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Three Bundaberg women have recently earned a Certificate III in Individual Support qualification through STEPS’ training course, becoming the first family in the region to complete a STEPS program together. Tara Turner, along with her daughter Nataya Turner and niece Kira Caterer, enrolled in the 26-week course to motivate each other and pursue new career opportunities … Continued
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In a controversial decision tonight, Shoalhaven City Council voted to privatise its Family Day Care Services, a move that has raised significant concerns about the future of childcare accessibility in the region. The decision affects hundreds of local families who currently rely on the council-operated childcare service. The privatisation is expected to result in increased costs … Continued
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The Murray River region in NSW has helped the Return and Earn, hit a staggering new record recently with over 13 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned through the return point network since the scheme began. This means over $1.3 billion in container refunds have gone back into people’s pockets, helping with the cost of … Continued
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Why not kick off March by doing something that’s good for both you and the environment? Bring your bottles, cans, and cartons down to the Return and Earn machine at Michael Cronin Oval in Gerringong and get 10 cents back for every eligible drink container you return while helping to reduce local waste. “Whether you’re … Continued
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Local families and childcare advocates are urging Shoalhaven City Council to maintain its essential Family Day Care Service, as Councillors prepare to vote on the service’s future tonight. The council-operated Family Day Care Service has long provided high-quality, affordable childcare for working families across the Shoalhaven region, says the United Services Union (USU) which represents workers … Continued
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A crowd of over 8000 adults, kids and dogs offer plenty of colour and movement to capture at Carman’s Fun Run 2025, at Elsternwick Park, Brighton. This annual and highly anticipated fun run raises crucial funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and raises awareness of all Australians affected by breast cancer. Date: Sunday 16 February … Continued
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The Progress Pride Flag was tonight raised above Sydney Town Hall to officially mark the start of more than two weeks of Mardi Gras celebrations. Attending the Progress Pride flag raising ceremony were Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organisers, key members of rainbow communities, participants of the first Mardi Gras protest in 1978 … Continued
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Confidence and connection are two of the key benefits beyond physical health for kids playing team sports, according to new research[1] released today from sports performance brand, ASICS. Yet despite the obvious uplifting mental benefits, the research revealed that kids are quitting in droves. The research, commissioned by the sportswear brand, surveyed a nationally … Continued
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WHAT: The City of Sydney will host 2 ceremonies to officially mark the start of Mardi Gras celebrations. The Lord Mayor will cut a ribbon to officially open a new colourful Progress Pride flag and raised intersection at Taylor Square, outside Qtopia. The ribbon cutting will be followed by the Progress Pride … Continued
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13 February 2025: It’s full steam ahead for local success story Gallivanter Travel, thanks to the ever-increasing appetite for cruising. In 2024, more than 400,000 Queenslanders took a cruise holiday. Cruising contributed a record $8.43 billion to Australia’s economy in 2023–24 as its appeal continues to widen and local appetite for cruising has also increased rapidly. Gallivanter … Continued
