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EPA – Waste management research

Would you like to collaborate on research with EPA?
EPA runs research projects focusing on waste management. EPA work with university partners and other science-based organisations to undertake this research.
They are looking to collaborate with researchers who have expertise in waste management.
To join the mailing list and express your interest, please email WasteResearchProject@epa.vic.gov.au
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published - 25 February 2019
Major review into health star rating system

A major independent five-year review into the Health Star Rating system will be released today. The study concluded Australian diets are so poor, all fruit and vegetables need to be labelled with a five-star health star rating to encourage more consumption of whole foods and tackle the obesity crisis. All packaged …
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published - 21 February 2019
Foot-and-mouth disease that threatens Australia’s entire livestock industry detected in airport seizures

A disease that could potentially wipe out Australia’s multi-billion-dollar livestock industry has been detected at Australian airports.

Key points:

FMD is considered a major threat to Australia’s agriculture
A biosecurity expert estimates an FMD outbreak could cost Australia’s livestock industries $40-60 billion
The industry says the detections warrant more spending in biosecurity measures

Agriculture Minister …
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published - 11 February 2019
You are invited to ‘Export Capability Workshop for SME’s’ March 2019

This workshop will provide regional Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s) with an understanding of what they need to do to become ‘export ready’ and some of the resources and support available, to assist along the way.  The interactive workshop will take you through the Business Evaluation process delivered by the …
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published - 1 February 2019
The future of supermarket checkouts has arrived

SAINSBURY’S in the UK is trialling new scan, pay and go technology that will enable customers in one of its London convenience stores to pay for products in-store using their smartphone.
The new technology gives shoppers the option to grab their groceries and skip the checkout completely.
Using the latest version of …
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published - 1 February 2019
FSANZ releases report on strawberry tampering incident

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released its report on the strawberry tampering incident, with key recommendations focusing on the need for improved communication during incidents, particularly those involving criminal matters.
“The government has already acted in response to this incident by strengthening penalties for intentional contamination of food, and …
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