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Uniting Financial Services, Australia Subscribes to Infosys Finacle's Digital Banking SaaS Suite on AWS Cloud
Equity Bulls
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Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), today announced its collaboration with Uniting Financial Services (UFS), a charitable development fund in Australia, to implement the next-gen...
‘Bright future’ for Philippines’ ties with Australia, Israel – Marcos
Politiko
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August 20, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed four newly designated ambassadors and reaffirmed the Philippines’ vibrant and robust bilateral ties with their respective countries. Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown, Israeli Ambassador Dana...
Brain-eating amoeba with 97% fatality rate found in Australian drinking water
Metro
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August 20, 2025
Naegleria fowleri amoeba can cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (Picture Getty Images/Science Photo Libra) Naegleria fowleri is also commonly known as the ‘brain-eating amoeba’ because it can infect the brain and destroy brain tissue. It is...
Biogene Therapeutics Inc. Appoints Dr. Francis Tavares, Phd., As Chief Technology Officer
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2025) - PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H) (" PreveCeutical " or the " Company "), a health sciences company that develops innovative...
Fertility Tourism Market Analysis And Forecast 2025-2030: Key Technologies And Strategies Redefining Reproductive Care Globally
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Fertility Tourism Market by Treatment Type (Egg Donation, ICSI, IVF), Patient Type (Heterosexual Couples, Same Sex Couples, Single Men), Cycle Type, Provider Type,...
PNG Update to feature top research on country’s 50th Anniversary
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 20, 2025
The 2025 Golden Jubilee Papua New Guinea (PNG) Update, a significant annual event, is set to take place at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Waigani campus from Thursday, August 21, to Friday, August 22. The event will showcase key...
Australian Breakthrough by Cholrem: Cyclodextrin Therapy Reverses Heart Disease, Hailed as Greatest Advance Since Statins
WhaTech
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August 19, 2025
Australian Company Announces Landmark Paper Showing Cyclodextrin Therapy Reverses Heart Disease, Hailed as 'Greatest Development Since Statins' BRISBANE, AUS, Aug 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - Cholrem Pty Ltd, an Australian pharmaceutical research...
Australian F1 Talent Boom: Producing Elite Drivers
Grand Prix 247
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August 19, 2025
Formula 1 has seen an improved presence of Australian drivers from the legendary Sir Jack Brabham and current champion contender Oscar Piastri. With their well-known success in producing elite drivers, Australia stands out in Formula 1 for its...
Australian Design Software Maker Canva’s Valuation Soars To $42B As Employee Stock Sale Goes ‘Oversubscribed’
Asianet Newsable
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August 20, 2025
Canva has launched an employee stock sale valuing the Australian design software startup at $42 billion, a jump of more than 30% from its $32 billion valuation in 2024. Employees will be able to sell shares to new and existing investors, including...
Women’s authenticity an asset in tech space
The Fiji Times
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August 20, 2025
GILL Mailman, a panelist at the Pacific Fiber Conference and Training held in Nadi this week, said women in the tech or digital space brought a sense of authenticity which can be instrumental in the telecommunication sector. Ms Mailman is the...
Experts alarmed as dead turtles with bleeding eyes wash up on Australia’s beaches: ‘It’s very, very worrying’
The Independent
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August 20, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Google, Australia’s National Newswire Strike AI Deal
Channels TV
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August 20, 2025
Australia’s national newswire has agreed to provide content to Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence to improve its responses, the two firms said. Financial details of the agreement, which was announced Tuesday, were not provided. The deal would...
Australian Lottery Corporation announces new major ‘refresh’ to weekly lotto draws
PerthNow
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August 20, 2025
Aussies are set for a slight surprise the next time they enter the weekly lotto draw, after the company behind Powerball and the country’s other weekly lotto draws announced it would be hiking the ticket entry prices for games by 20c. The Lottery...
Australia launches fund to expand battery manufacturing
pv-magazine
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August 20, 2025
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a AUD 500 million ($324 million) initiative aimed at supercharging Australia’s battery manufacturing industry and seizing opportunities associated with the global renewable energy transition....
Australian Women In Music Ceremony/Conference 2025 Programme
Scenestr
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The 2025 Australian Women In Music Awards (AWMA) and Conference Program will feature a spectacular line-up of performers and a full selection of conferences. Australian broadcaster and author Yumi Stynes will return as co-host, with Australian...
Asian Shares Mixed As Tech Stocks Track Declines In US Peers
RTTNews
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August 20, 2025
Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors locked in profits in tech stocks amid concerns over valuations and reports of potential U.S. government equity stakes in major chipmakers. Investors also kept a close eye on ongoing Ukraine peace...
Australian startup launches ambient hydrogen storage demonstration
Power Engineering International
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August 20, 2025
Australian startup Carbon280 has launched its Hydrilyte pilot plant, demonstrating hydrogen storage at ambient temperature and pressure. The plant, located in Kwinana near Perth in Western Australia, aims to demonstrate at an industrially relevant...
Invasive snails in Australia use mutated mucus to resist pesticides, posing farming concerns: study
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Invasive white Italian snails use mutated mucus to resist pesticides in Australia, threatening the country's agriculture, a new study has revealed. Researchers found that the trails of the white Italian snail Theba...
Australia Loyalty Programs Intelligence Report 2025 | Market to Grow by 15.5% to Reach $1.2 Billion this Year – Future Growth Dynamics to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Fintech News
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August 20, 2025
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Australia Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Insights – 50+ KPIs on Loyalty Programs Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics – Q3 2025...
Australian school kids falling behind in AI race
Stockhead
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August 20, 2025
Australia risks leaving a generation of students behind in the artificial intelligence revolution, as many young people admit they lack guidance on using the powerful technology, exposing one of the biggest threats to productivity. A new study...