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The Productivity Commission’s latest report focusing on poverty, inequality and social mobility reveals some very concerning trends. It shows us that poverty levels remain stubbornly high with around one in seven people living in Australia experiencing poverty in 2022 – the highest level since 2001. “Australia needs to pay as much attention to poverty as … Continued
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Media Opportunity:Media representatives are invited to cover the event, and interview attendees celebrating the strength of the human spirit and the inclusive nature of Australian society Address: Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Date: Friday 12th July to Sunday 14th July 2024 Sydney, July 10, 2024 — The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia invites media members to attend … Continued
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Leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, global events, quantum technology, business and civic life will join the City of Sydney’s next CityTalks event: “I choose Sydney – what is driving Sydney’s future prosperity?” The free symposium, to be held at Sydney Town Hall on 1 August, will shine a spotlight on Sydney’s current economic climate … Continued
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10/07/2024: In a significant step towards addressing health disparities in Australia, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and The Snow Foundation are pleased to announce their partnership to prevent acute rheumatic Fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. ARF and RHD are preventable diseases triggered … Continued
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This Saturday at 7am, a determined group of 3,300 Gold Coast locals will embark on an epic adventure, taking on The Kokoda Challenge, also known as Australia’s toughest team endurance event. Participants will push their limits through the grueling 30km, 48km, or 96km course, aiming to complete it within an impressive 39-hour timeframe. The 19th … Continued
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Sydney’s streets will soon be even safer for everyone who walks, rides or drives, with the City of Sydney reducing speed limits to 40km/h across the local area. The changes will apply to the remaining regional and local roads that currently have a default speed limit of 50km/h in Glebe, Forest Lodge, Beaconsfield and … Continued
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New research[1] reveals that over four million Australians[2] are currently living in ‘hygiene poverty’, with more than 1 in 7 (15%) recently skipping buying essential personal hygiene or household cleaning products because they were unable to afford them. The research into the cost-of-living crisis, conducted by leading charity Good360 Australia, also highlights that 1 in … Continued
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National Legal Aid and Women’s Legal Services Australia have today released a joint statement outlining seven key priority national legal and policy reforms needed, to address the domestic and family violence crisis across Australia. Suggested reforms include establishing a national risk information sharing scheme; increasing service availability and supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Continued
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The Doyles Art Award and Exhibition, now celebrating its landmark 20th year, finishes this week. With a staggering number of artist submissions, the community is invited to experience a remarkable collection of original artworks and perhaps even take one home. Running until 7 July and featuring nearly 600 works on display, The Doyles is an … Continued
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More than 150 projects will benefit from City of Sydney funding worth $6.85 million, that will boost local businesses and not-for-profits. Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said the funding would help kickstart a wide range of projects and initiatives. “These grants make a real difference and fund projects that often would … Continued
