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- Aviation, Industrial Relations
- 23/10/2024
- 06:15
HUNDREDS OF QANTAS ENGINEERS TO STRIKE THIS MORNING
***MEDIA ALERT*** Around 300 Qantas engineers across Australia will walk off the job for 24 hours from this morning (23/10), following repeated industrial actions by workers across major airports this past month, after the airline refused to meet with workers to discuss the latest enterprise agreement. Melbourne: from 10AM AEDT — Melbourne Tullamarine Airport’s International Terminal 10:30AM (1st Floor Qantas Help Desk) AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow 11:00AM (Outside International Terminal Qantas Departures) AMWU Victorian State Secretary Tony Mavromatis + ETU Victorian Organiser Shannon Crundwell Brisbane: from 9AM AEST – Brisbane Domestic Terminal Speeches will begin at 9:45 outside the…
- Government QLD, Transport Automotive
- 23/10/2024
- 06:10
Next Queensland government urged to charge ahead with EV adoption efforts
Ahead of this weekend’s election, Electric Vehicle Council CEO Samantha Johnson said the next state government, whatever its political stripes, must keep its foot on the pedal to boost EV uptake, to lower costs for households and improve air quality in their communities. As Queenslanders grapple with high living costs, EVs provide significant savings due to lower running expenses and reduced maintenance needs compared to petrol or diesel vehicles. Electric vehicles have proven popular in the Sunshine State, representing nearly 10 percent of all new light vehicles sold in Queensland in Q2 this year - a five-fold increase on the…
- Government Federal, Government NSW
- 23/10/2024
- 06:01
HUGE SPIKE IN PEOPLE WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO VISIT A GP
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 The percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP has more than tripled in New South Wales over the past four years, according to damning new research. The report titled Access Denied: Australians Locked Out of Quality Healthcare, was commissioned by peak social services body NCOSS and conducted by the University of Canberra. NCOSS chief executive Cara Varian said the report found that patient experiences with vital health services including GPs, specialists and dentists in NSW had gone backwards since its 2020 report and that regional areas were more heavily impacted than metropolitan areas.…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 23/10/2024
- 06:00
Communities and leaders now have access to free education toolkit to help reduce impact of dementia
In response to the pressing need to raise community understanding of dementia, Dementia Australia has created a free, easy to use Community Education Toolkit…
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- Business Company News
- 23/10/2024
- 05:11
GJK Facility Services Hosts Educational Session With Dr. Chantel Thornton During Breast Cancer Awareness Week
Empowering Women and Their Health in the Workplace at GJK Facility ServicesMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2024 / In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Week, George Stamas, AM, Director of GJK Facility Services, organized a nationwide educational session featuring renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Chantel Thornton. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and regular breast cancer screenings.Dr. Chantel Thornton, Specialist Breast Cancer Surgery Dr. Thornton engaged with the GJK team in a live-streamed session, providing valuable insights and practical advice to employees across the country. She emphasized the critical role of early…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 23/10/2024
- 05:00
100 years old, 100 years strong: ANMF marks a remarkable milestone
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), its Executive, State and Territory Branches and members all across the country will today celebrate a remarkable milestone – a century of serving and advocating for the rights and well-being of nurses, midwives, and the communities they serve. From just 700 members in 1924, the ANMF has steadily grown to stand as Australia’s largest union, boasting a membership of over 326,000 nurses, midwives, personal carers and students. Over the century, the union has achieved extraordinary accomplishments in protecting, promoting and progressing the professional and industrial rights of members and safer healthcare policies and…
- Travel Tourism
- 23/10/2024
- 04:40
Altezza Travel Wins Two Nominations at 2024 World Travel Awards
MOSHI, TANZANIA / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2024 / Altezza Travel has been named Tanzania's Leading Tour Operator and Tanzania's Leading Destination Management Company at the 2024 World Travel Awards. Since 1993, the awards have highlighted excellence across the global travel industry, recognizing top companies, destinations, and organizations.Altezza Travel team representatives receiving awardsAltezza Travel team representatives receiving awards at the 2024 World Travel Awards for Tanzania's Leading Tour Operator and Tanzania's Leading Destination Management Company. Mt. Kilimanjaro, a key destination for Altezza Travel, was also named "Africa's Leading Tourism Attraction," reaffirming the mountain's appeal as one of Africa's most sought-after…
- Oil Mining Resources
- 23/10/2024
- 02:41
Ekati Diamond Mine achieves historic milestone of 100 million carats produced
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited (ASX:BDM) (Burgundy or the Company) is proud to announce that the Ekati Diamond Mine has reached a historic milestone of 100 million carats produced. As Ekati currently celebrates 26 years of production, this impressive achievement is a reminder of the quality of this long-life asset and everyone’s efforts, hard work, and dedication over the past two and a half decades.Ekati has an impressive history as Canada’s first diamond mine and continues to rank in the top 10 producers world-wide, renowned for its high-quality, ethically sourced diamonds. Running a…
- Business Finance
- 23/10/2024
- 01:55
MSCI Appoints Luke Flemmer to Lead and Expand Private Assets Business
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE-- MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, has appointed Luke Flemmer as Head of Private Assets, effective October 22. In this role, Flemmer will lead the firm’s Private Assets product development process and be responsible for building, scaling and overseeing MSCI’s Private Assets business. Flemmer is based in New York and will report to Alvise Munari, Chief Product Officer. Previously, Flemmer served as Managing Director, Head of Digital Strategy for Alternative Investments in the Asset Management Division at Goldman Sachs. Before joining Goldman Sachs in…
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