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- Community, National News Current Affairs
- 28/11/2024
- 15:30
Deadly DIY: Asbestos Awareness Day Honours Victims & Sparks Urgent Awareness
MEDIA ALERT: 29 NOVEMBER 2024 Deadly DIY: Asbestos Awareness Day Honours Victims & Sparks Urgent Awareness National Asbestos Awareness Day is Friday 29 November On National Asbestos Awareness Day, the Asbestos Education Committee honours all victims of asbestos while continuing the national campaign in their honour to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres that can kill. Clare Collins, Chair of Advocacy Australia and the Asbestos Education Committee said, “With legacy asbestos remaining in one third of Aussie homes, and the number of deaths each year double the national road toll, the only way we can prevent deaths from exposure to asbestos…
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- Indigenous, Political
- 28/11/2024
- 15:22
Education union condemns repeal of Path to Treaty
The union representing 17,000 teachers and support staff in Queensland and Northern Territory non-government schools has condemned today’s move by the new Queensland government to repeal the Path to Treaty process. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said repealing the process was a disgraceful move. “Today is a shameful day in our state’s history,” Mr Burke said. “TheCrisafulli government has continued to show its absolute disrespect to Queensland’s First Nations Peoples and communities in using the first day in Parliament to repeal this important process. “For the vote to repeal the treaty and…
- Energy, General News
- 28/11/2024
- 14:46
Talent alert: Latrobe Valley locals speak out on nuclear risks as political inquiry comes to town
Thursday, November 28 A political hearing in Traralgon next week will hear from Latrobe Valley locals on their opposition to building nuclear reactors in the region. The federal Parliament’s select committee on nuclear energy is looking into a scheme from the Coalition to build nuclear reactors at sites around the country, including in the Latrobe Valley. Local doctors, former coal workers, and other members of the community are speaking out against the scheme, saying that the community wants investment in safe and reliable renewable power, not this proposal to put risky nuclear reactors in the region. They are concerned about…
- Energy, General News
- 28/11/2024
- 14:45
TEST Talent alert: Latrobe Valley locals speak out on nuclear risks as political inquiry comes to town
Thursday, November 28 A political hearing in Traralgon next week will hear from Latrobe Valley locals on their opposition to building nuclear reactors in the region. The federal Parliament’s select committee on nuclear energy is looking into a scheme from the Coalition to build nuclear reactors at sites around the country, including in the Latrobe Valley. Local doctors, former coal workers, and other members of the community are speaking out against the scheme, saying that the community wants investment in safe and reliable renewable power, not this proposal to put risky nuclear reactors in the region. They are concerned about…
- Disability
- 28/11/2024
- 14:40
PWDA Ready to Work with Government to Act on Special Rapporteurs Call to Abolish ADEs
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the End of Mission Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Professor Tomoya…
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- Crime, General News
- 28/11/2024
- 14:34
Coronial Inquest Into Bridgette “Biddy” Porter’s Death Granted
In response to Advocacy Australia’s request for an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the tragic killing of Bridgette “Biddy” Porter on behalf of Biddy’s…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 28/11/2024
- 14:26
Ceasefire in Lebanon: Australia for UNHCR appeals for continued assistance
UNHCR has delivered thousands of emergency items to displaced people in Lebanon following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “Wewelcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. We hope it can put an end to the violence, destruction, and immense suffering,” said Trudi Mitchell, CEO of Australia for UNHCR. Immediately after the ceasefire came into force, residents of south Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut and the Bekaa began their return after months of forced displacement. UNHCR will continue providing essential assistance as displaced people rebuild their lives after suffering much loss and destruction. Since the ceasefire announcement,…
- Community, General News
- 28/11/2024
- 13:32
MEDIA ALERT PIC/VISION OP TONIGHT Santa’s sleigh ride and tree lighting
WHAT: Santa’s sleigh ride & the lighting of the Martin Place Christmas tree tonight WHEN: Approx 7:45 pm Marching band and trumpeters play on…
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- Local Government
- 28/11/2024
- 12:30
Willoughby residents benefit most in 2023/24 Council Annual Report
Willoughby City Council has released the 2023/24 Annual Report showing positive outcomes for the community with over 85% of planned civic activities completed before…
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