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SBS Australia
4 days ago
- Science
- SBS Australia
Experience Indigenous science at Redfern
The National Science Week runs nationwide and online from 9th untill 17th August. It is an opportunity to meet scientists, discuss the hot topics, do science and celebrate its cultural and economic impact on society. Credit: National Indigenous Science Education Program NITV Radio spoke to the organisers of the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern - Professor Joanne Jamie, who is Co-Director of the National Indigenous Science Education Program and organiser of the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern. Renee Cawthorne, who has been involved with the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern for many years and as Joanne Jamie says, "is one of our stars of the event" and Tahnee Bentley, who is part of the team that will be providing the VR experience (and a tour of a nuclear power plant!) at the Redfern event. 'The National Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern starts at 10am, and runs till 3pm, but we especially encourage everyone to come at 10am, when we will have a Smoking ceremony,' says Professor Jamie. Then various workshops and talks will follow as well as an opportunity to taste traditional food. Weaving workshop Credit: National Indigenous Science Education Program Credit: National Indigenous Science Education Program
SBS Australia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
NITV Radio - On Air Program 6/8/2025
On today's program hosted by Lowanna Grant we talk to Professor Joanne Jamie, Renee Cawthorne and Tahnee Bentley, who are the organisers of Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern. It is a part of the Australia-wide National Science Week that is held 9-17 August across the country and online. Also coming up in this episode of NITV Radio, Lowanna heads to the TV Week Logie Awards. A night celebrating excellence in Australian television, where mob were proudly front and centre on the red carpet. NITV's Little J & Big Cuz was nominated for Best Children's Program. While we didn't take home the trophy this year, it was a huge win just to have our jarjums programming recognised alongside the best kids' content in the country. The red carpet was packed with Blak excellence. NITV had the chance to catch up with some of our shining stars. Living Black's Karla Grant, NITV presenter Matty Mills, Home and Away's Kyle Shilling and LJBC's powerhouse Urshula Yovich, plus many more to chat all things Logies. From what it means to be recognised on this stage, to the growing presence of First Nations talent on screen, each of them shared their pride in how far we've come and who they'd love to see take home Gold next year.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Wayne Bennett called out for sad act towards star playmaker as Latrell Mitchell detail emerges
English playmaker Lewis Dodd has been ruthlessly dropped by Wayne Bennett once again, leading many to call out the veteran coach's actions. Dodd's time at Redfern has been difficult to say the least. Since joining the NRL club ahead of the 2025 season, Dodd has featured just six times, many of which he has come off the bench. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Offered a salary of $650,000 per-week, Dodd took a chance on the Rabbitohs, leaving England to play under Bennett. However, despite Souths' injury crisis - which Bennett says is the biggest he's ever seen - Dodd has barely been given a chance since arriving at the Rabbitohs. Bennett was asked about Dodd's future before a 60-14 defeat to the Brisbane Broncos last weekend, and simply said he 'couldn't answer at the present moment' whether he would even see out his three-year contract, a hammer blow for the young half. And it only got worse for the 23-year-old on Tuesday as Bennett dropped him to the NSW Cup, instead opting for untested 21-year-old Ashton Ward. Bennett's decision has been met with swift criticism from the NRL world and saw former NRL player Joel Caine advised the youngster to leave the club to save his career. 'You've got to feel for Lewis Dodd. Just get out of there, mate,' Caine said on SEN. 'What a rollercoaster ride it's been for him. 'He came out here and won a World Club Challenge against Penrith (with St Helens), and was very close to man of the match. And now he's found himself behind Ashton Ward. Bennett is just not a fan of him.' Many fans were equally unimpressed. 'Lewis Dodd once again hard done by. Bennett has lost the plot,' one fan wrote on social media. 'Bennett has lost his mind,' another added. 'Dodd gone again. I give up at this point,' a third said. Could Wayne Bennett make a late switch? There is a chance Bennett may move fullback Jye Gray into the halves instead of Ward, if Latrell Mitchell – who was listed in the reserves in jersey No. 22 – is declared fit and ready to play against the Titans this weekend. Bennett could also return his superstar fullback to centre, in place of Tallis Duncan, who has been filling in as an outside back due to the Bunnies' extensive injury list. Mitchell's return would be a huge boost for Souths and Bennett in his quest to avoid his first-ever wooden spoon. The Rabbitohs are equal on points with the Titans (16) after just six wins in 2025, but their inferior points differential means they are currently last on the NRL ladder with just six rounds to play. A loss to the Gold Coast on Sunday would make Bennett's Bunnies the favourite for the spoon, hence why this weekend's clash is largely being declared the 'Spoon-Bowl'.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
"It's Bad": An Eye Doctor Is Warning People About This Common Habit That Could Ruin Your Eyesight
