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- Education Training, Indigenous
- 23/10/2024
- 11:22
First Nations Introduction to University program supporting regional cohorts for the first time
Aspiring First Nations educators in regional areas can now access Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Introduction to University Program, with the successful course offered for…
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- Hospitality, Travel Tourism
- 23/10/2024
- 11:20
Local Adelaide woman picks up Hero of the Year at national awards
23 October 2024: Local Adelaide womanClaire Andthas had her commitment to going above and beyond recognised with Hero of the Year award at the…
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- Government NSW
- 23/10/2024
- 11:07
HUGE SPIKE IN PEOPLE WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO VISIT A GP IN RICHMOND – TWEED REGION
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 HUGE SPIKE IN PEOPLE WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO VISIT A GP IN RICHMOND - TWEED REGION The percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the Richmond - Tweed region has increased more than 175% 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…
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- Government NSW
- 23/10/2024
- 11:03
HUGE SPIKE IN PEOPLE WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO VISIT A GP IN SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS AND SHOALHAVEN REGION
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 HUGE SPIKE IN PEOPLE WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO VISIT A GP IN SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS AND SHOALHAVEN REGION The percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region has increased more than ten-fold 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…
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- General News, Political
- 23/10/2024
- 10:53
Monash experts: Latest polls show US election race is closer than ever
Latest polls ahead of the United States presidential election on 5 November show the gap between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump closing tightly, with the candidates now essentially tied across five key battleground states. With just two weeks left until polling day, experts are predicting this may be the closest election in recent years and the coming days are crucial for each candidate as they look to shore up support from swing voters. Available to comment on the US election generally and specific areas listed: Dr Tom Chodor, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations Contact: tom.chodor@monash.edu Special interests include…
- Community, Environment
- 23/10/2024
- 10:49
New upgrades make Return and Earn easier in Bathurst
Return and Earn has launched an innovative “takes-all” trial set to transform how Bathurst residents recycle eligible drink containers. Local machines have been upgraded…
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- Building Construction, Property Real Estate
- 23/10/2024
- 10:47
Housing Crisis: 10 Sydney Councils Speeding Up Approvals, 10 Lagging Behind
As Australia struggles to meet the ambitious goal of building 1.2 million homes by 2029, the Business Council of Australia (BCA) has pointed to underperforming councils as a significant barrier. In a new report released this week, theBCA urges the government to name and shame councils that are lagging behind in approval processes and exacerbating the national housing crisis. In July 2024, NSW launched an online report card system to hold councils accountable for delays in Development Application (DA) approvals. However, NSW remains the only state with such transparency. The BCA’s new It’s Time to Say Yes to Housing report…
- Energy, Regional Country Services
- 23/10/2024
- 10:33
Residents living within 100 miles of community-owned Manilla Solar project invited to invest
October 23, 2024 New England and North West residents are being invited to invest in the 4.6 MW community owned solar and battery storage project Manilla Solar, with expression of interest opening and community engagement roadshow events across the region to be held this week. Communities living within 100 miles of the project and national investors who see the value in the project are being invited to invest. The Manilla Solar project was first conceived in 2012 and in 2023 successfully raised $435,000 from 82 investors to acquire the project. The aim is to attract investors who live within 100…
- Community, LGBTQIA
- 23/10/2024
- 10:06
WALL OF LOVE REMEMBRANCE GARDEN LAUNCHED TO CELEBRATE DAVID POLSON’S 70TH BIRTHDAY
Qtopia Sydney is proud to announce the launch of the Wall of Love Remembrance Garden in honour of Emeritus Founding Chair David Polson AM’s…
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