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- Environment, Political
- 28/11/2024
- 18:30
A climate win and a nature loss
On the imminent passage of the Future Made in Australia legislation, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Chief Executive Kelly O’Shanassy said: “In a rapidly changing global energy landscape, the Future Made in Australia package provides a strong foundation for Australia to establish world-leading renewable-powered manufacturing and export industries. “Right now, Australia is fuelling global heating through our coal and gas exports, but with Future Made in Australia, we can export climate solutions, not pollution. “ACF commends the Greens, crossbenchers and the government for reaching an agreement and making sure coal, oil and gas cannot be funded through Future Made in Australia.…
- Community
- 28/11/2024
- 18:03
The Salvation Army to extend their support to Gladstone locals doing it tough with the opening of Booth’s Food Kingdom
Media invited to attend Friday 29 November, 1pm for media interviews 25 Tank Street, Gladstone The Salvation Army in Gladstone is working with the local Anglican Church to take on responsibility for their food distribution service, which was at risk of closing. The current service at 25 Tank Street will be rebranded as “Booth’s Food Kingdom” and responsibility for its operation with move to The Salvation Army from Monday 2 December. “This important service provides affordable food and grocery options to locals battling with the current cost-of-living crisis. The Salvation Army is pleased that we’ve been able to work with…
- Business Company News
- 28/11/2024
- 17:18
Introducing Momentrs: Sydney based Rezilium launches Momentrs, a workplace training program aims at reducing gender-based violence and family abuse through mentorship
Thursday 28 November 2024 – Sydney based leadership development firm Rezilium today officially launched Momentrs, a bespoke mentoring training program whose goal is to…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 28/11/2024
- 17:11
Galderma’s Phase III OLYMPIA 1 Data Published in JAMA Dermatology Demonstrate That Nemolizumab Improves Core Signs and Symptoms of Prurigo Nodularis
Full results from the phase III OLYMPIA 1 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of nemolizumab in adults with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis have been…
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- Energy, Government Federal
- 28/11/2024
- 17:05
Heatwaves and hot summer, struggling coal highlights the urgent need for renewables
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER Heatwaves and hot summer, struggling coal highlights the urgent need for renewables A VERY HOT SUMMER ahead will test the limits of our ageing and unreliable coal-fired power stations. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a very hot summer ahead, which will put enormous pressure on Australia’s ageing coal-fired power stations. You wouldn’t expect a 40-year-old car to keep running smoothly, and we can’t rely on these ageing stations to deliver during extreme heat. Coal outages this week forced our grid operator to take action to keep the…
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- Business Company News
- 28/11/2024
- 16:49
Skilled workforce recession requires apprenticeships boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is desperately concerned at the 38 per cent decline in apprenticeship andtraineeship commencements in a four-month period…
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- General News, Legal
- 28/11/2024
- 16:42
Vale Tom Hughes AO KC
Thursday, 28 November 2024 Statement Brett McGrath – President, Law Society of NSW Vale Tom Hughes AO KC The solicitors of the NSW express their sorrow at the passing of the Hon Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes AO KC, one of the most formidable, talented and courteous lawyers to grace our system of justice. The Law Society of NSW joins with the Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell, and the NSW Bar Association in paying tribute to an advocate whose extraordinary abilities and acumen led him to become Australia’s first law officer, serving as Attorney General from 1969 – 1971. Tom…
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- Energy, Government Federal
- 28/11/2024
- 16:36
ACOSS applauds $500 million investment to retrofit social housing and cut power bills
ACOSS applauds the Federal Government’s deal with the Greens to invest in an additional $500 million to retrofit another 50,000 social housing properties with energy-efficient, electric and solar upgrades. “This is an important investment that will improve the lives of thousands of people living in social housing who are struggling with extremely hot conditions and skyrocketing energy costs,” said Dr Cassandra Goldie, ACOSS CEO. “Home energy upgrades mean permanent and significant cuts to energy bills, healthier living conditions, and a significant reduction in carbon emissions. “Recent ACOSS research shows that people experiencing financial stress are struggling to cool their homes…
- Government VIC, Union
- 28/11/2024
- 16:31
Forest Fire Management Victoria members begin industrial action
Today across Victoria AWU members working for Forest Fire Management Victoria(FFMV) employed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action(DEECA) begin protected industrial action. This action is being taken in order tohave the ability to bargain for fair wages and conditions, which under the VictorianGovernment’s wage policy is not possible. This morning saw up to 800 forest firefighters begin protected industrial action.Along with a 30-minute work stoppage the firefighters have also begun protectedactions that will see some non-emergency paperwork not completed, meal breakstaken at the depot, interruptions in work to speak to the public about theenterprise negotiations and the…
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