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- Building Construction, Community
- 26/11/2024
- 16:46
Master Builders urges homeowners to take caution this Asbestos Awareness Week
26 November 2024 This National Asbestos Australia Week, Master Builders Australia joins industry calls for caution around ageing asbestos, particularly as the summer season approaches and more Australians undertake home renovation projects to save costs. It’s estimated that one in three Aussie homes may still contain asbestos and tragically, around 4,000 Australians die each year from asbestos-related diseases. With the rise in renovations and simple additions like home security installations, homeowners could unwittingly put themselves at risk by drilling into asbestos eaves to install security cameras, CCTV systems, and sensor lights. These actions can release asbestos fibres which, when not…
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- Aviation
- 26/11/2024
- 15:54
HELPING TAMWORTH PILOTS TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites pilots of all licence categories to attend the upcoming pilot safety seminar in Tamworthnext week. Each year,…
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- Disability, Mental Health
- 26/11/2024
- 15:53
Social media ban risks isolating disabled youth
The Australian Government’s proposed legislation to restrict social media access for people under 16 risks seriously harming Australia’s disabled young people. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) joins other disability advocacy organisations in opposing the blanket ban outlined in theOnline Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024.Instead, it calls for a nuanced approach that respects young peoples’ human rights to inclusion, expression, and access to information. “Social media can be a lifeline for young people with disability, providing one of the few truly accessible ways to build connections and find community,” said CYDA CEO Skye Kakoschke-Moore. “Cutting…
- Business Company News, Information Technology
- 26/11/2024
- 15:40
Sunshine Coast selected for new subsea cable landing point
In a major win for connectivity and economic growth, Sunshine Coast Council will partner with Google, NEXTDC and others on Australia Connect, an initiative…
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- Local Government
- 26/11/2024
- 15:20
Celebrating a century: North Sydney Resident Shirley Briggs turns 100
Mayor Baker of North Sydney joined the 100th birthday celebration of Ms. Shirley Briggs, a lifelong North Sydney resident whose family roots date back…
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- General News, RetailOnline Retail
- 26/11/2024
- 15:03
Surprising Item Aussies Are Searching for This Black Friday: The Answer Will Shock You
Black Friday sales in Australia are traditionally dominated by searches for big retail names like JB Hi-Fi, Amazon, and The Good Guys. This year is no different, with search volumes reaching over 20K for these major retailers. However, a surprising trend has emerged among the usual suspects of tech gadgets and shopping sprees—Aussies are turning to Google for something unexpected: a better electricity deal. Amid the frenzy for AirPods, Apple Watches, and Lego F1 sets, “Origin Energy” has quietly entered the search race with a surprising 200+ searches. This may not seem like much compared to the juggernauts of retail,…
- Indigenous
- 26/11/2024
- 13:56
QYAC Holds Successful AGM on Minjerribah
The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) is pleased to announce it held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Minjerribah on Saturday 23 November, 2024. QYAC is a Registered Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) created under the Native Title Act 1993 to manage the recognised Native Title rights and interests of the Quandamooka people following the Determination on the 4 July, 2011. The AGM saw the election of the following Board members: Rosemary Bell for the Junobin (Gonzales) family; Leigh McPhail for the Kindarra family; Cameron Costello for the Mary Indoole Compignie family; Dean Parkin for the Liza Jungerboi family. QYAC…
- Technology Innovation
- 26/11/2024
- 13:41
Yakult, Lurpak, Sennheiser, BYD, Casio and Spotify Are Among the Global Winners of the 2024-2025 World Branding Awards
LONDON–BUSINESS WIRE– The 18th edition of the World Branding Awards honoured the success and achievements of some of the World’s Best Brands as National,…
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- Business Finance
- 26/11/2024
- 13:26
Asana Announces Strategic Partnership with Datacom to Enhance Enterprise Solutions for ANZ Customers
SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Asana, a leading enterprise work management platform, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Datacom, one of the largest and…
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