Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS and a former federal Labor leader has announced his impending departure from Australian politics after a 17-year career. In February, Minister Shorten will become the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra. There, he will...
Whale earwax is a unique biological material, forming in layers within the whales’ ears, serving as a record of a whale's life history and the environmental conditions they have endured. The study of whale earwax offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of whales...
People over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment. 66% of people over 60 have hearing loss and 33% of older Australians have low vision. Estimates suggest more than a quarter of Australians over 80 are living with dual sensory impairment. Combined vision...
A Global Standard for Safe Listening in Video Gameplay and Esports is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. It aims to address the growing concern of hearing health in the gaming community. The development of a Global Standard is a collaborative effort between...
Farmers, protect your hearing! Did you know that many common farm noises exceed 85 decibels? That’s the threshold for potential hearing damage? Top noise culprits: Tractors (90-120 dB) Chainsaws (100+ dB) Squealing pigs (100+ dB) Pumps (100+ dB) Even seemingly quieter...
It's Safe Listening Week and we're turning down the volume on kids' headphone use! Did you know? Nearly 50% of teens and young adults are exposed to unsafe sound levels from personal devices! Here's why we should care: Hearing damage adds up over time It can affect...