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TWO HISTORIC STEAM TRAINS TO RACE THROUGH SYDNEY TODAY

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Two historic steam trains will race today through Sydney today as part of this weekend’s Transport Heritage Expo at Central Station. The Great Train Race will see 124-year-old steam locomotive 3001 go head-to-head against the 108-year-old heritage express locomotive 3526, departing from Central Station at 3pm today. The two trains will then compete along the … Continued

Return and Earn is even more convenient in Moruya

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Key Facts: The Moruya Ford Street Return and Earn machine is at Lot 2, Ford Street, Moruya. The machine is open daily from 7.00am to 10.00 pm. Eurobodalla residents have a new location to recycle their bottles, cans and cartons with the opening of an upgraded Return and Earn machine in Moruya. The Moruya Ford … Continued

CDU gets international students’ stamp of approval, survey reveals

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Almost half of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) international students would recommend the University to others, the latest results from a global student satisfaction survey have revealed.  The Etio International Student Barometer found CDU achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 30 – with 47 per cent of students speaking positively and advocating for the University … Continued

SYDNEY’S TRANSPORT HISTORY COMES TO LIFE AT CENTRAL THIS WEEKEND!

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Sydney’s Central Station will step back in time as the annual Transport Heritage Expo returns this October long weekend (4 – 6 October 2025). Visitors will have a wide range of experiences to choose from, with heritage train, bus, and steamboat rides operating across the city, along with unique offerings at Central Station, including tours … Continued

Purrs, Paws and Plenty of Fun: Cat & Dog Lovers Festivals Bound for Melbourne Showgrounds

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Key Facts: Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival returning to Melbourne Showgrounds on 25-26 October 2025 New 'Dog Bowl' feature debuts, combining VitaPet Arena and Kurgo® DockDogs in an outdoor spectacle featuring K9 freestyle and racing Cat Lovers Festival features include WHISKAS® Stage, Kitty Cosplay, Championship Cat Show, and new CatKwiz trivia game Over … Continued

The Deadly Cost of Renovating: Asbestos Awareness Month – November 2025

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Key Facts: 1-in-3 Australian homes contain asbestos 4000 Austrians die annually from an asbestos-related disease – 208% more than the 2024 annual national road toll. 89% of mesothelioma patients reported possible or probable exposure in non-occupational contexts – 51% undertaking the renovations and 38% living in a home undergoing renovations ANY home built or renovated prior … Continued

WorkSpace Week – Tackling Australia’s Leading Workplace Injuries

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Key Facts: WorkSpace Week 2025 Focus WorkSpace Week (20–26 October) is a national awareness initiative held during National Safe Work Month by the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), tackling Australia’s leading workplace injuries – work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) – which account for 57% of serious workers’ compensation claims. Scale of the Problem Chronic musculoskeletal disorders affect … Continued

‘On the right track’: Survey reveals strengthened CDU student experience

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The student experience at Charles Darwin University (CDU) has improved in almost every area despite declining sector trends, according to the recently published 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey. The overall undergraduate experience improved by 5 per cent in 2024 from the previous year, with the greatest improvements seen in peer engagement and teaching quality and … Continued

Significant trees on the map

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A tree planted by British royals, a Moreton Bay fig more than 30m high and a Grey Ironbark which has stood on a busy local street for at least 150 years are among those on the City of Sydney’s significant tree register.   The register is part of the City of Sydney’s commitment to a … Continued