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- Government Federal
- 27/11/2024
- 18:20
Treaties Committee tables report on AUKUS agreement
TheJoint Standing Committee on Treatiestoday tabled the report on its inquiry into theAgreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion(AUKUS agreement). The report makes eight recommendations, including a recommendation that supports the agreement and recommends that the Australian Government take binding treaty action. The report was agreed to by all Committee members. The AUKUS agreement creates a framework to facilitate the communication and exchange of naval nuclear propulsion information between Australia, the United Kingdom…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Government Federal
- 27/11/2024
- 18:13
Trading North: Agriculture Report Released
The Australian Parliament’sAgriculture Committeehas made 13 recommendations following an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets. The inquiry examined ways to deepen engagement with Southeast Asia in food and agriculture with reference toInvested: Australia’s Southeast Economic Strategy to 2040(the Moore report). Committee Chair,Meryl Swanson, said: ‘The Moore report emphasised the significance of Australia’s relationship with Southeast Asia at an economic level, but urged us to look beyond trade to a broader and more closely integrated relationship with the region.’ ‘Australia has an important role to play in the food security of Southeast Asia through food exports…
- Local Government
- 27/11/2024
- 18:11
North Sydney Council’s Special Rate Variation – Fact Sheet
For additional information andfull details about the proposed Special Rate Variation please see the attached fact sheet. ENDSContact details: For enquiries and interview requests, please contact media@northsydney.nsw.gov.au
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- Local Government
- 27/11/2024
- 17:50
Have your say on North Sydney Council’s Special Rate Variation
North Sydney Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) as part of its strategy to secure long-term financial sustainability. Council is facing significant financial challenges due to a number of factors. These include increased costs associated with the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment, declining revenue from non-rate sources and rising asset renewal backlogs. These challenges are compounded by increased service delivery costs, ageing infrastructure, and the needs of a growing population. Despite implementing cost-saving measures, including a major organisational restructure in 2023, these challenges persist. Without intervention, the funding gap will continue to widen, impacting…
- Government VIC
- 27/11/2024
- 17:34
SCHOOL SAVING BONUS SAVES FAMILIES $1 MILLION IN ONE DAY
Victorian families have already saved more than $1.2 million in back-to-school costs – hitting the milestone just one day after the School Saving Bonus began rolling out. Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced as of Tuesday, the cost-of-living relief scheme has helped Victorian families save more than $1.2 million. The scheme delivers $400 to support families for every child who attends a Victorian government school. Almost 60 per cent will be used for school activities, and around 20 per cent towards uniforms and textbooks each. Parents or carers of 700,000 students will receive an email granting them access to…
- Technology Innovation
- 27/11/2024
- 17:26
FPT Named in The Application Modernization And Multicloud Managed Services Landscape by Leading Independent Research Firm
HANOI, Vietnam–BUSINESS WIRE– Global IT firm FPT announced its inclusion in Forrester’s The Application Modernization And Multicloud Managed Services Landscape, Q4 2024. This press…
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- Emergency Services, Environment
- 27/11/2024
- 16:41
Emergency leaders say nuclear reactors pose unnecessary risk
WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBERFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NUCLEAR REACTORS WOULD introduce significant and unnecessary risk to Australian communities and emergency responders, including firefighters already stretched by escalating climate fuelled disasters, warns Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) in a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia. Greg Mullins, speaking on behalf of 38 former fire and emergency service chiefs from across Australia said: “Our firefighters are on thefrontlines of escalating climate fuelled disasters, like bushfires and floods, fuelled by climate pollution. They’re not trained or equipped to deal with nuclear emergencies that could arise from nuclear reactors or…
- Technology Innovation
- 27/11/2024
- 14:40
NTT DATA Announces Intent to Acquire Niveus Solutions to Accelerate Global Leadership in Google Cloud
Niveus Solutions establishes NTT DATA as a top global partner for Google Cloud services, advancing industry-specific AI and cloud capabilities worldwide LONDON–BUSINESS WIRE– NTT…
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- Community, RetailOnline Retail
- 27/11/2024
- 14:30
Coles kicks off annual SecondBite Christmas Appeal to help feed Aussies in need
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Coles kicks off annual SecondBite Christmas Appeal to help feed Aussies in need Coles today launched its annual Christmas Appeal…
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