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Do Not Forget Me Street: Erica Frydenberg’s Journey Through History, Courage and Memory
By A.S For psychologist and author Dr Erica Frydenberg, remembering is not simply a matter of looking in the past; it is a means of understanding her origins, showing respect to those who came before her, and passing on their stories to future generations.
ARTV News October Edition
The Pole Shebang is the unexpected journey of a gender-rebellious neuro-divergent tomboy into the glamorous world of pole, a solo story telling pole dancing show. One Person. One Pole. One Hour.
World Heart Day: Have A Heart
by Beth Cavalli-Forbes For Associate Professor Paul Gould, the future of cardiology is getting smaller, smarter, and increasingly capable of monitoring the heart from inside the body. An electrophysiologist specialising in cardiac rhythm, Gould works with arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, pacemakers and defibrillators.
The State Of The Heart
Victorian Parliament House by Beth Cavalli-Forbes Bells, Ballots and Blood Pressure Cuffs: Heart Health Checks Take Over Victorian Parliament Ahead of World Heart Day. World Heart Day is just around the corner and it is a reminder to think about our heart health. Author of ‘In A Heartbeat’ Rachel Jayne Cassidy said, “If it can happen to me it can happen to you or someone you love.
The Heartbeat in the Red Dust: Why Saving The Black Wreath Is a Fight for Survival
Across Australia, the silence of empty shopfronts and locked venue doors has become a familiar, heartbreaking dirge. Independent spaces fall every month, swallowed by rising costs and urban pressure. But when the threat reaches the remote heart of the continent, the stakes cease to be merely about real estate.
ARTV News September Edition
Melbourne is about to get a whole lot brighter this winter. The National Gallery of Victoria is set to play host to a spectacular new exhibition tracing the evolution, glamour, and unmatched craftsmanship of Cartier. Featuring nearly four hundred extraordinary jewels, gems, and historic objects, the showcase spans from the turn of the twentieth century right through to the Maison’s most contemporary creations.
Journals of Love and Literature: Metamorphosis
Sydney’s premier experiential fashion and lifestyle hub, Chinatown Country Club, is marking a major milestone this weekend with an exclusive cultural showcase. Bridging the refined exclusivity of traditional country clubs with the welcoming familiarity of Chinatown, this innovative retail label continues to redefine inclusive design and community collaboration.
ARTV News August Edition
Rebellion, comrades! Meet Napoleon—a pig ready to take the reins, break a few eggs, and paint the town red in the name of freedom. George Orwell’s classic tale of farmyard revolution gets a radical, down-under makeover in Bloomshed’s explosive adaptation of Animal Farm.
Jewish Book Week Opening Night Gala Returns with Humour, Insight, and Global Voices.
The much-anticipated Melbourne Jewish Book Week Opening Night Gala is officially back, bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, reflection, and, above all, laughter. While pinning down a singular definition for Jewish humour can be elusive, we always know it when we hear it! It can be acidic, dark, and uncomfortably honest; it can be delightfully silly or sharply subtle.
ARTV News Feature Stories
TarraWarra’s System Release presents ten artists from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia and Mexico who reach into the chaos of global precarity to create new systems of order across a wide range of media. Finishes 5th July www.twma.com.au The Australian Ballet has announced the highly anticipated return of John Cranko’s acclaimed production of Romeo and Juliet, bringing a majestic, deeply moving vision of Shakespeare’s classic play to life for audiences nationwide.
ARTV News June Edition Ep 43
Melbourne is about to get a whole lot brighter this winter. The National Gallery of Victoria is set to play host to a spectacular new exhibition tracing the evolution, glamour, and unmatched craftsmanship of Cartier. Featuring nearly four hundred extraordinary jewels, gems, and historic objects, the showcase spans from the turn of the twentieth century right through to the Maison’s most contemporary creations.
