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Making everyone feel welcome at the cricket crease

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As Australia hosts the Ashes this summer, with the Brisbane test kicking off today, a new tool developed by researchers at Monash University and the University of Warwick is offering practical strategies to help multicultural cricket teams thrive by addressing inclusivity and communication barriers in one of the country’s most culturally diverse sports. Cricket Australia’s … Continued

Sydney to light the fuse on a celebration like nowhere else

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New Year’s Eve revellers will be wowed by an incredible fireworks, music and lights spectacular showcasing Sydney’s unique character and culture to a global audience.   This year’s fireworks will cover the largest area yet with more launch sites on the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and another city centre rooftop.   9 … Continued

Cairns mangrove study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research on country

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A new study highlights how Indigenous leadership, science and business can unite to protect coastal ecosystems while building long-term environmental and cultural knowledge. Published in Ocean & Coastal Management, the study found the 300 hectares of mangrove forest on the Barron River estuary around Cairns Airport – on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef – stores … Continued

New Year’s Eve media launch

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WHAT:            Official media launch of the 2025 Sydney New Year’s Eve party   WHO:              Lord Mayor Clover Moore AOFoti International Fireworks, Fortunato Foti Beyond Blue CEO, Georgie Harman AO ABC Head of Arts, Music and Events, Kath Earle – and singer Casey Donovan    DATE:             Thursday 4 December, … Continued

Record number of Victorians seek homelessness help as state ranks last on social housing

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More than 105,000 Victorians sought homelessness assistance in 2024-25, with services unable to provide long-term accommodation to 95 per cent of people who desperately needed it. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s specialist homelessness services annual report reveals Victoria accounts for 36% of all homelessness presentations nationally, despite having just a quarter of Australia’s … Continued

New protections for two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptiles following decision at international wildlife conference

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SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (3 Dec. 2025) ― Two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptile species have been awarded strengthened protections from international commercial wildlife trade following a decision today at the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species,  The Mount Elliot leaf-tailed gecko (Phyllurus amnicola) and the … Continued

“A complete shemozzle”: WA Government’s so-called ‘State Development Bill’ risks fast-tracking pollution

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PERTH, Wednesday, 3 December 2025 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has slammed the WA State Government’s State Development Bill’ as a ‘complete shemozzle’, and urged Parliament to fix critical flaws in the bill before it is passed. The Cook Government’s ‘State Development Bill’, which was hoped could accelerate responsible renewable energy development in WA, has been … Continued

Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club Secures $2 Million Lotterywest Grant for New Facility

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Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club (SSLSC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $2 million Lotterywest grant to support the development and fit-out of its new surf club facility – a major milestone that now completes the funding required for this significant community project. The grant is comprised of $1.5 million towards construction and $500,000 towards essential fit-out costs, … Continued

Kioxia and Google Collaborate to Boost Clean Energy Use in Japan

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YOKKAICHI, Japan–BUSINESS WIRE– As part of its commitment towards a more sustainable future, Kioxia Corporation (“Kioxia”) today announced a collaborative initiative with Google LLC (“Google”) to boost its use of the clean electricity generated by a hydropower retrofit project in Japan’s Chubu region. This project, owned by the Chubu Electric Power group, is expected to … Continued