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Education
From this year, the Australian government will expect states to meet clearly-defined standards for school performance, under the new Better and Fairer Schools Agreement aimed at optimising educational outcomes. Under the arrangement, states will need to agree targets for the proportion of students who are proficient in literacy and numeracy – capabilities which are widely…
24 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Visit Longwall 2025 Website After leading the way in longwall automation, Komatsu – a global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and mining equipment – has begun applying its expertise to the Development and R&P (room and pillar) sectors, integrating new technologies into its Joy product portfolio. Having supported longwall clients to achieve faster and…
24 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Technology
A report commissioned by Medibank has highlighted the economic benefit of home hospitals, and is calling for Australia to extend the model, claiming up to 30 percent of all medical conditions are potentially eligible for home treatment. The report – compiled by KPMG - suggests that broader adoption of home hospitals could substitute up to…
21 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Visit Longwall 2025 Website Despite a global push to phase out consumption, Australia’s coal sector generated 13 percent of Australia’s exports (A$86 billion) last year, with demand from the world’s largest importer, China, not showing any immediate signs of a downturn. However, with climate action stepping up, globally, how long is this resilience expected…
19 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicEducation
Technology
Can great teaching be scripted? It’s a question Jocelyn Seamer, former principal and education consultant, has been asked a great deal – and one which she believes has a nuanced answer. Having worked in the school sector for almost twenty years, Ms Seamer has seen the rise of scripts in teaching resources, firsthand. And while…
11 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Visit Conference Website Australia’s rare earth market potential is set for a boost, following the developments of two cornerstone projects, by Australian Strategic Materials (ASM). Through facilities in Dubbo, NSW and Ochang in South Korea, ASM has been making headway with its unique ‘mine to metal’ strategy – in which it ushers rare earths all…
5 Feb 2025, by Amy Sarcevic