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- Defence, Government Federal
- 17/12/2024
- 14:41
JCPAA publishes report of inquiry into Defence 2022-23 Major Projects Report
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has published its report into the 2022-23 Major Projects Report. Chair of the Committee, Hon Linda Burney MP said, ‘Now in its sixteenth year, the Major Projects Report (MPR) continues to be an important tool for Defence accountability and transparency. In 2022-23, the twenty projects contained in the MPR constitute around 31percent ($58.6 billion) of Defence’s total acquisition budget.’ The Committee examined a wide range of issues this year, including the reasons for the Auditor-General’s qualified conclusion and emphasis of matter. The Committee made four recommendations, which when implemented, will result in…
- Food Beverages
- 17/12/2024
- 13:32
Aussie avocado growers’ favourite Christmas recipes
All year Aussie avocado growers work hard to tend their orchards to ensure that their trees are healthy, that they flower successfully and produce…
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- Government Federal
- 17/12/2024
- 13:14
Committee reports on Australia’s efforts to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty
The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report titledInquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The Chair of the Subcommittee,Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated, “Most stakeholders to the inquiry noted that progress has been made globally towards the abolition of the death penalty.” “However, in the current challenging geopolitical conditions, there are signs that specific groups are more likely to face the threat of the death penalty. We also heard there is a risk for States to backslide. Progress cannot, therefore,…
- Environment
- 17/12/2024
- 13:10
COMPANY FINED $60,000 FOR BREACHES OF TYRE STORAGE GUIDELINES
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued two penalty notices totalling $60,000 and an official caution to a Western Sydney company for allegedly storing rubber waste tyres improperly and creating a serious fire hazard. During an inspection of the Clean Earth Tyre Recycling premises in June, EPA officers discovered the company was stockpiling waste tyres above its licence limits and storing them in a way that heightened the risk of fire. NSW Director of Operations Jacinta Hanemann said tyre stockpiles at the company’s St Marys waste facility did not comply with the Fire & Rescue NSW Guideline for Bulk…
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- Education Training, Veterans Affairs
- 17/12/2024
- 12:26
CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian
It is with deep sadness that Charles Darwin University (CDU) acknowledges the passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory,…
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- Food Beverages
- 17/12/2024
- 12:18
Tasmanian Beekeepers Association says Leatherwood Honey is a great accompaniment for Christmas lunch
Tasmanian Beekeepers Association says Leatherwood Honey is a great accompaniment for Christmas lunch With Christmas Day fast approaching The Tasmanian Beekeepers Association urged Australians to include Leatherwood Honey in this year’s Christmas lunch. President Lindsay Bourke saysLeatherwood Honey is totally unique and adds the flavour of the Wilderness World Heritage Area to any dish. MrBourke says Leatherwood Honey offers a luxurious touch to both traditional and contemporary Christmas dishes. “Leatherwood Honey is renowned for its distinctive taste and creamy texture and it’s derived from the nectar of the leatherwood tree (Eucryphia lucida). “Tasmania is the only place in the world…
- Legal
- 17/12/2024
- 12:06
Golf cart and kangaroo collisions; what happens when you’re injured at the work end of year party?
A crash involving a golf cart in pursuit of a kangaroo on their boss’ property has reminded employers to provide a safe work environment, even if the end of year work party has changed location. Work and Roads Lawyer at Slater and Gordon Shweta Dey said that most injuries that occur at a work Christmas party will be covered. “Just like the usual workplace, it’s an employer’s responsibility to ensure a safe environment for its employees. It being a party doesn’t change this, it’s still considered a work environment. “But where the work Christmas party ends may be surprising for…
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- Business Company News, Information Technology
- 17/12/2024
- 11:56
New arrival adds to Sunshine Coast’s cyber-security arsenal
A national player in cyber-security has chosen the Sunshine Coast for its first base outside Canberra. The arrival of Cybermerc – experts in detecting…
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- Environment
- 17/12/2024
- 11:07
MUSWELLBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL FINED $8,000 FOR LEAK AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Muswellbrook Shire Council has been fined $8,000 and issued with an official caution after a leak of ferric sulphate at its Muswellbrook Water Treatment Plant earlier this year in March. Between 2500 and 3000 litres of the corrosive liquid, which is used as a coagulant, leaked from a hole in the ferric sulphate storage tank and spilled into a contained (bunded) area. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation found that a temporary pump was left on, following a regular floor cleaning of the bund. This resulted in ferric sulphate inadvertently pumping into an onsite evaporative pond that stores waste…
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