee Antivirus software, a fugitive at the time of his death was found dead in his jail cell near Barcelona, Spain. The death is being labelled as suicide. McAfee was wanted in the US for multiple legal cases and was fighting his extradition toRead More →
In a critical step towards addressing an urgent unmet medical need due to infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria – also known as ‘superbugs’ – a new antibiotic (QPX9003) discovered by Monash University researchers has entered Phase 1 clinical trials in the United States. The trials have been initiated by theRead More →
Victorians from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join one of the Regional Advisory Councils that help guide the Victorian Government’s work supporting multicultural communities. Nominations are now open. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence and Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) Chairperson Vivienne Nguyen today announced the opening of nominations for theRead More →
The Andrews Labor Government is offering support multicultural media outlets for them to continue their important work amid the financial challenges of the pandemic. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence today announced $1.25 million for 58 multicultural media organizations, which play a vital role by sharing up-to-date, culturally appropriate informationRead More →
The Federal Australian Dental Association (ADA) has congratulated the AMA in calling for an immediate tax on sugar as one of its pillars to improve the nation’s overall health. “The ADA has called on the government to introduce a tax on sugary foods and drinks for many years because our 17,000Read More →
World Vision Goodwill Ambassador and professional endurance athlete Samantha Gash today kicks off a global relief run to raise lifesaving funds for the people of India devastated by COVID-19. The ultra-running athlete was moved to respond as the second wave ripped through a fragile health system. In India, COVID casesRead More →
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is guiding first-time lodgers on some simple things they can do right now to make lodgment quick, secure and easy at tax time. “Tax may seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be,” Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh said. “There’s a lot of information out thereRead More →
Next time you’re about to throw food in the rubbish, you should double check the food expiry date and/or best before date on it first. Food safety experts say some labelling is confusing – and you could be throwing out food that is actually still perfectly safe to eat. WorldRead More →
Thousands of prospective learner drivers from across the state will be able to take their learner’s permit test anytime, anywhere thanks to the accelerated roll-out of the new Learner Permit Test Online. More than 10,000 aspiring young drivers who have had their learner’s test postponed due to circuit breaker restrictionsRead More →