The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is encouraging the community to choose the best protection for their eyes. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that in Australia, sunglasses must be sold with the correct lens category clearly marked to help consumers choose the right pair for their needs and avoid hazards. “Australians are exposed to…
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Something for Mr Abbott to think about
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Okay in the light of the recent cuts to the ABC here is something for the government to take into consideration. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan almost 11.8 million Australians 14+ (61%) cited at least one ABC or ABC2 television show they ‘especially choose to watch’ in the year to September 2014—and…
National Drug Strategy Household Survey released
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According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare In 2013, over 40% of Australians smoked daily, drank alcohol in ways that put them at risk of harm or used an illicit drug in the previous 12 months. AIHW spokesperson Geoff Neideck explained that the report…
Medibank Private Share Offer raises $5.679 billion
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The Minister for Finance Senator Mathias Cormann has announced that the Medibank Private Share Offer has been completed raising $5.679 billion in proceeds to be re-invested in job creating infrastructure. Senator Cormann explained that the Government has set a final price for Medibank Private Shares for institutional investors of $2.15 per share, while the final…
Potato Chips: the King of Snacks
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According to research released by Roy Morgan in an average seven-day period, 41% of us snack on potato chips, 37% snack on nuts, and 32% snack on savoury biscuits/crackers. Angela Smith, Group Account Director, Roy Morgan Research explained that even though salty treats are the nation’s undisputed favourites, sweet snacks outnumber them when we consider…
RACV Energy Breakthrough Weekend
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Primary and Secondary School from across Victoria are descending on Maryborough for the RACV Energy Breakthrough, Victoria’s largest student showcase of energy efficient vehicles and fuel saving technologies. Holden’s Director of Corporate Affairs, George Svigos explained that the RACV Energy Breakthrough challenges students to design and build a vehicle or machine that represents an ‘energy…
Morgan Poll: Victorian Election ALP ahead on two-party preferred
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According to an SMS Morgan Poll conducted over two nights, November 19-20 2014 the ALP 55% on a two-party preferred basis (up 1.5% since November 7-10, 2014) holds a clear election-winning lead over the L-NP 45% (down 1.5%) according to a representative cross-section of 1,042 Victorian electors. “Opposition Leader Dan Andrews has grabbed a significant…
Which Historic Australian Newspaper should be digitised?
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Inside History magazine (IHM) and the National Library of Australia have teamed up on a project to let the Australian public vote on which newspaper title is digitised on Trove. IHM editor Cassie Mercer explained that the winning title will then be funded through a crowd funding campaign. It’s part of an initiative to bring…
Unbroken Press Conference
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A Concert or Sports?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan around 1 in 8 Australians aged 14+ (12%, or almost 2.4 million) go to at least one concert within an average three month period compared with 11% going to a professional sports event. This research has been broken down even further by Roy Morgan’s Helix Personas into…