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Could microplastics be key to managing marine plastic pollution?

Plastic pollution – it’s a leading form of marine litter, with increasing plastic waste pouring into the oceans and streams each year. Now it could be vital in targeting the issue. New research from Flinders University shows microplastics in marine plankton will help develop ways to manage the growing global pollution rates. Image: Image: UnSplash: …

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Major funding drives Aboriginal grassroots projects across NT

A new Indigenous-led corporation is funding First Nations grassroots projects in the Northern Territory. Aboriginal Investment NT is supporting community projects across the Territory, funding more than $40 million to over 80 Aboriginal businesses. They’ve recently released their five-year strategy to deliver $655 million dollars in Aboriginal projects         Produced by 8CCC …

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Health experts warn of HIV spike amid PrEP shortage in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced shortages of several HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications, raising concerns among healthcare professionals. Currently, four PrEP products are listed in the TGA’s medicine shortages database, with stock expected to be replenished only between October 2024 and March 2025. This shortage could impact access to PrEP for over 45,000 …

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