When the “Healthy Person” Suddenly Collapses: A Real Story Behind Heart Week
Story by Clara There is only one day left before this year’s Heart Week comes to an end. Every May, Australians are reminded through Heart Week to pay closer attention to their heart health. Yet many people still believe heart disease happens to someone else — especially those with unhealthy lifestyles or obvious risk factors and family history. Rachel Jayne Cassidy once believed that too. As an author, she had maintained a healthy lifestyle for years. She did not smoke or drink alcohol.
ARTV News Episode 42 May Edition (Bulletin)
ACCA is proud to unveil This is not the storm, the long-awaited Australian solo debut of artist Julius von Bismarck. Spanning over two decades of work, this exhibition brings together major kinetic sculptures, photography, and immersive video installations much of it never before seen on our shores. Von Bismarck isn’t just showing us landscapes; he’s challenging how we define “nature” itself. Is it a romantic sanctuary? An economic resource? Or a vengeful force beyond our control?
It’s Heart Week: Taking Ownership of Your Heart Health
The Heart Foundation’s Heart Week is a renewed focus on one of the nation’s leading causes of death. With cardiovascular disease claiming one life every 12 minutes, the dual momentum of The Heart Foundation’s Heart Week initiative and the impactful book In A Heartbeat is driving a potentially lifesaving message: get your heart checked. In A Heartbeat was launched at the state-of-the-art Victorian Heart Hospital and has become a vital resource in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
Everlasting Love: A Life in Racing and loving Partnership
Story by Xiaojia Cai In Victoria’s harness racing industry, Maree and John Caldow are names that carry both recognition and respect. As long-standing figures in the field, they have not only witnessed the evolution of the sport but have also played a defining role in shaping it. “John and I both grew up in the harness racing industry with both of our families involved,” Maree recalls.
ARTV News April Edition Part 2
Far beyond the neon hum of the big city, near a tiny town that nearly everyone forgot, lies a dry creek bed of no special significance. It was once called Washpool Gully. The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a visual masterpiece that proves incredible creatures might still live in the uncharted corners of our vast country. It’s a story of a boy, his mother, and the power of imagination, journey where ancient secrets meet the modern world.
ARTV News April Edtion
It is one of the oldest stories ever told. From the ochre of ancient caves to the vibrant canvas of the modern day, the bond between mother and child has remained art’s most enduring mystery. Now, the NGV invites you to journey through this profound legacy in the exhibition: MOTHER. Drawing from across the NGV Collection, this landmark showcase brings together over two hundred works, spanning geographies, cultures, and centuries.
ARTV News March Edition
This autumn, prepare to lose yourself in a world of color and creativity at the Flower and Garden Show. For five spectacular days, the Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building will be transformed into a horticultural wonderland. Witness the pinnacle of design as you explore stunning show gardens and mesmerizing floral installations, all crafted by the region’s top horticultural talent.
Perfectly Matched - Love is in the Air inside Iconic Parliament House
Written by: Viola Mayne Parliament House Victoria hosted hundreds of guests who adorned the prestigious front steps as they lined up last Friday 13th of February for the Perfectly Matched book launch. Dressed in heart-themed cocktail attire, the magnificent Queen’s Hall was startlingly electric as it showcased its regal beauty for this exceptionally unique book launch.
With signature wit and warmth, author Rachel Jayne Cassidy celebrates love, fate and matchmaking magic with launch of her new book, Perfectly Matched
By Talia Li “No matter your age or current love circumstance, you’ll find a story here that will resonate with you.” says former host of Perfect Match Greg Evans, as quoted in Perfectly Matched. “Rachel Jayne’s gentle ability to draw so much honesty and intimate details from her subjects make these stories an absolutely delightful read.” On the eve of Valentine’s Day, in the heart of Parliament House, Rachel Jayne Cassidy’s Perfectly Matched book will be launched.
Stress: The Silent Killer
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for Australians, and is the leading cause of death for women globally. With rising pressure coming from economic circumstances, stress is quickly becoming a key issue that increases our risk of heart attacks, cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac events. “Most people think of stress as emotional or mental, but the heart feels it too,” according to Nicci Dent, CEO of Heart Research Australia.
