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- Federal Budget, Government Federal
- 26/03/2025
- 07:12
OPAN EXPRESSES CONCERN AT LACK OF AGED CARE FUNDING IN FEDERAL BUDGET
MEDIA RELEASE 26 March 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has expressed concern that the Federal Budget lacks adequate funding for the aged care sector. OPAN CEO Craig Gear OAM acknowledged the $291 million in this Budget to continue to deliver on the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, but reiterated that older people continue to wait too long for Home Care Packages. “Unsurprisingly, this Budget had a strong focus on easing the cost of living pressures facing Australian families in the lead-up to a Federal election,” Mr Gear said. “Our aged care sector…
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- Environment
- 26/03/2025
- 07:00
No Local Energy Hubs in federal budget, regional communities now pin hopes on election promise
For immediate release 26 March 2025 The Renewable Energy Alliance (RE-Alliance)and Community Power Agency – two organisations working for more than a decade in renewable energy regions – say last night’s budget is a missed opportunity for regional communities. RE-Alliance and Community Power Agency, alongside partner Yes2Renewables, have been calling for improved community engagement and access to reliable information in regional communities about Australia’s shift to renewables, through Local Energy Hubs. Local Energy Hubs would be physical centres with a strong outreach program staffed by independent local experts to provide accurate information about what’s happening in renewable energy regions. RE-Alliance…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, Youth
- 26/03/2025
- 07:00
Safe Steps’ ‘Unanswered Calls’ doco delivers powerful appeal for family & domestic violence support specifically for children and youth
With more than 40 per cent of our country’s young people under the age of 16 being exposed to family and domestic violence[1], Safe Steps will hold its Adelaide launch of Unanswered Calls – a short documentary that highlights the plight of this group of vulnerable Australians. In Unanswered Calls, two young people bravely share their lived experience of family and domestic violence. Their stories are accompanied by insights and commentary from leading industry experts and community safety champions, including: SA Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence & Minister for Children Protection, The Hon…
- Federal Budget, Union
- 26/03/2025
- 06:49
Budget shows only Labor gets Australia’s potential as a 21st century manufacturing powerhouse
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) has endorsed the Federal Budget handed down by the Albanese Labor Government, describing it as a long-term boost for workers. AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow noted the budget locks in critical investments for the nation’s manufacturers under the Future Made in Australia initiative, shoring up Australia’s manufacturing capabilities well into the future. Including: Whyalla support:$219.3 million to support the Whyalla steelworks through its ongoing administration. Green iron fund:$1 billion in grants for investments supporting green iron production, including up to $500 million for Whyalla. Green aluminium credits:$2 billion in grants to support aluminium smelters to…
- Federal Budget, Federal Election
- 26/03/2025
- 06:24
The Federal Government Budget excluded new funding to support over 50,000 Australian stoma patients.
The Federal Government’s pre-election budget last night failed to provide any new support for 50,000 stoma patients who were waiting on a funding agreement…
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- Food Beverages, General News
- 26/03/2025
- 06:00
HAY ST MARKET AT PADDY’S BRINGS A NEW ERA OF FOOD AND MARKET CULTURE TO SYDNEY
Sydney’s highly anticipated food destination, Hay St Market at Paddy’s has opened its doors today, adding an exciting new experience to theHaymarket precinct. This…
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- Education Training, Federal Budget
- 26/03/2025
- 05:50
Welcoming a federal budget prioritising all levels of education
26 March 2025 The union for teachers and support staff in non-government schools commends the federal budget for delivering historic reforms to Australia’s education system. “This is the result of three years of federal government repairs to the school and early childhood education and care sectors,” said Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch Secretary Carol Matthews. “Together with much-needed cost-of-living relief, the government’s commitments will help build and maintain a sustainable, high-quality education workforce.” 100% funding in all public schools: The IEU supports a world-class public education system accessible to all children in all communities. “We congratulate the government…
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- Finance Investment, Information Technology
- 26/03/2025
- 05:30
Bitcoin goes political XBT goes public
Bitcoin goes political XBT goes public As a pro-Bitcoin shift in U.S. politics gains momentum, a historic cryptocurrency domain is making waves in the…
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- General News, Transport Automotive
- 26/03/2025
- 05:00
RACV CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO MANDATE ANTI-THEFT SCREWS TO COMBAT NUMBER PLATE THEFT
With almost 27,000 number plates stolen across Victoria in 2024, representing a 45.8 per cent increase since 2023, RACV is calling on the Victorian…
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