GSK contribution to the fight against COVID-19

GSK is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and is supporting global efforts to tackle the virus. Since the outbreak, we have been actively exploring ways to help, with our science and expertise, alongside protecting the health and wellbeing of our people and managing our global supply chains to support patients and consumers who depend on … Read more

Meet this Australian agtech startup that is growing food in shipping containers

Australian agtech

What is your vision? Primarily, we’re focussed on producing a great product. Our salads are unique, they are fresher than other produce, more delicious and combine varieties that traditional farmers would not be able to replicate. We strive for flavour, freshness and sustainability above all. On average, our produce is in store within 16 hours … Read more

Grants for research focussed on rare cancers, rare diseases and unmet medical needs

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The federal government has announced $35.9 million in funding for 17 research projects including programs designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, improve neonatal outcomes and to prevent bone loss in critically ill women. Melbourne University will receive almost $2.4 million to trial the use of Fibroblastic Activation Protein Inhibitors (FAPI) as a … Read more

Australia’s biggest medicinal cannabis plant to be built in secret Melbourne location

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Australia’s biggest medicinal cannabis extraction and contract manufacturing plant will be built at a secret location in Melbourne’s south-east in a $50 million project aiming to help the local industry become more self-sufficient.   The facility will be owned, funded and operated by The Valens Company, a Canadian medicinal cannabis business listed on the Toronto … Read more

Australian Made’s strong call to Australians to support local manufacturers

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Australian Made is driving strong support for Australian manufacturers and growers, as they continue to lead the way in Australia’s recovery from COVID-19. ‘It’s never been more important to buy Australian than right now’ is the tag line of the new promotional initiative from the Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL), the organisation responsible for administering … Read more

Your Work-From-Home Survival Guide for Self-Care

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Has the coronavirus pandemic made you a remote worker? These 11 tips can help you stay productive, happy, and healthy. Transitioning from an office to working at home is challenging even in normal circumstances. Throw in a pandemic, closed schools, no gym time, new work procedures, zero social events, and plenty of time with your … Read more

Australian engineers develop solar panel windows

Engineers in Australia have developed a solar cell that can be incorporated into window glass, representing a game-changer for multi-storey building design and electricity generation. The researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science and Monash University have produced ‘next generation perovskite solar cells’ that are semi-transparent. Two square metres of these solar … Read more

Hand sanitiser manufacturing keeping distillers, brewers in business

When a hand sanitiser shortage threatened to close Centrelink offices on the eastern side of Australia, a Canberra distillery – and comedians driving vans – helped to save the day. Underground Spirits has produced 40,000 litres of hand sanitiser for frontline medical staff and government agencies in the past six weeks, owner and head distiller … Read more

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