Greg Evans Former Perfect Match Reveals Health Struggles
Evans has revealed he underwent a quadruple heart bypass after receiving a serious diagnosis a few days before Christmas. “That (the test results) was at 4 pm in the afternoon. At 9 am the following morning, I had a quadruple bypass,” Evans told The Herald Sun. Evans met highly respected cardiologist Assoc/Prof Kushwin Rajamani at the In A Heartbeat book launch. Assoc/Prof Rajamani encouraged Evans to have a heart health check and followed up with him after the event.
DeepSeek Shocked Silicon Valley, but It’s Not Earth Shaking for Biotech
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Computational Techniques Are Driving a Tidal Shift in Therapeutic Protein Design
I recently attended the Molecular Machine Learning (MoML) Conference sponsored by the MIT Jameel Clinic, an institute focused on cutting-edge machine learning (ML) techniques in the life sciences. Computational approaches to drug discovery and development were the centerpiece of the symposium. Investor sentiment for ML-centric discovery biotechs has been turbulent recently, but researchers at MoML were widely and consistently enthusiastic.
The Future of Genetics in Pediatric Care with Dr. Caleb Bupp
The Future of Genetics in Pediatric Care with Dr. Caleb Bupp Join us today for a conversation on the exciting progress and possibilities of genetics in pediatric care, with Dr. Caleb Bupp. Caleb is the Division Chief of Medical Genetics and Genomics at Spectrum Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, and we get to hear from him about his path into this role, and how he first discovered his passion for helping young ones.
Big Ideas Monday Mini: Molecular Diagnostics
Welcome to the Big Ideas Monday Miniseries, brought to you by the For Your Innovation Podcast. Big Ideas is meant to enlighten investors on the long-term impact of innovation. This annual research report seeks to highlight the technological breakthroughs evolving today and creating the potential for super-exponential growth tomorrow. We believe that innovation is taking off now, corroborating our original research and boosting our confidence that ARK’s strategies are on the right side of change.
Bettering Human Health Through Artificial Intelligence with Sean McClain and Joshua Meier of Absci
Bettering Human Health Through Artificial Intelligence with Sean McClain and Joshua Meier of Absci Drug development is an extremely expensive endeavor, in large part because of the 96% failure rate of clinical drug trials. However, the new frontier of medicine has arrived, and Sean McClain and Joshua Meier (respectively the Founder/CEO and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer of Absci) are leading the charge.
#364: Grimes Embraces AI, But Copyright Challenges Loom, & More
1. Grimes Embraces AI, But Copyright Challenges Loom Pop singer Grimes has invited musicians to create new songs by cloning her voice using artificial intelligence (AI) and to split royalties 50-50 with her. While the music industry is focusing on copyright issues associated with new AI-generated songs trained on artists’ voices, Grimes is independent and seemingly happy to be a first mover in commercializing the genre.
#363: ARK’s Expected Value For Tesla Is $2,000 Per Share In 2027, & More
2. The Shapella Upgrade Builds On Ethereum’s Positive Momentum On April 12, the Ethereum network reached another important milestone that enabled withdrawals on its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network. After the network’s to PoS in September 2022, the Shapella upgrade completed its transition from Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining that began with the launch of the Beacon Chain in December 2020.
#361: PayPal’s Evolving Partnership With Apple Pay Could Come At A Price
1. PayPal’s Evolving Partnership With Apple Pay Could Come At A Price Last week, PayPal announced another partnership with Apple Pay. For some time, PayPal has processed Apple Pay payments through its Braintree merchant acquiring arm on the App Store and has competed with Apple Pay as a checkout option for consumers’ e-commerce purchases.
