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MEDIA RELEASE: Australia’s biggest community heat survey launches ahead of dangerous 2025-26 summer

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  1 December 2025, Sweltering Cities has today launched the Summer Survey 2026, Australia’s largest community survey on heat, health and homes, calling on people around the country to share their lived experience of rising temperatures and dangerous heatwaves driven by climate change.   The survey collects qualitative and quantitative data on how people manage … Continued

UN visit sparks renewed calls for Australia to overhaul immigration detention

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Experts across the refugee sector urge UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to use its visit to Australia, starting today, to investigate harmful immigration detention policies that breach human rights.  A national coalition of legal, academic and advocacy organisations has today called for an urgent reform of Australia’s immigration and detention system, releasing a joint … Continued

Five everyday Australians recognised for their leadership and advocacy in reshaping the HIV response

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Melbourne, Australia 1 December 2025 – The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) and Gilead Sciences Australia are proud to announce the 2025 Community Champions. Five remarkable everyday Australians have been recognised for their leadership, support and advocacy for people living with HIV.  Now in its fifth year, the Community Champions program continues … Continued

Australia’s AI Safety is at Risk

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Australia’s AI Week from 24-30 November came with a significant Ministerial announcement on 25 November: a plan to create a national AI Safety Institute by the federal government.  The country faces a very hard slog to help this institute deliver AI security.   The Social Cyber Group (SCG) welcomes this overdue step by the Australian government … Continued

Christmas Injury Spike: First Aid Training Urged for Safer Festive Season

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Key Facts: December sees an increase in injuries from slips, falls, motor vehicle accidents, drownings and food poisoning Top festive season risks include ladder falls (affecting 5,000 Australians annually), electrical injuries, alcohol-related incidents, and gift-related hazards for children Workplace injuries also rise before Christmas due to increased pressure to complete tasks before year-end Summer brings … Continued

Christmas Injury Spike: First Aid Training Urged for Safer Festive Season

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Key Facts: Christmas period sees increased injury risks both at home and work, with December showing higher incident rates Common festive season injuries include ladder falls (5000 hospitalisations annually), electrical injuries, food poisoning, and alcohol-related accidents Water-related incidents increase during summer holidays, affecting both children and adults Workplace injuries rise in the pre-Christmas period due … Continued

Christmas Construction Deadline: White Card Safety Critical for Young Workers

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Key Facts: A White Card is mandatory for anyone working on or accessing construction sites, including casual labourers, apprentices, and delivery drivers White Card courses take about five hours to complete and cover essential safety knowledge, including hazard control, safety laws, PPE usage, and emergency procedures Summer holidays see an increase in young casual workers … Continued

Ride4Bella 12 Hour Ride-a-thon

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Ride4Bella 12 Hour Ride-a-thonRide4Bella: Community Rallies for an Extraordinary Day of Strength, Heart and HopeEvent Date: Saturday 29th NovemberLocation: 13 Villers Drive WendoureePurpose: Raising vital funds & awareness for the SMA CommunityHosted by: Hot Temple & Advanced CranesLink for info & donations: linktr.ee/ride4bellaEnquires: Melanie Mullen #0418 331 994VNR & Images: Via … Continued