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NIMBY v YIMBY in KU-RING-GAI: A RADICAL TEST-CASE FOR NSW PLANNING

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Housing versus communities, towers versus heritage, density versus biodiversity, NIMBY versus YIMBY. You can’t stop progress, but this Sydney council has decided to try, commencing court action against Minns’ rezoning. But is there a middle way? The Better Cities Initiative and the New Democracy Foundation believe there might be, and it lies in deep popular … Continued

Local Community to Benefit from New Radiology Provider at Bass Coast Health

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Imaging Associates, a leading name in Australian medical imaging, has been awarded the radiology contract at Bass Coast Health (BCH), the largest public healthcare provider in Victoria’s Bass Coast Shire. This agreement marks a significant advancement in medical imaging for the region. As part of this contract, Imaging Associates will provide a comprehensive range of … Continued

HCF and The Smith Family partner to build healthier communities through education

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WEDNESDAY, 21 AUGUST 2024: HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, is partnering with Australia’s leading national children’s education charity, The Smith Family. The collaboration furthers HCF’s broader social mission to build healthier communities across Australia by addressing a key social issue impacting health outcomes – education. HCF’s three-year partnership will support 1,500 students through The … Continued

Women step up for 2024 council polls

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This year’s Victorian local government elections will see a new cohort of women running as a result of a program to bridge the gap in the 32 local government areas with the greatest gender imbalance. The Women Leading Locally program, a two-year Victorian Government-funded effort, targeted the 32 local government areas (LGAs) with the greatest … Continued

eSafety’s Spotlight on Cyberbullying as complaints and awareness rise

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Community awareness of cyberbullying and how to respond continued to grow last financial year, with reports to eSafety rising by 37 per cent. Marking Bullying No Way: National week of action (August 12-16), eSafety today launched new resources designed in collaboration with child wellbeing expert and NSW Chief Behaviour Advisor, Professor Donna Cross. Spotlight on … Continued

Renewal of all-weather Field at Thomson Oval

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Council are proud to announce a significant enhancement to its recreational facilities with the completion of the all-weather turf field at Thomson Oval. With the funding support from the NSW Government, Council have successfully completed the Thomson Oval renewal project. In addition to the replacement of the existing all-weather surface, several key improvements to increase … Continued

Monumental design: Shrine of Remembrance commences 90th anniversary celebration with a nostalgic glimpse into the 1920s design competition for the iconic Melbourne memorial

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For the first time since the original 1920s architectural competition, the shortlist of alternative designs for Victoria’s beloved war memorial will be on display to the public. Opening on 13 August – exactly 90 days before the Shrine’s 90th birthday – Designing Remembrance: Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial is a wonderful opportunity to explore Victoria’s … Continued