Proposed digital assets licensing framework for financial gatekeepers
On 29 March 2023, the Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023 (Bill) was introduced to the Senate. The Bill is a private member’s bill introduced by Senator Andrew Bragg. The Bill proposes: digital asset exchange licensing and requirements; digital asset custody licensing and requirements; stablecoin issuance licensing and requirements; and disclosure requirements for facilitators of central bank digital currencies in Australia.
#357: The Demise Of Silvergate Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Should Send A Strong Message To The Fed, & More
1. The Demise Of Silvergate Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Should Send A Strong Message To The Fed Last Wednesday, during a historic week for banking and financial markets, Silvergate Capital announced that it had entered Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership and would liquidate assets and wind down operations. Silvergate catered to institutional investors looking to transfer government issued (fiat) currency to crypto exchanges.
#356: Tesla’s Investor Day Offered No Flash, All Substance, & More
1. Tesla’s Investor Day Offered No Flash, All Substance Despite mixed reviews of Tesla’s Investor Day last week, ARK’s Tasha Keeney and Sam Korus found no shortage of important and exciting news. While many investors expected a flashy glimpse of its next generation vehicle, we believe Tesla shared news more profound than a product prototype: the roadmap for continuous cost declines associated with scaling production.
#354: Bitcoin NFTs Are Taking Off, & More
1. Bitcoin NFTs Are Taking Off With the launch of the Ordinals protocol, the Bitcoin network can now support non-fungible tokens (NFTs)1 directly on-chain. Users can inscribe images and other data in satoshis, the lowest denomination of bitcoin. Thanks to two Bitcoin software upgrades— in 2017 and in 2021—the Bitcoin network can incorporate novel metadata on the blockchain.
Discussing Our Exact Sciences Valuation
Discussing Our Exact Sciences Valuation Today, Tasha Keeney sits down with Simon Barnett to talk about ARK’s valuation of Exact Sciences and to share our outlook about the company’s trajectory in the next five years. Exact Sciences is the cancer testing company that has brought to market both Cologuard and Oncotype.
#352: AI On Big Tech Earnings: What We Learned
1. AI On Big Tech Earnings: What We Learned During the past few weeks, big tech earnings reports showcased artificial intelligence (AI), with total mentions of AI during Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft earnings calls more than doubling year-over-year. Microsoft’s mentions surged 633%, the largest increase, while Alphabet topped the absolute number of AI mentions at 32, exceeding those for Sales or Expenses.
Innovation is Taking Off
About Big Ideas To enlighten investors on the long-term impact of innovation, we began publishing Big Ideas in 2017. This annual research report seeks to highlight the technological breakthroughs evolving today and creating the potential for super-exponential growth tomorrow. We believe that innovation is taking off now, corroborating our original research and boosting our confidence that ARK’s strategies are on the right side of change. We hope you enjoy Big Ideas 2023! Download Report
Molecular Cancer Diagnostics
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) costs have collapsed, making molecular diagnostic tests more feasible and turbocharging our understanding of tumor biology.[1] By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), cancer diagnostics labs have created less invasive tests like liquid biopsies to supplement tissue biopsies.[2] As proof of clinical utility accumulates, ARK estimates that the total addressable market (TAM) for molecular cancer diagnostic tests in the US is ~$95 billion, its revenue...
#349: CRISPRme Adds Genetic Diversity To Genome Editing, & More
Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against Genesis Global Capital LLC and Gemini Trust Company LLC for offering and selling unregistered securities to retail investors through Gemini’s Earn product. The action occurred in the middle of a Twitter dispute between the two companies.
ARK’s Exact Sciences Expected Value In 2027: $140 Per Share
While not a main driver of our long-term forecast, the Oncomap franchise has synergies with the rest of Exact’s portfolio. Ultimately, some patients using Exact’s MRD service will relapse or advance, necessitating therapy selection testing. Conclusion Exact Sciences is a clear leader in the nascent molecular oncology testing landscape, with Cologuard and Oncotype DX offering durable sources of gross profit that can fund pipeline assets, debt repayment, and the maintenance of infrastructure.
