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- Sport Recreation, Women
- 03/12/2024
- 07:30
Gender Equality Advocate Creates Weighted Bra For Sportsmen To ‘Brotest’ At Women’s 13.1% Pay Gap
Sixth annual Gender Discrimination Report sends Australia’s sporting bodies to the Sin Bin. “Today’s boardroom looks more like a locker room” says Gender Advocate…
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- Energy, General News
- 03/12/2024
- 07:26
UNRELIABLE POLLUTING COAL-FIRED POWER RESPONSIBLE FOR OUTAGES – RENEWABLE ROLLOUT NEEDS TO GATHER PACE
December 3, 2024 Australia’s coal-fired power stations are outdated, unreliable, polluting and must be replaced soon. Australia’s Energy Market Operator (AEMO) expects them all to close by 2038 at the latest. In November 2024 at least four ofNSW’s 12 coal powered generating units were shut down for maintenance. As these power stations age, the time, expense and complexity of this maintenance has increased. Coal-fired power stations generate power by burning coal, but this can also cause them to overheat during hot weather. This risks them suddenly switching off (known as a ‘trip’) during hot weather, which is a danger to…
- RetailOnline Retail
- 03/12/2024
- 07:10
eXp Realty Launches Local Sponsor Partnership Program to Strengthen Global Agent Success
New initiative pairs agents with in-country Local Sponsors to enhance market-specific expertise and supportBELLINGHAM, Wash., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced the launch of its Local Sponsor Partnership Program. This innovative initiative is designed to enhance local expertise while fostering global growth for eXp Realty agents.The program addresses the need for in-country support by pairing eXp agents with experienced Local Sponsors in their respective markets. These Local Sponsors provide hands-on guidance to ensure agents successfully implement…
- Manufacturing
- 03/12/2024
- 07:06
Overcoming Australia’s Welding Skills Crisis
Overcoming Australia’s Welding Skills Crisis Weld Australia’s Micro-Credential Program Offers a Lifeline Australia is grappling with a welding workforce crisis, with a projected shortfall of 70,000 skilled welders by 2030 threatening major national projects, including South Australia’s $9.9 billion Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project, the AUKUS submarine initiative, and critical shipbuilding programs. With larger firms absorbing available talent, small to medium-sized businesses are struggling to remain operational. In response, Weld Australia has launched an innovative micro-credential program designed to rapidly train job-ready, certified welders in just 12 weeks. This program complements traditional apprenticeships, offering a comprehensive solution to address both…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
- 03/12/2024
- 07:00
ACOSS demands immediate suspension of Targeted Compliance Framework and full, open legal investigation
ACOSS has called for the immediate suspension of the Targeted Compliance Framework following the latest revelations that income support payments may have been illegally cancelled, affecting at least 1,000 people between April 2022 and July 2024. In a letter to Employment Minister Murray Watt on Friday 29th November, ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie urged the Government to refer itself to the Federal Ombudsman and initiate a full legal and human rights investigation into the Compliance system. “If confirmed unlawful, this would mark the third instance in recent years of illegal action against people relying on income support for essentials,” said Dr…
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- General News, Political
- 03/12/2024
- 06:37
Diverse group of eminent Australians to decide McKinnon Prize for political leadership
A diverse group of expert Australians from across the ideological divide will decide this year’s McKinnon Prize for outstanding political leadership. The McKinnon Prize Shortlisting Committee and Selection Panel are responsible for the two-tiered selection process. The McKinnon Prize is judged by a broad panel of esteemed former politicians – as well as a diverse group of business figures, journalists, and civil society leaders. The McKinnon Prize also has a new Patron, with former Treasurer of Australia, The Hon Josh Frydenberg joining former Prime Minister Julia Gillard AC who has been a long-time supporter of the Prize. “I am delighted…
- Indigenous, Telecommunication
- 03/12/2024
- 06:30
Internet use grows in remote First Nations communities, but cost still a barrier
A newreport shows internet access in Australia’s remote and very remote communities improved in the past two years as 4G/5G, Wi-Fi and satellite infrastructure…
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- Government NSW
- 03/12/2024
- 06:26
NEW DATA FROM PEAK BODY SHOWS HUGE WAITLIST FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT, CALLS FOR ACTION AT SYDNEY DRUG SUMMIT
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) has released new waitlist data for individuals looking to access alcohol and other drug (AOD) services provided by NGOs. On any given day during the week of 23 – 27 September 2024, 1,819 people were on waitlists for NGO-provided AOD treatment services. This number climbs to 2,667 when accounting for individuals on multiple waitlists for various service types. NADA has called on the NSW Government to seize the opportunity presented by tomorrow’s Sydney Drug Summit (4 and 5 December) to enact meaningful drug and alcohol reform. NADA…
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- Finance Investment, Women
- 03/12/2024
- 06:13
Women’s Index shows Australia women paying the price for economic weakness
Australia’s path to gender financial equality is experiencing significant challenges, as highlighted by the latest Financy Women’s Index (FWX). Progress to gender financial equality…
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