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What makes an event news?
According to an exhibition at The British Library in London called "Breaking the News-Reported or Distorted" these points make an event news. The most positive one is Celebration! No wonder 90% of the news is often negative. Crime and sensationalism Scandal Conflict  Disaster Power Suppression Satire Chaos Celebrity Celebration
4 July 2022 by IdeaSpies

Governance

Celebrating News Breakers- Carole CadWalladr
Great to celebrate people who have pushed boundaries to get a story told. Their achievements tell how individuals can make a difference to the way a story is reported and shared.The Breaking the News Exhibition at the British Library in London celebrates news breakers such as Carole Cadwalladr who broke the Cambridge Analytica story in 2018. Her compelling TedTalks address https://www.ted.com/talks/carole_cadwalladr_facebook_s_role_in_brexit_and_the_threat_to_democracy?
3 July 2022 by IdeaSpies

NFP

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Charity furnishing homes for people fleeing domestic violence
With domestic violence cases rising in Australia, services are struggling to meet the demand for crisis accommodation. One not-for
2 July 2022 by IdeaSpies

Healthcare

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Sydney study makes fatal baby condition treatable
The NSW state government will permanently fund screening for a rare but devastating genetic disorder with a high infant death rate
26 June 2022 by IdeaSpies

Governance

A new era of reform is needed
Stephen Walters, NSW Chief Economist, gave an excellent presentation at EY for the Sydney Financial Forum about the Australian economy and its prospects. Due to strong headwinds affecting energy prices, as well as inflation related to events in the Ukraine and China, he stressed the need for reform to improve productivity. Areas he considered need major reforms are:Tax incentivesEarly learningEmployment of WomenInternational migrationVocational educationEnergy - in ST ensure available supply meets demand. LT make transition to net zeroMake it easier for people to enter the housing marketConnect universities with ideas to possibilities for commercialisationBring more retired people back into the workforce
17 June 2022 by IdeaSpies

Industrial

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Innovating the way we watch TV with Ambilight technology
Philips Ambilight TV leverages cutting-edge technology by implementing LEDs behind the edges of the TV screen. The LEDs project
15 June 2022 by IdeaSpies