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How do we prevent sexual violence? This week, experts explore what works.

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On Friday 28 March, Emily Maguire, Professor Michael Salter and Kathleen Maltzahn will explore approaches to sexual violence prevention at SASVic’s free online event, facilitated by UK sexual violence expert Professor Fiona Vera-Gray. Kathleen Maltzahn, CEO of specialist sexual assault services peak body SASVic, says, “Sexual violence is often overlooked in the broader conversation about … Continued

Women change the climate in Castlemaine

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Friday 28 March – Sunday 30 March 2025 Castlemaine, Victoria The stage is set for ‘Women Changing the Climate’ – an unparalleled gathering of visionary women leaders, changemakers, and advocates, in all diversity, from across the country who will gather in regional Victoria at the iconic Castlemaine Town Hall next weekend. Women in Australia and … Continued

Brookvale welcomes its first Return and Earn Bulk Centre

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Brookvale is now home to a Return and Earn Bulk Centre, designed to make recycling eligible bottles and cans easier than ever before. Brookvale Return and Earn Bulk Centre is the 15th return point on the Northern Beaches but the first of kind, featuring the latest ‘tip and go’ technology. This allows users to deposit … Continued

AWU commends Albanese Government for prioritising real people over fishy theatrics

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The Australian Workers’ Union has commended the Albanese Government’s legislative amendment to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.  AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow said the legislation finally ended unnecessary uncertainty around fish farming operations in Macquarie Harbour and provided clarity for Tasmanian workers. “Our Tassie members have known for years that inner-city activists are … Continued

Study shows climate change threatens movement of birds through northern Australia

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Habitat degradation and erratic rainfall conditions are impacting the movement of birds through northern Australia’s fragmented landscape, a new study by Monash University has found. Analysing 17 years of data about the movement of nearly 800 endangered purple-crowned fairy-wrens in north-west Western Australia, researchers have for the first time been able to identify exactly how … Continued

Dangerous Precedent: ALP Bends Environmental Laws for Industry Interests

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY 27 MARCH 2025 The Climate Council expressed deep disappointment at the Albanese Government’s last minute decision to weaken Australia’s national environment laws. “The Prime Minister promised to strengthen our broken environmental laws this term, instead he has weakened them,” said Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie. After abandoning reform to the national environmental … Continued

Federal Budget falls short of what is needed to truly address inequality and poverty: Oxfam

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In response to the 2025 Federal Budget, Oxfam Australia Acting Chief Executive Dr Chrisanta Muli said:    “In a world facing unparalleled crises, escalating conflict, and growing poverty, the Australian Government’s Federal Budget falls short of what is needed to truly address inequality and poverty, both domestically and internationally.  “We welcome the Australian Government’s commitment to … Continued

Dramatic new video shows Great Koala National Park destruction

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Further delays to declaring the park threaten thousands of hectares Stills, video, and Uncle Micklo grabs here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_mczyHrtpBULl48hRzmDT-tdSvZyggMB Editors please note: Paul Hilton has specified that his video and stills are one time use only, no archiving, no resale and should be credited “Paul Hilton/Calumn Hockey for Earth Tree Images” The stills and video in the … Continued