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A survey of hundreds of Australians reveals that the majority oppose the Coalition’s Super for Housing policy, dismissing it as “short-sighted” and ineffective at solving the nation’s housing affordability crisis. National housing campaign Everybody’s Home’s survey of 740 people shows 76 per cent of respondents oppose allowing first home buyers to access $50,000 from … Continued
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Restrictions on movement and total siege making aid operations almost impossible – Oxfam As Gaza enters the eighth week of an Israel-imposed siege, blocking aid, vital supplies and commercial goods, Oxfam staff are describing conditions as the “stuff of nightmares”, with Israel’s mass forced displacement orders spreading terror, Oxfam said. Israel has issued repeated forced … Continued
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SSI is expanding its footprint in Queensland with the official opening of a new office in Zillmere, designed to strengthen partnerships and deliver complementary services to one of Brisbane’s most diverse and fast-growing communities. The new office will be officially opened on Thursday, 24 April, from 10am–12noon, by the Member for Lilley, the Hon Anika … Continued
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STEPS Pathways Charity is offering supporters the chance to win a luxury European holiday and cruise as part of their STEPS Grand Winter Ball raffle. The black tie gala is the charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year, with each ticket sold contributing to critical funds needed to run STEPS Pathways College, a unique live-and-learn … Continued
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New data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has shown that Australia’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) continues to rank among the lowest in the world. In 2024, Australia gave 19 cents for every $100 in national income, which was a less generous figure than 84% of OECD countries. Globally, there was a drop … Continued
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The Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge is coming up on Saturday, 10 May, and kicks off the exciting 2025 Kokoda Challenge event series! The special event is on Mother’s Day weekend this year, making it the perfect opportunity for participants to spend quality time with their mum or family, as they take on an unforgettable hiking … Continued
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Tuesday 15 April 2025 Dozens of people have been killed in Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur region following intense fighting over the weekend. The seizing of the camp by armed parties also saw aid organisations targeted, and humanitarian workers killed. Zamzam camp and neighbouring Abu Shouk camp provide shelter for more than 700,000 displaced … Continued
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Tuesday 15 April 2025 Dozens of people have been killed in Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur region following intense fighting over the weekend. The seizing of the camp by armed parties also saw aid organisations targeted, and humanitarian workers killed. Zamzam camp and neighbouring Abu Shouk camp provide shelter for more than 700,000 displaced … Continued
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First Nations participants from remote Communities in the Northern Territory have taken part in the official launch and inaugural workshops of the Talent Pathways Program in Sydney with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). ILF’s innovative new Talent Pathways Program, supported by Lendlease’s Workplaces with Impact Grant, is a two-year pilot program to prepare and equip … Continued
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ACOSS has welcomed Labor’s announcement of a $10 billion investment to increase housing supply and called for a significant further investment in social and affordable housing. “We welcome the scale of Labor’s commitment and the recognition that new housing supply must be part of the solution,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie. “We must also … Continued
