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***MEDIA ALERT*** Aussies on lowest incomes priced out of rentals

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***MEDIA ALERT***   A new Everybody’s Home report reveals Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of renting in virtually every corner of the country, despite a rise in Centrelink payments and rent assistance. The ‘Priced Out’ 2024 report shows people who primarily rely on Centrelink payments and the full-time minimum wage would be … Continued

Aussies on lowest incomes priced out of rentals

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A new Everybody’s Home report reveals that Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of renting in virtually every corner of the country, despite a rise in Centrelink payments and rent assistance.  The ‘Priced Out’ 2024 report shows people who primarily rely on Centrelink payments and the full-time minimum wage would be in … Continued

Builders pave the way for solving workforce shortages

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Releasing its Future of the Workforce report, Master Builders Australia forecasts the building and construction industry needs 130,000 additional workers this year to overcome workforce shortages.   This shortfall is on top of those required for natural attrition and requires federal and state governments to prioritise reforms that will attract and retain more workers.   “While it … Continued

Keeping a pulse on prevention – how wearable devices can help address one of Australia’s biggest public health concerns

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An estimated half a million Australians have atrial fibrillation (AF), which is an irregular pulse or heartbeat.1,2 AF is a major public health issue. In 2020-21 an estimated $1.4 billion was spent on AF, making it the second most expensive cardiovascular disease condition in Australia.3 Wearable devices such as smart watches can help identify possible … Continued

MEDIA ALERT | Protest at Dutton’s nuclear address in Sydney

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WHERE: Martin Place at Pitt Street (outside the Fullerton Hotel)  WHEN: 11.15am Monday 23 September People from across the climate, environment and union sector will assemble outside opposition leader Peter Dutton’s address to the Committee for Economic Development Australia to say: WE CAN’T AFFORD NUCLEAR! Expect banners, signs and chants along with music and flying cash, illustrating … Continued

Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Digital Economy Navigator to Bridge the Digital Economy Gap in Countries Worldwide

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A pioneering endeavor to measure and assessthe digital economy maturity ofcountries worldwide, the DENexamines 50 countries to help stakeholders achieve sustainability, accessibility, and shared prosperity across borders through an evidence-based approach The Navigator aligns with the DCO’s goal of becoming the premier knowledge and data platform on countries’ digital economies, fostering global cooperation and new … Continued

Housing disaster will extend for years if population growth ignored

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  Without a mature discussion on population growth, the housing crisis will extend for years to come, according to Sustainable Population Australia (SPA).   SPA National president Peter Strachan says there is deep denial within the government that population is the main factor driving housing demand. “The government’s focus is on supply while the demand … Continued

Zambrero to celebrate 300 restaurant milestone with 90,000 burrito giveaway this Wednesday

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22 September 2024: This Wednesday, 25 September, Zambrero will be giving away 300 burritos at every one of its 300 locations. That’s 90,000 free burritos.  The promotion marks the opening of its 300th restaurant globally, cementing it as Australia’s largest Mexican restaurant chain. “We wanted to take this moment to celebrate with our customers, and what better … Continued

Zambrero celebrates 300th restaurant opening with global burrito giveaway this Wednesday

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22 September 2024: Australia’s largest Mexican restaurant franchise, Zambrero, is celebrating the opening of its 300th restaurant with a giveaway of 300 burritos at every Zambrero in the world this Wednesday, 25 September. “We wanted to take this moment to celebrate with our customers, and what better way than with free burritos,” Zambrero CEO Matt Kenny said. Zambrero … Continued