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Australians lost nearly 250,000 fewer accesses to subsidized psychology sessions last year, with psychologists calling on the federal government to double the number of sessions available to patients and cut high gap fees. We once again request that these efforts be made.The number of subsidized psychologist sessions fell from 6.67 million in 2021-22 to 6.43 million in 2022-23, according to the latest government services data released last Wednesday.Under the government's Better Access scheme, patients with a GP-approved mental health plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $93 per session with a general psychologist. The rebate increases to $137 per session…
It's one thing to present problems and identify shortcomings, but it's also necessary to propose solutions if you want to grow and move forward together. My previous Moneyweb column may have suggested that nationalizing certain assets is not in the best interest of our country. While that is partially true, it does not mean that nationalization will never work in South Africa. In fact, this article was aimed at highlighting the dangers of improper implementation of such plans. advertisement Continue reading below Read: Roots of Kganyago’s Sarbu Independence So let's think about what it takes to succeed in this endeavor…
Jakub Lewković reported via SD Times: The Linux Foundation recently launched the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). This is a joint effort aimed at promoting and accelerating the adoption of post-quantum cryptography in response to the emerging threats of quantum computing. The collaboration brings together a diverse group of industry leaders, researchers, and developers with a focus on creating high-assurance software implementations of standardized algorithms. The initiative is also focused on supporting the development and standardization of new post-quantum cryptography methods that align with U.S. National Security Agency guidelines to ensure cryptographic security against quantum computing threats. Looking to future quantum…
In recent months, Apple has been grappling with a series of lawsuits over the fate of its popular Apple Watch series. But this week, the company scored a victory. As reported by Reuters, a federal judge has ruled in favor of Apple, dismissing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple illegally monopolized the U.S. market with its heart rate app for the Apple Watch.Medical device and AI company AliveCor filed a lawsuit in 2021, accusing Apple of stifling competition and asserting its market power by engaging in “predatory” and “exclusive” conduct related to the Apple Watch's electrocardiogram (ECG) technology. He claimed…
The right to insulate will be included as part of a major industrial relations bill proposed by the centre-left Labor government. The bill could be passed as early as this week after reaching an agreement with the Australian Greens and independent senators on Wednesday. The final form of the bill has not yet been announced, but Under the proposed amendment According to the Green Party proposal, employees have the right to “refuse to monitor, view, or respond to contact or attempted contact by the employer outside of the employee's working hours, unless such refusal is unreasonable.” It turns out. Disputes…
As the war enters its 715th day, key developments include:This is the situation as of Thursday, February 8, 2024. finding Russia launched a large number of missiles and Shahed-type drones into six regions of Ukraine, including the capital Kiev, killing at least five people and injuring 50 others. The Ukrainian military said it had intercepted 44 out of 64 drones and missiles launched by Russia. Approximately 20,000 homes in Kiev were left without power. The Russian government claimed it was targeting a weapons factory in Ukraine. Serhiy Volbinov, head of the region's national police investigation department, said a preliminary assessment…
MINNEAPOLIS — In just 10 days, the Loppet Cup will bring tens of thousands of people to Minnesota's Theodore Wirth Park to watch the world's best cross-country skiers, including Minnesota native Jesse Diggins, compete in cross-country World Cup events. The audience gathers.But for all that to happen, organizers need to protect the course from Mother Nature. “It's going to be a real race against time,” said Claire Wilson, executive director of the Loppet Foundation, which has spent years preparing for the event.Loppet closed Theodore Wirth Park to skiing and other winter activities Wednesday in hopes of buying more time for…
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin will miss this weekend's giant slalom and slalom races in Andorra to allow time for her knee to repair.Shiffrin, who is aiming for her sixth overall World Cup title this season, was injured in a fall during a downhill event in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, about two weeks ago. He avoided major damage to his left knee, but suffered an MCL sprain associated with a sprain of his tibiofibular ligament, he said. She added that she continues to recover from the bone bruise she sustained earlier in the season.The 28-year-old Colorado native has no plans to…
An anonymous reader cites a VentureBeat report. Disney is investing $1.5 billion in equity in Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, as part of a broader partnership to create a new Disney gaming universe. Both companies plan to create a vast and open world of gaming and entertainment. I would say they are building a metaverse if this word wasn't used so much in the later stages that it's unpopular with some people. They didn't actually use that word. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the investment in an interview with CNBC today. The companies will collaborate on…
The Golden Knights observed 58 seconds of silence, one for each victim, before giving an impassioned speech by Canadian defenseman Derik Engelland, who actually lived in Las Vegas for 14 years. It also lasted exactly 58 seconds.”Like you, I'm proud to call Las Vegas home,” he began speaking to a capacity crowd of 18,000 as the spotlight shined on him on the ice.“I met my wife here, our children were born here, and I know how special this city is.“We would like to thank all the brave first responders who worked tirelessly and bravely throughout this tragedy.”To the families and…