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Local projects get a charge from energy grants

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One thousand people in the Lake Macquarie area will have access to a weekly support session thanks to a $10,000 grant awarded to Communities Activities Lake Macquarie Incorporated from energy provider, Jemena. Community Activities Lake Macquarie Incorporated (CALM Inc) sought funding to expand its monthly Morisset HUB which helps bridge the gap in local services, … Continued

Grant serving up cooking classes and meals

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Bathurst Uniting Support Services will be able to continue its Frypan Warriors cooking classes and Weekend Café meal service thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. The grant will provide food relief and cooking education to vulnerable community members in the Bathurst area, and will see approximately 624 people participate in the program … Continued

Helping 3,500 homeless people to have a better start to the day

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The Early Bird Café that operates in the Sydney CBD will continue to provide a hot breakfast to those in need thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. The Early Bird Café is a 100 per cent volunteer run organisation which helps combat hunger for those experiencing homelessness by providing breakfast, a hot … Continued

Jemena’s Community Grants Providing a Brighter Future

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Hot showers, laundry services and crisis accommodation for vulnerable community members are just some of the initiatives Jemena’s community grants program will support across its electricity and gas distribution areas this year. Now in its seventh year, Jemena’s Community Grants Program has provided over $870,000 in funding to 85 community groups since its inception in … Continued

Responding to the National Climate Risk report, Surfers for Climate calls for greater action to protect Australia’s coastlines

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Australia’s surfers are sounding the alarm after the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA), warning that our oceans and coastal communities are likely to bear the brunt of sea level rise, coastal erosion, marine heatwaves and worsening climate disasters. The NCRA sets out a series of risks that will have coastal communities concerned: Sea … Continued

Media Release: Dire predictions on deadly heatwaves need urgent response

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15 September 2025   The release of Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) confirms what communities in hot homes and suburbs have been warning about for years: extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate risks we face, and without urgent national action, lives will be lost.   Sweltering … Continued

Free school holiday fun: outdoor adventures, Diwali celebrations and more

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Families are invited to enjoy North Sydney Council’s exciting program of fun school holiday activities this spring. From bushwalks and kayaking to eco play and storytelling, there’s something for every child to discover. A special highlight is the Fun-Festival of Light at Stanton Library, celebrating Diwali with vibrant cultural activities. North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker … Continued

Rabobank brings business transition and succession planning information sessions to north Queensland

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Northern Queensland primary producers have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at complimentary information sessions.   Hosted by the Northern Queensland Rabo Client Council, the practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information sessions will be held in Ingham, Ayr and Mackay in mid October.   The initiative has been … Continued