The human eye is a wondrous thing. It is considered the body's most complex organ after the brain and contains over 2 million working parts. About 80% of all learning happens through vision. So how can we keep our eyes in tip-top condition? And what should we never do if we want them to stay as healthy as possible? That's what we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the hosts of HuffPost's 'Am I Doing It Wrong?' podcast — asked Dr. Amanda Redfern, an ophthalmologist and assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University's Casey Eye Institute, when she recently dropped by our studio. ″[Sleeping with contact lenses in your eyes] is bad. It's real bad. Don't do it,' Redfern told us, adding that this even applies to naps. 'It's like a game of Russian roulette.' That's because you can get a corneal ulcer, which is an infection on part of the eye that a contact covers. 'It's not going to happen every time, but when it happens, it's terrible,' Redfern said. 'It can be so bad you could, in really terrible cases, lose your eyeball.' In less severe situations, Redfern said you could end up with a scar on your cornea. 'If that scar is in the center of your vision, that could affect your vision permanently, unless you get a corneal transplant,' she said. Redfern also warned us not to engage in any activity that could cause lenses to become compromised or contaminated, including swimming in a pool or lake while wearing contacts or even showering with them. 'The problem with contact lenses is that it will sandwich bacteria between the lens and your cornea, and you can get infected and then have all the complications we talked about,' she said. 'In general, we frown upon anything where your eye is going to expose to something nonsterile.' That includes using tap water to rinse or store lenses. When asked what she would suggest if someone were on vacation and forgot to bring contact lens solution, pushing them to choose between sleeping while wearing contacts or using tap water to store them, Redfern refused to pick either choice. 'Both of those are awful options,' she said. 'I'd rather you [throw the contacts out] and just walk around a little bit blurry for the weekend.' One thing Redfern does want us to do to keep our eyes healthy? Use eye protection more regularly. 'I always wear eye protection if I'm doing a house project where I'm hammering, sawing — anything where something can fly at my eye,' she said. 'Always wear eye protection, because I actually spend half my time seeing hospital consults and the trauma that you see is just crazy.' If you end up getting something lodged in your eye, don't try to remove it yourself. Instead, tape a paper cup over your eye and immediately see a medical professional. 'Pulling it out in an uncontrolled fashion [could cause] the inner contents of the eye to come out with it,' Redfern said. She also busted some myths about other activities that may be harmful or beneficial for the eyes (spoiler alert — reading in the dark isn't going to ruin your vision), why we get floaters (and when we should see a doctor about them), and lots more. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. For more information from Redfern, check out her Instagram page. This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful:
Buzz Feed
30-07-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Eye Doctor Reveals 1 Major Thing You Should Never Do
The human eye is a wondrous thing. It is considered the body's most complex organ after the brain and contains over 2 million working parts. About 80% of all learning happens through vision. So how can we keep our eyes in tip-top condition? And what should we never do if we want them to stay as healthy as possible? That's what we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the hosts of HuffPost's 'Am I Doing It Wrong?' podcast — asked Dr. Amanda Redfern, an ophthalmologist and assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University's Casey Eye Institute, when she recently dropped by our studio. ″[Sleeping with contact lenses in your eyes] is bad. It's real bad. Don't do it,' Redfern told us, adding that this even applies to naps. 'It's like a game of Russian roulette.' That's because you can get a corneal ulcer, which is an infection on part of the eye that a contact covers. 'It's not going to happen every time, but when it happens, it's terrible,' Redfern said. 'It can be so bad you could, in really terrible cases, lose your eyeball.' In less severe situations, Redfern said you could end up with a scar on your cornea. 'If that scar is in the center of your vision, that could affect your vision permanently, unless you get a corneal transplant,' she said. Redfern also warned us not to engage in any activity that could cause lenses to become compromised or contaminated, including swimming in a pool or lake while wearing contacts or even showering with them. 'The problem with contact lenses is that it will sandwich bacteria between the lens and your cornea, and you can get infected and then have all the complications we talked about,' she said. 'In general, we frown upon anything where your eye is going to expose to something nonsterile.' That includes using tap water to rinse or store lenses. When asked what she would suggest if someone were on vacation and forgot to bring contact lens solution, pushing them to choose between sleeping while wearing contacts or using tap water to store them, Redfern refused to pick either choice. 'Both of those are awful options,' she said. 'I'd rather you [throw the contacts out] and just walk around a little bit blurry for the weekend.' One thing Redfern does want us to do to keep our eyes healthy? Use eye protection more regularly. 'I always wear eye protection if I'm doing a house project where I'm hammering, sawing — anything where something can fly at my eye,' she said. 'Always wear eye protection, because I actually spend half my time seeing hospital consults and the trauma that you see is just crazy.' If you end up getting something lodged in your eye, don't try to remove it yourself. Instead, tape a paper cup over your eye and immediately see a medical professional. 'Pulling it out in an uncontrolled fashion [could cause] the inner contents of the eye to come out with it,' Redfern said. She also busted some myths about other activities that may be harmful or beneficial for the eyes (spoiler alert — reading in the dark isn't going to ruin your vision), why we get floaters (and when we should see a doctor about them), and lots more. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
