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Tour de Kids starts today – Join Starlight for the ride that gives back

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Key Facts: ·        Tour de Kids is Starlight’s epic national cycling challenge ·        The challenge officially starts TODAY and runs until the 31st October ·        Cyclists of all ages and abilities across Australia are invited to ride the distance for sick kids ·        This year, Starlight is aiming to raise $750,000 to support over 19,000 … Continued

New index shows Victoria’s housing crisis deepening

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New index shows Victoria’s housing crisis deepening Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened across almost every key measure, with new data released today showing surging rents, a ballooning social housing waitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness because of family violence and housing stress.   Council to Homeless Persons’ (CHP) 2025 Housing Insecurity Index reveals:   … Continued

RBA decision risks further increases to unemployment

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ACOSS is disappointed by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave interest rates on hold, as people with the least continue to suffer. “Today’s decision fails to confront the reality of rising unemployment ,” CEO of ACOSS Dr Cassandra Goldie said. “With underlying inflation inside the RBA’s target, there’s no case to hold rates … Continued

LAUNCHED TODAY – Every Call for Help Should Be Heard: DV Safe Phone Sets Goal of 5,000 Lifelines this October

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Every Call for Help Should Be Heard: DV Safe Phone Sets Goal of 5,000 Lifelines this October     IMAGES HERE National charity DV Safe Phone officially launched their SAFE PHONE campaign for October, which is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The national launch happened at Queensland Country Bank headquarters with the MOUNT ISA branch collecting phones … Continued

RBA must cut rates to support jobs

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ACOSS is calling on the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates tomorrow amid clear signs of the labour market slowing. “The economic risk now lies with jobs and incomes growth, with ABS data showing that there were two people unemployed for every job vacancy, the highest ratio since 2021,” said ACOSS CEO Dr … Continued

TODAY MEDIA INVITATION: Sept 29 in Townsville: Every Call for Help Should Be Heard: DV Safe Phone Sets Goal of 5,000 Lifelines this October

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MEDIA INVITATION:   TODAY Monday September 29 at 9.45am Queensland Country Bank – 333 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale (Townsville) DV Safe launches Safe Phone campaign for Sexual Violence Awareness Month (OCTOBER)   TODAY national charity DV Safe Phone will officially launch their SAFE PHONE campaign for October, which is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The national … Continued

Sultan bin Ahmed Visits Al Rahma Village in Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka–BUSINESS WIRE– His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited Al Rahma Women’s Village in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, a community dedicated to widows, orphans, and their families. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250926962681/en/ Sultan bin Ahmed … Continued