Entrepreneur students pitch to win
A product package for women on their menstrual cycle and an “Airbnb for dogs” were winning business ideas at today’s Macleay College Entrepreneur Exhibition Day.
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News in brief – Refugee drowns at Manus Island
A 34-year-old Pakistani refugee has drowned at a waterfall on Manus Island.
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Pulling the reins on Melbourne’s horse-drawn carriages
Animal activists, concerned citizens, and general horse lovers took to the streets of Melbourne yesterday to Rally for a ban on the Horse and Carriage industry in the CBD.
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School’s shock and sadness over death of Stuart Kelly
Sydney’s King’s School community is among those mourning the shock death of former student Stuart Kelly.
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New hope for lung cancer sufferers
Melbourne researchers say they have discovered a potential breakthrough in the treatment of lung cancer and emphysema.
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Pokémon driver crashes into school
A P-plater driver crashed into a school building while trying to catch a pokémon in Melbourne’s south-east.
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Blanket ban on mobile use for P-plate drivers
All P-plate drivers across NSW will be banned from using mobile phones, including hands-free mode, while driving, under tough new licensing laws.
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News in brief – Diagnostic tool to help alcohol-related disorder
A new tool for diagnosing foetal alcohol spectrum disorder has been developed in Australia.
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Is Australia dumping cash for contactless?
Australia may be turning into a “less cash” society as faster ways of payment potentially lead to the extinction of ATMs.
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Tech in brief – 5 smart devices to improve your home
Want to brew your coffee, find your lost keys and change the room temperature without leaving the couch? Here’s how.
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