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Hundreds of PFAS detections in Victoria’s Goulburn River catchment

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Just before Christmas a Freedom of Information request was received by Friends of the Earth from Goulburn Valley Water (GVW). GVW are responsible for providing drinking water to approximately 50 towns in the Goulburn River Catchment. The information provided by GVW shows that PFAS has been found in raw drinking water throughout the region. Testing for PFAS … Continued

Sydney’s bright start to 2025

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With its largest New Year’s Eve fireworks displays ever, Sydney has welcomed 2025 with a bang.   Up to a million people gathered around the harbour foreshore to see 9 tonnes of fireworks and 26,500 lights choreographed to original soundtracks. Hundreds of millions more are estimated to have watched the coverage around the world.   … Continued

Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis

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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal election.   Today’s routine indexation of income support payments is grossly inadequate, leaving millions unable to afford basic essentials. Youth Allowance for a single person living away from … Continued

OZ Lotto Draw no. 1611

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Official Results   OZ Lotto Draw no. 1611 Draw Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2024       Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers   12 47 4 15 24 38 7 (drawn order)                                   Supplementary Numbers   43 46 8   … Continued

Sydney New Year’s Day media call – TODAY

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WHAT: City of Sydney New Year’s Day media call      WHEN: TODAY 11am, Wednesday 1 January 2025     WHERE: Sydney Opera House forecourt (close to the restaurant Aria)    WHO: Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO  City of Sydney Producer, Stephen Gilby     Media contacts:   Elaine Kelly, 0477 362 550   Roxanne Macara, … Continued

Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis

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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal election.   Today’s routine indexation of income support payments is grossly inadequate, leaving millions unable to afford basic essentials. Youth Allowance for a single person living away from … Continued

New Year, New Standard: turning point for cleaner, cheaper driving

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The New Year heralds a significant step forward in Australia’s transition to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars with the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), according to the Electric Vehicle Council. Starting from 1 January 2025, the NVES will bring a wider range of EVs and fuel-efficient petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles to Australian roads, … Continued

Aussies urged to ditch resolutions for real life results

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Sydney, Australia, 1 January 2025 – Aussies are being urged to let go of unattainable health goals, as more than four in 10 (43%) will break their resolutions one week into the new year, while the vast majority (71%) will ditch them altogether by the end of January. The warnings follow fresh research from leading … Continued

Sydney welcomes 2025 in spectacular style

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With more fireworks from more firing locations than ever before, two specially created soundtracks, light shows, projections and an unforgettable concert, Sydney has rung in the new year in spectacular fashion.   The evening’s festivities began with a traditional smoking ceremony on the harbour, followed by the 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks, created by Indigenous … Continued

Oz Lotto draw no. 1611

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Official Results Oz Lotto draw no. 1611 Draw Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers (drawn order)[12] [47] [4] [15] [24] [38] [7]  Supplementary Numbers (drawn order)[43] [46] [8]  Division One Prize Pool $15,000,000.00 Total Prize Pool $23,523,575.89