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- Business Company News, Political
- 18/10/2024
- 21:00
The Business Vote: Lord Mayoral Scorecard
The Victorian Chamber is proud to release our initial assessment of Lord Mayor candidates for the City of Melbourne Policy positions against those essential areas as required by the business community. We have been vocal in the need for candidates to focus on four main areas: Accessibility into and through the CBD Cleanliness Safety Financially sound. The Victorian Chamber researched and analysed the candidates’ policies from publicly available sources to ascertain if they are realistic, achievable and fiscally sound. Two Lord Mayor candidates are standouts in the Victorian Chamber assessment of business-orientated policies. More detailed analysis can be…
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- Sport Recreation
- 18/10/2024
- 17:15
UCI Women’s WorldTour 2024 – Tour of Chongming Island kicks off
SHANGHAI, Oct. 15, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The highly anticipated UCI Women’s WorldTour 2024 – Tour of Chongming Island kicks off on Oct. 15, 2024. Eighteen…
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- Technology Innovation
- 18/10/2024
- 17:11
FPT Software Recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services & Professional Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment
HANOI, Vietnam–BUSINESS WIRE– FPT Software has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services (MSS) 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc…
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- Travel Tourism
- 18/10/2024
- 17:00
TOKYO SKYTREE and TV Anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” Holding 1st Collaborative Event — “Jujutsu Kaisen in TOKYO SKYTREE”
TOKYO, Oct. 18, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ -- TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "Jujutsu Kaisen in TOKYO SKYTREE," the first collaborative event between the tower and TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen." The event kicked off on Wednesday, September 25, and will last until Sunday, December 22, 2024. Special website of "Jujutsu Kaisen in TOKYO SKYTREE" https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/jujutsukairou/ Image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108036/202410097799/_prw_PI1fl_jZMP9y0N.png The 450-meter-high Tembo Galleria has an exhibition that allows visitors to look back on the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen," as well as photo spots where visitors can take snapshots with the characters. Limited-edition items only available at…
- Human Resources, Industrial Relations
- 18/10/2024
- 16:34
Kids under 15 working in footy club canteens leads to fine for child employment breaches
A sole trader supplying canteen services to Bayside sports clubs has been fined $4000 and placed on a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to breaking Victoria’s child employment laws, including to employing children below the minimum working age, and for shifts of up to 8 hours. Wage Inspectorate Victoria, the state’s child employment regulator, began investigating Kanteen Krew after receiving a tip-off alleging it was employing children under 15 without a licence. Today, in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the owner of the canteen services business pleaded guilty to 23 charges, comprising employing: 10 children without a child employment permit…
- Energy, Government Federal
- 18/10/2024
- 15:56
Peter Dutton hates the reality of renewable energy, but loves the fantasy of nuclear reactors
18 October 2024 Climate advocacy organisation Solutions for Climate Australia called out Federal Liberal leader PeterDutton for again attacking renewable energy, this time visiting Western Australia, to object to offshore wind projects in the state, while privately promoting nuclear reactors. “Again we have the ridiculous situation where the Federal Liberal Party is committing to stop clean renewable energy projects, instead locking in more expensive and climate polluting gas and coal, while pinning their hopes on ultra-expensive and toxic nuclear reactors that will probably never be built,” said Dr Barry Traill, Director of Solutions for Climate Australia. “Mr Dutton’s visit to…
- Education Training, Veterans Affairs
- 18/10/2024
- 15:08
Veteran community to benefit from free mental health and suicide prevention training
Veterans and their families have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, thanks to an Australian Government-funded initiative launched today by leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid Australia. Announcing the official launch during Veterans’ Health Week, Acting CEO Ebony Whitehouse says the Mental Health Protect program reflects this year’s theme of ‘Keep connected’ in recognising the role these connections have in keeping the community safe. ‘We know that the broader veteran community are often the first point of contact for veterans, and they will be first to recognise signs of mental health problems or psychological…
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- Science
- 18/10/2024
- 15:02
Monash Expert: Severe weather warnings and our changing climate
Authorities are warning residents across parts of Victoria and NSW to batten down the hatches as a severe thunderstorm brings flash flooding, large hail and damaging winds. Available to comment: Dr Kim Reid, Research Fellow, Monash School of Earth Atmosphere and EnvironmentContact details: +61 410 858 950 orKim.Reid@monash.edu (Please email or text before calling) Extreme rainfall and flooding Synoptic weather systems Tropical-extratropical interactions Atmospheric rivers The following can be attributed to Dr Reid: “With climate change increasingly reshaping our weather, we are likely to see more intense storms as the planet warms. Intense thunderstorms can bring high amounts of rain…
- General News, Mental Health
- 18/10/2024
- 14:50
Psychiatry: An Industry Under Scrutiny – Mental Health Exhibit Expose Opens in Sydney
As Mental Health Month draws to a close, a chilling exhibition on violations of human rights in the psychiatric system, Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, opens today in Sydney. It aims to raise awareness of the potentially harmful practices within the psychiatric industry to provide essential information to help individuals and families safeguard their mental health. Hosted by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), the exhibition will run for two days and shine a spotlight on the often hidden risks associated with psychiatric treatments. The exhibition presents an unvarnished history of psychiatry, from its origins to modern day practices,…
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