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The Alannah & Madeline Foundation commends the WA Government on proposing the strongest firearm safety framework in Australia

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Since its inception in the wake of the Port Arthur tragedy in 1996, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has been advocating tirelessly for stronger gun laws to keep Australia safe.  The Foundation commends the Western Australia Government on proposing the strongest firearm safety framework in Australia.   The WA Minister for Police, Paul Papalia’s announcement today signifies … Continued

Victorian Government must fund important homelessness response

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Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has called for the Victorian Government to fully fund all the recommendations it has accepted in its long-awaited response to a major homelessness report.   We welcome that the state government on Tuesday released its response to the parliamentary inquiry into homelessness, 899 days after it was due despite an … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Ukraine war “deepening harmful gender stereotypes”, putting gender equality at risk

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For immediate release: Tuesday 20 February 2024 Press release  Ukraine war “deepening harmful gender stereotypes”, putting gender equality at risk   Gender equality is being threatened by the war in Ukraine, girls’ rights NGO Plan International warns ahead of the two-year mark since the escalation of the war on 24 February. Interviews with girls, young … Continued

One in four ‘doing it tougher than ever before’ amid calls for more support to address cost-of-living crisis

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New research into the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis reveals more than one in four Australians are doing it tougher now than ever before and are struggling to pay for the essentials (27%). The research conducted by leading charity Good360 Australia[1], found South Australians (34%) and Queenslanders (30%) are struggling the most with the cost-of-living. … Continued

HAVE YOUR SAY: Nationwide pulse check on social justice issues

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A nationwide survey that led to widespread engagement with national leaders on improvements in mental health, housing affordability and family violence is being run again to capture the current social justice concerns of local communities. The Salvation Army is asking Australians to participate in the survey to help identify the most pressing challenges people are … Continued

RIDING FOR CONNECTION

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On the 5th April, a local man from Raymond Terrace, Ian Kidd, will be embarking on an 1,800km solo bike ride from southernmost part of Australia to Newcastle along the East coast of Australia. He aims to raise much-needed funds for his local Lifeline centre as well as create a greater awareness of mental health … Continued

Australians urged to reject propaganda attacks against UNWRA

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Media release | Friday, 16 February 2024 Australia’s peak body for foreign aid has urged Australians to reject propaganda attacks against the UN agency for Palestinian aid. Australian Council For International Development CEO Marc Purcell said:  “Yesterday, the Australian government acknowledged exaggeration in previous claims by the Israeli government, and aligned with widely known information … Continued

REVEALED: An overnight overhaul… Jimmy, Dannii, Amanda, Curtis, and Dylan have switched their ‘do’s’ for the World’s Greatest Shave

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Much loved Australian icons and popular celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds Sydney – Jimmy Barnes, Dannii Minogue, Amanda Keller, Curtis Stone, and Dylan Alcott – all have one thing in common – they have just undergone their biggest hair transformations ever!  As part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s iconic World’s Greatest Shave, these ‘wax celebrities’ … Continued

An overnight overhaul… Jimmy, Dannii, Amanda, Curtis, and Dylan are switching their ‘do’s’ for the World’s Greatest Shave

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Much loved Australian icons and popular celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds Sydney – Jimmy Barnes, Dannii Minogue, Amanda Keller, Curtis Stone, and Dylan Alcott – all have one thing in common – they have just undergone their biggest hair transformations ever!  As part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s iconic World’s Greatest Shave, these ‘wax celebrities’ … Continued