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- Government QLD, Union
- 27/11/2024
- 13:24
Public Outcry at Surf Lifesaving Queensland’s Disgraceful Pay Offer
Beachgoers have come out in strong support for Professional Lifeguards, signing a petition in mass numbers to advocate for an increase in their wages. Despite broadcasting record revenue, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is refusing to give Lifeguards a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living. In response to the stalemate at the bargaining table, the Australian Workers’ Union have taken to the beaches to rally public support for their cause. AWU State Secretary Stacey Schinnerl said, “the community deserve to be made aware that the people that work so hard to protect us are not being treated with…
- Business Company News
- 27/11/2024
- 13:10
Indonesia’s “Yayasan Kota Kita Surakarta” Receives Recognition from UNAOC-BMW Group’s Intercultural Innovation Hub
CASCAIS, PORTUGAL / ACCESSWIRE / November 26, 2024 / "Yayasan Kota Kita Surakarta", an organization based in Indonesia, is one of ten global grassroots initiatives recognized by the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Hub, a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, implemented with the support of Accenture, during a Ceremony held in the framework of the 10th UNAOC Global Forum in Cascais, Portugal under the theme "United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future - Reflecting on Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity". The Forum convened prominent figures, political leaders, UN officials including the…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Environment
- 27/11/2024
- 12:49
Six reservoirs near Melbourne record PFAS detections
Six reservoirs near Melbourne record PFAS detections Six drinking water supplies located to the west and north west of Melbourne have had PFAS chemicals detected in them over the past 16 months according to a Freedom of Information request from Greater Western Water. All detections were recorded in raw water, however treatment methods at water treatment plants often have limited success in removing PFAS and apparently no testing was conducted on the drinking water itself. It appears that Greater Western Water only started testing for PFAS chemicals in drinking water supplies in July 2023. The impacted reservoirs include Djerriwarrh Reservoir…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 27/11/2024
- 12:16
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE BLUEPRINT EXPERT REFERENCE GROUP
The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) is proud to have now officially handed the Blueprint for the National Not-for-Profit Sector (the Blueprint) to the Federal Government. This Blueprint shows clearly the enormous role the sector performs across Australia. We now look forward to engaging with the Federal Government and the wider parliament to ensure that the Blueprint is faithfully and fully enacted. In the immediate term, the BERG wants to see swift action on the Blueprint. Firstly, we call on the Federal Government to issue a detailed, written response to the Blueprint and each of its initiatives, by 31 March…
- Education Training
- 27/11/2024
- 12:06
25 teachers and staff honoured for 50-plus years in NSW public education
More than 1,000 years of combined service in the NSW public education system have been recognised with 25 teachers and staff honoured at the Department of Education Service Recognition Dinner. Last night's event shone a light on some of the most committed and hard-working educators in the state, who have each chalked up more than 50 years of service with the Department. They were joined by 35 other staff who were recognised for reaching the landmark in 2023. The inspiring stories of teachers, school administrators and support staff who have achieved the milestone include: Dale and Paul McFadden: This extraordinary…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 27/11/2024
- 12:00
Australian-based Southern Dental Industries continuing distribution and global exportation of poisonous dental product to ‘lower socio-economic markets’
World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry calls for immediate action, suspension of mercury-based amalgam from CEO Samantha Cheetham. (MELBOURNE, VIC) – Despite the trend of all other major dental product manufacturers ceasing production and distribution of the controversial mercury-based dental fillings, and contrary to a worldwide treaty calling for a ban on its use in children and pregnant women, the Australian-based family business, Southern Dental Industries (SDI), led by CEO Samantha Cheetham has stated they have several more years of sales ahead, focusing on, in their own words, “lower socio-economic markets.” The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry is demanding immediate action…
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- Art, Entertainment
- 27/11/2024
- 11:50
Musical minds to become stars after film’s award nominations
An independent feature film with a cast and crew made up entirely of Alice Springs locals has become a strong contender for several major…
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- Education Training
- 27/11/2024
- 11:49
New federal school funding act fails to address workload
The Better and Fairer Schools (Funding Reform) Act passed by Federal Parliament last night (26 November) fails to compel meaningful employer action on excessive teacher workloads, according to the union representing 17,000 teachers and support staff in Queensland and Northern Territory non-government schools. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said while the new arrangements acknowledge teacher workload and staff wellbeing, they fail to require specific and enforceable workload interventions at the school or system level. “Employers must also be held to account for spiralling workloads in their schools,” Mr Burke said. “While the…
- Environment, Government VIC
- 27/11/2024
- 11:43
MEDIA ALERT: Health Leaders Warn of Toxic Gas, Call for Electrification Equity
WHEN:8.30am - 9:30am,Thursday 28th November 2024 WHERE:Victorian Parliament Steps,Spring St, Melbourne WHAT: Healthcare workers and concerned community members will gather on Victorian Parliament Steps to send the Victorian Government a strong message that continued use of gas cooktops in homes is harmful to health and leaving vulnerable Victorians behind. An open letter is being delivered to Premier Allan addressing the urgent health issues of gas cook-tops and why we need faster action to ensure renters, and low-income residents aren't left behind in the electrification transition. The open letter is signed by fifteen health and equity organisations and dozens of Victorian…
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