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Campbell Town to host Rabobank business transition and succession planning information session

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Tasmanian farmers have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at a complimentary Rabo Client Council-hosted information session.   The practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information session will be held in Campbell Town in early June.   The initiative has been spearheaded and funded by food and agribusiness banking … Continued

Local governments building Sydney’s resilience together

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Greater Sydney’s councils are working together to build resilience and prepare their communities for the looming threats expected this decade.   Resilient Sydney has developed a new strategy that will give people, businesses and systems the means to survive, adapt and thrive despite the chronic stresses and acute shocks predicted to hit.   These include … Continued

CDU EXPERT: Next steps to protect Darwin shorebird populations

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29 APRIL, 2025 Who: Charles Darwin University Adjunct Professor, Dr Amanda Lilleyman Topics: New research about how volunteers have been the leading advocates and drivers of shorebird conservation in the Darwin area for more than 50 years. New action plan serves as blueprint for NT and federal governments to implement consistent measures to preserve and … Continued

Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it’s time to stop winging conservation efforts

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Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the Top End for more than half a century, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests it’s time for the government to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory’s residents – including those with wings. The Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 … Continued

New funding for collaborations working together to support families to recover from domestic and family violence

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Organisations working together to provide long-term support for families experiencing domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia are invited to apply for funding from the Paul Ramsay Foundation in a new Grant Round.  The Strengthening Family-Centred Collaborations Grant Round seeks to bolster cross-sector domestic and family violence (DFV) … Continued

Victorian Muslims join ANZAC Day parade across Victoria and Nation

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The Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:  “Muslims are obliged to be loyal to the country in which they live. Honouring those who fought to defend and safeguard one’s country is an important principle of Islam and in fact is an important principle … Continued

The SWING is back – and it’s ready at The Concourse

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After a short postponement, SWING is officially back. This larger-than-life installation invites everyone aged nine and over to rediscover the joy of play. While the swing is open from today, the accessible wheelchair platform will be available from tomorrow, ensuring the experience is inclusive for all.   Whether you’re soaring through the air or simply … Continued

Community Recycling Centres reopen after St Marys fire

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Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) impacted by the recent fire at a chemical waste facility in St Marys are back open for business, following temporary service disruptions.   The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has worked closely with councils and waste contractor Cleanaway to safely resume operations after the incident on 4 February 2025.  NSW EPA Executive … Continued