Gender equality targets on horizon for employers

SummaryResearchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo have created a seawater-dissolvable plastic that breaks down within hours, providing a potential solution to ocean pollution. This innovative material is as strong as traditional plastics but disintegrates into harmless components that can be processed by bacteria, avoiding microplastics. Although commercialization plans are not yet detailed, interest from the packaging sector is growing as global plastic waste is projected to triple...

ADX Energy has increased its economic interest in the Anshof oil field in Upper Austria from 50% to 70% without cash expenditure, acquiring Xstate Resources' 20% stake by offsetting the purchase price against unpaid cash calls. This strategic move boosts ADX’s daily output from the Anshof-3 well to 72 barrels of oil per day, contributing to a total production of 307 barrels of oil equivalent per day across its Austrian operations. Additionally, ADX plans to...

Chery, China's largest vehicle exporter, has returned to Australia in 2023 with a factory-backed operation, introducing the Omoda Jaecoo brand featuring the Jaecoo J8 SUV. The J8, a flagship model, is designed for five passengers, competing with vehicles like the Subaru Outback and Mazda CX-70, and is priced competitively against mid-range SUVs. Its interior is noted for its stylish design and quality materials, offering features like ambient lighting and a fragrance system, highlighting a significant...

SummaryA lucky player from Victoria has won $70 million in the Oz Lotto, but their incomplete contact details have hindered The Lott from reaching them. This historic win marks the second-largest lottery prize in Victoria's history, following only two previous $80 million wins. Lottery officials urge everyone to check their tickets, as 20 other division two winners shared over $48,000 each, while 193 division three winners received nearly $6,000 each; the winning numbers for draw...

AFL icon Neale Daniher, recently named Australian of the Year, shared insights into his career's lowest point during an interview on Unfiltered with Hamish McLachlan. Daniher, who has battled motor neurone disease since 2013, recounted a devastating knee injury in 1985 that ended his hopes of playing for the premiership, but found solace in the news of his first child's impending birth. Despite his challenges, he remains optimistic and dedicated to fundraising for the disease...

Lee Jae-myung Elected President of South KoreaLee Jae-myung, a progressive leader from the Democratic Party, has been elected president of South Korea, succeeding Yoon Suk-yeol. With 49% of the vote, Lee's victory comes amid public frustration over Yoon's brief imposition of martial law. Although it remains unclear if Lee will significantly shift foreign policy, he emphasized the importance of the U.S. alliance while promoting goals of economic revitalization and peace with North Korea, despite being...