#347: Year-End Message From Cathie Wood On Behalf Of ARK Invest, & More
1. Year-End Message From Cathie Wood On Behalf Of ARK Invest We acknowledge that a risk-off market environment has pushed investors back toward benchmarks during the last two years, disadvantaging strategies that focus on disruptive innovation. While innovation solves problems and typically gains traction during difficult times, some companies may be cutting back on research and development and other investments to build cash as a buffer against the fallout from higher interest rates.
#345: AI Software Arrives On The App Store, & More
1. AI Software Arrives On The App Store A photo-editing app launched in 2018, Lensa AI, recently exploded to the top of the App Store charts with its new generative-AI feature called Magic Avatar. For a few dollars, the app can train a personalized AI model based on user selfies and generate hundreds of stylized portraits. The product clearly has hit a responsive chord. Here are some of the results for ARK’s Chief Futurist, Brett Winton.
#344: Tesla’s New 500-Mile-Range Semi Trucks Defy Skeptics, & More
1. Tesla’s New 500-Mile-Range Semi Trucks Defy Skeptics Last week, Tesla delivered to PepsiCo the first in a 100-vehicle fleet of heavy-duty electric semi trucks with a driving range up to 500 miles. Tesla demonstrated that, fully loaded, its semi truck made a 500-mile trip without recharging, thanks in part to its impressive regenerative braking capability. The semi truck traveled up and down the 4136 ft. Grapevine Mountain, which barely changed the slope of the battery usage curve, as shown below.
#343: Bankruptcy Filings Reveal Gross Mismanagement At FTX, & More
1. Bankruptcy Filings Reveal Gross Mismanagement At FTX Initial filings reveal damning evidence that now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX misappropriated both investor and customer funds. John Ray, FTX’s bankruptcy expert who oversaw the Enron case, described the “unprecedented” situation.
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#338: Illumina’s Product Playbook Is Alive And Well, & More
1. Illumina’s Product Playbook Is Alive And Well A few weeks ago, Illumina (ILMN), in our view the dominant provider of gene sequencing equipment, hosted its inaugural genomics forum. The company assembled a dynamic set of speakers who proposed answers to obstacles slowing the adoption of genetic medicine around the world. Illumina’s management spoke extensively about the firm’s technology roadmap, which we have detailed in this technical summary.
Illumina Dusts Off the Old Playbook
Forward Keystone events for life science tools companies are like 18th Century naval battles. Carefully crafted competitive language (and hidden asterisks) aren't traded in real-time. Instead, companies blast the other's hull with product launch salvos months or quarters apart. This is how I feel about last week's Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF). By the end of this year, following ASHG and other conferences, I'll probably know more and think differently.
Illumina Dusts Off the Old Playbook
Forward Keystone events for life science tools companies are like 18th Century naval battles. Carefully crafted competitive language (and hidden asterisks) aren't traded in real-time. Instead, companies blast the other's hull with product launch salvos months or quarters apart. This is how I feel about last week's Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF). By the end of this year, following ASHG and other conferences, I'll probably know more and think differently.
#335: The Turnaround Time In Rocket Reuse Suggests That The Cost Of Refurbishing The First Stage Of The Falcon 9 Has Dropped From Roughly $13 Million To $1 Million In The Last Five Years, & More - ARK Invest
1. The Turnaround Time In Rocket Reuse Suggests That The Cost Of Refurbishing The First Stage Of The Falcon 9 Has Dropped From Roughly $13 Million To $1 Million In The Last Five Years Rapid rocket reusability is key to lowering launch costs and turbocharging space exploration.
#333: JavaScript Injections Enable Social Platforms To Track User Activity On Apple iOS In-App Browsers, & More
2. Yeast Could Enable The Production Of Anti-Cancer Medicine Synthetic biology involves genetically engineering small organisms like bacteria, giving them abilities that improve medicine, manufacturing, and agriculture.
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