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- Gambling, Government Federal
- 27/11/2024
- 11:29
Bipartisan plan to break the political deadlock on gambling advertising
27 November 2024 A ban on gambling advertising would help lift millions of Australians out of future poverty. But free-to-air TV stations, other commercial media, and sporting codes, lobby hard that the loss of the ill-gotten revenue they make from the current situation is too financially painful to bear. The major political parties appear to be paralysed by the prospect of a backlash from the media and the sporting codes. It’s political gridlock, while Australians suffer, losing an average more than $1,500 a year for every person in the country. Here’s the solution: A comprehensive ban on gambling advertising. Impose…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 27/11/2024
- 11:01
No aid or access as Israel intensifies its ethnic cleansing of the North Gaza governorate, says Oxfam
Israel is in the late stages of ethnic cleansing of the North Gaza governorate, Oxfam says. For fifty days, Israel has prevented Oxfam, its partners, and other humanitarian agencies from delivering life-saving aid to thousands of starving people in north Gaza. Amitabh Behar, Oxfam Executive Director, said: “Our staff in Gaza have been desperately trying for nearly two months to reach starving civilians but have been blocked by the Israeli military. We know that many children are trapped and will be starving to death. “Israel’s ethnic cleansing of the north Gaza governorate proves once again that it is operating with…
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- Community, General News
- 27/11/2024
- 10:31
MEDIA ALERT City of Sydney Christmas program revealed
WHAT: Details of the City of Sydney’s Christmas program will be announced in front of the state’s tallest Christmas tree at Martin Place. Join us as we kick off a month of festive fun that features markets, concerts, choirs, lights, decorations and Santa. The media launch will feature a visit from Santa, his elvers and his amazing sleigh. We’ll have special performances by the Australian Girls Choir, a first look inside Santa’s house and the Martin Place markets and we’ll be joined by this year’s charity partner - Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. WHEN: TOMORROW 9.30am, Thursday 28 November 2024 WHERE:…
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- Art, General News
- 27/11/2024
- 09:50
MEDIA ALERT: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 exhibition opens at the Maritime Museum
TIME AND DATE: November 28, 11:00am – 12:00pmLOCATION: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street Darling Harbour The Australian National Maritime Museum is thrilled to once again be presenting the premiere exhibition of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 winners and finalists. Run by London-based Oceanographic Magazine, this prestigious competition is now in its fifth year and returns to the Museum for the second time after being one of the most popular exhibitions in its last iteration. Opening on November 28, this exhibition features 118 images that highlight the beauty and majesty of the ocean, while also drawing attention…
- Travel Tourism
- 27/11/2024
- 09:37
BIG4 Castlemaine’s Commitment to Accessible Tourism Wins Silver in the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won Silver in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards. The award was announced at a recent gala ceremony at Palladium at Crown in Melbourne. The Victorian Tourism Awards are hosted annually by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) to honour business excellence and performance within the industry. BIG4 Castlemaine owner Claire Height said she was delighted to achieve recognition for the park’s commitment to providing accessible accommodation and holiday information and experiences for mobility-impaired guests. "This award is particularly important to me and the BIG4 Castlemaine team,” “Ms…
- Environment, Government Federal
- 27/11/2024
- 09:31
Conservationists to parliamentarians: don’t let vested interests tell you what to do
In response to the news that business and mining lobby groups are trying to blow up the passage of legislation to create a national environment protection agency, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s CEO Kelly O’Shanassy said: “It would be completely unacceptable if vested interests were able to snap their fingers and get politicians to do their bidding. “Without an independent environment protection agency – and with little progress towards the full reform of Australia’s unfit-for-purpose nature law – more and more unique Australian animals and plants will go extinct. It’s that simple. “An independent EPA is desperately needed to take the…
- Building Construction, Information Technology
- 27/11/2024
- 09:15
Reflecting on Regulatory Shifts in 2024 and Preparing for Australian Construction Industry Changes in 2025
Sydney, Australia – November 2024: As 2024 draws to a close, the Australian construction industry reflects on a year marked by rapid regulatory changes.…
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- Business Finance
- 27/11/2024
- 09:11
Northern Trust Asset Management 2025 Global Investment Outlook: Expect U.S. Stocks to Outperform; High Yield Bond Market Is Attractive
Earnings Growth Backs U.S. Equities; Strong Credit Quality Supports High Yield Market; U.S. Money Market Funds Remain Attractive; Private Credit Has Room to Grow…
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- Business Finance
- 27/11/2024
- 09:10
Gartner Announces the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference 2025 in Sydney
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT): What: Gartner CFO and Finance Executive Conference 2025 When: 24-25 March 2025 Where: Hilton Sydney 488 George Street Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia Details: Gartner experts will explore the theme “Autonomous Finance: Driving Transformation, Productivity and Change” during the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference 2025. Sessions will cover how organizations can navigate various issues - such as higher interest rates, challenged growth, scarce labor, cost pressure, security threats, and the scramble for AI use cases - by rapidly evolving, transforming, and redefining data, processes, technologies, staff…
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