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- Local Government
- 20/11/2024
- 16:38
Willoughby City Council promotes sustainable fashion with unique Preloved Fashion Pop-Up
Willoughby City Council is excited to announce a unique Preloved Fashion Pop-Up event this November, aimed at promoting sustainable fashion. The event will be an afternoon of eco-friendly shopping where attendees can explore a carefully curated selection of pre-owned clothing and accessories from local charity stores, including Vinnies and Lifeline. Attendees can also book a free session with a professional stylist. Bring along one or two items from your wardrobe and learn how to style them, what to pair them with, and how to accessorize. While pre-booking is recommended, walk-ins will be accommodated as time slots become available. The event…
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- Environment, Government Federal
- 20/11/2024
- 16:10
Australia drops to 52nd place on global climate index
Australia has dropped two places on this year’s global Climate Change Performance Index, chiefly because of the government’s plans to increase coal and gas production. The annualClimate Change Performance Index compares the climate action performance of 63 countries and the EU, which together account for more than 90% of global climate emissions. “While the Albanese government’s renewable energy rollout is commended, Australia has been marked down for continuing to subsidise fossil fuels and approve new coal and gas projects,” said the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate program manager Gavan McFadzean. “Australia is accelerating the decarbonisation of the electricity system but continues…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 20/11/2024
- 16:09
‘Inspirational’ GPs honoured in RACGP’s national awards
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is celebrating GPs going above and beyond for their patients in an annual awards ceremony in Perth on Wednesday 20 November. Each year, Australia’s peak body for GPs honours doctors and general practices making an exceptional contribution to the wellbeing of their communities through its state and national awards. All the state winners are shortlisted for the national awards, which include other honours such as the Rose-Hunt award, the RACGP’s highest accolade. RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins congratulated this year’s winners, who will receive their awards on the evening before the opening…
- Environment, Political
- 20/11/2024
- 16:04
Plan International Australia responds to the Australian Government’s $50 million Loss and Damage pledge at COP29
For immediate release: Wednesday 20 November Plan International Australia responds to the Australian Government’s $50 million Loss and Damage pledge [Baku, Azerbaijan] Plan International Australia today welcomes Australia’s commitment of $50million to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. The loss and damage caused by climate change is completely and irrevocably reshaping the lives of communities across the Pacific region. Adolescent girls in particular are facing immense hardship, with half of girls surveyed in our recent research having missed out on school due to climate events. More than a quarter of girls we surveyed already have less food and…
- General News
- 20/11/2024
- 15:36
Businesses set to raise $100,000 for Victoria’s only children’s hospice
This November, giant piggy banks will hit the road in an effort to raise $100,000 for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and…
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- Books Literature, Sport Recreation
- 20/11/2024
- 15:31
New Book Inspires Young Fans with Stories of National Heroes, Triumphs, and Passion for Football
Move over Messi, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Salah, Haaland, and Mbappé! They may be the names young football fans may immediately picture when thinking of the…
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- Business Finance
- 20/11/2024
- 15:11
FPT and SCSK to Form Joint Venture, Revolutionizing Japan’s Legacy Systems and Talent Landscape
TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– Global leading technology corporation FPT, through its subsidiary FPT Consulting Japan, and the Japanese tech giant SCSK Corporation (SCSK) recently announced plans…
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- Education Training, Employment Relations
- 20/11/2024
- 15:00
Union branches being ‘deserted’ in universities
There are indications higher education staff are deserting their principal union. The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) said that the impact for higher education staff is that their inputs will be lost in matters of governance and workplace operations. The peak university industrial relations body said that the latest changes in the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) following elections and notified to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) reveal that it has been unable to fill almost 25 per cent of more than 830 positions on offer. “For example, at the Australian Catholic University branch and sub-branches there were 26…
- Information Technology
- 20/11/2024
- 14:40
Colin Biggers & Paisley Becomes First APAC Customer for New Risk & Compliance Solution from iManage
Innovative Australian law firm expands usage of iManage platform with purpose-built solution to better manage conflicts checks, clearance and streamline business intakeCHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™, today announced that Colin Biggers & Paisley – an Australian based legal practice with 500 professionals across three offices – has become the first customer in the APAC region to select Risk & Compliance from iManage to more effectively check for conflicts of interest, accelerate business intake processes, and better manage risk across the firm.As an existing iManage Cloud customer, Colin Biggers & Paisley…
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