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- Political
- 18/10/2024
- 13:24
Family First to Fight for Repeal of Dangerous ‘Equality’ Bill
Family First has pledged to repeal the dangerous Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill if its candidates are elected to the NSW Parliament in 2027. The bill put forward by Alex Greenwich, which passed the lower house of the NSW Parliament today, threatens the safety and rights of women, girls, and children by removing key safeguards in the name of so-called equality. Lyle Shelton, National Director of Family First, expressed deep concern about the implications of the bill, particularly its allowance biological men to identify as women by changing their sex on their birth certificates at a whim. “This exposes girls…
- Government Federal, Insurance
- 18/10/2024
- 12:58
Flood insurance inquiry reports on industry failures
TheHouse Standing Committee on Economicshas released its report on the inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. The Chair of the committee,Dr Daniel Mulino MP,said thetitleFlood failure to future fairnessreflected “the collective failure by insurers to meet their obligations to policyholders after the 2022 floods, and our hope for a fairer system in the future through the 86 recommendations in this report.” Dr Mulino saidthat “too many cases were badly mishandled. Inconsistent decision-making meant neighbours received different outcomes after the same event. Long delays caused emotional, mental health and financial strain. More than two years on, many people…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Animal Animal WelfareRights
- 18/10/2024
- 12:05
Humane Society International seeks His Majesty King Charles’ support to end live lamb cutting (mulesing) – Australia’s controversial farming practice
In a recent letter to King Charles III, Humane Society International (HSI) Australia and Humane Society International/United Kingdom have brought the controversial practice of live lamb cutting—or ‘mulesing’—to His Majesty’s attention and are seeking his endorsement for an effective and humane solution. “As King Charles is the patron for The Campaign for Wool, and is a well-respected conservationist and lover of nature, we wanted to ensure that His Majesty was fully aware of the issue, as we seek his support for a humane solution,” said Georgie Dolphin, HSI Australia’s Animal Welfare Campaigner. “His Majesty is a keen supporter of wool…
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- Immigration, National News Current Affairs
- 18/10/2024
- 11:39
Australia’s low fertility is all good news
SPA responds to news on Australia’s fertility Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) has welcomed news that Australia’s fertility has fallen to 1.5 children per woman,…
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- Sport Recreation
- 18/10/2024
- 11:37
Williams Racing drivers try mining giants at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds
Ahead of the Austin race, F1 drivers and Team Principal go from speed to strength TUCSON, Ariz.–BUSINESS WIRE– In a thrilling departure from the…
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- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 18/10/2024
- 11:16
C29 Metals Successfully Completes A$2.45 Million Placement, Fully Subscribed
Perth, Australia – 18 October 2024 | C29 Metals Limited (ASX: C29) ("C29" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the successful completion of a fully subscribed placement (the “Placement”), raising A$2.45 million (before costs) from sophisticated and professional investors. The funds raised will be directed towards the exploration of the Company’s Ulytau Uranium Project in Kazakhstan, as well as for working capital. Highlights: A$2.45 Million Raised: The Company has received firm commitments to raise A$2.45 million through the issuance of 34,507,042 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of shares at A$0.071. Structure: 20,952,179 Placement Shares will be…
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- General News, Regional Country Services
- 18/10/2024
- 10:35
Play your part in keeping children safe in sport
Play your part in keeping children safe in sport The NSW Government will host a series of interactive child safety workshops in the Central West and Western Plains next week to help local sporting organisations keep children safe from harm and abuse in sport. The NSW Office of Sport has partnered with the Office of the Children’s Guardian to deliver the workshops which will provide practical information on the simple steps sports clubs can take to protect children. The workshops will be held at Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst on 22, 23 and 24 October and will be delivered by MattSibley,…
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- Food Beverages
- 18/10/2024
- 10:27
Tasmanian Beekeepers Association asks for Tasmanian floral emblem to be changed to Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida) from Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus)
Tasmanian Beekeepers Association Media Release 18 October 2024 Tasmanian Beekeepers Association asks for Tasmanian floral emblem to be changed to Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida) from Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) The Tasmanian Beekeepers Association today asked the Tasmanian government to consider changing the state’s floral emblem from the Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) to Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida). Tasmanian Beekeepers Association president LindsayBourke says Leatherwood Honey is entirely unique and, thanks to the Leatherwood tree (Eucryphia lucida), cannot be produced anywhere else in the world. “Both Leatherwood honey and the Leatherwood plant (Eucryphia lucida) are entirely unique and synonymous with Tasmania. In fact,…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 18/10/2024
- 10:22
‘Fantastic milestone’ for 88 new specialist GPs in South Australia
The Royal Australian College of GPs will welcome 88 new fellows as specialist GPs in South Australia at a ceremony on Saturday 19 October, which will also celebrate the state’s annual RACGP Award winners. The new GPs attending the event in Adelaide Town Hall will include eight rural generalists – GPs who’ve completed Additional Rural Skills Training in fields such as anaesthesia and obstetrics. Fellowship of the RACGP (FRACGP) reflects a doctor’s qualification and expertise as a specialist GP and is the culmination of around 11 years of education, training, rigorous assessment, and experience in primary care. RACGP President Dr…
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