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Camaraderie of Australia’s First Nation and Australian Diggers honoured this Remembrance Day with the release of a moving new arrangement of The Last Post

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In the spirit of reconciliation, a moving new arrangement of The Last Post will be launched and available on Saturday, November 11, Remembrance Day, to pay homage to the shared experience of First Nations soldiers and Australian soldiers in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp on the battlefield since World War I.  Performed by acclaimed … Continued

Review of BreastScreen Australia program welcomed by Breast Cancer Network Australia

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31/10/2023   Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) – Australia’s leading voice for people affected by breast cancer – has welcomed last week’s announcement by Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler of a review of Australia’s BreastScreen program.   BCNA was an active participant in the Roadmap to Optimising Screening in Australia (ROSA) project, which … Continued

Citizen scientists make Clarence River water quality project a success

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OzFish, Australia’s recreational fishing charity dedicated to restoring waterways, has partnered with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to launch a Water Quality Pilot Project for the Clarence River catchment area.  The project has harnessed the power of citizen scientists to help monitor water quality in the region. A dedicated team of 20 volunteers … Continued

Imam Calls for Peace Amidst Rising Global Tensions

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As the world faces mounting tensions and uncertainties that some fear may lead to a Third World War, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is extending an urgent call for dialogue and peace. Imam Kamran Tahir of the Mahmood Mosque is hosting a Peace Symposium on Remembrance Day. Amidst the current situation in the Middle East, it … Continued

Michelle Grattan AO to deliver Speaker’s Lecture 2023

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Distinguished political journalist Michelle Grattan AO will deliver this year’s Speaker’s Lecture on 30 October at Parliament House. At a time where many are disillusioned with politics, Ms Grattan’s speech will explore how the political system is letting down the Australian public and how it can do better. As one of Australia’s most respected political … Continued

1,000 NETBALLERS TO COMPETE IN 2023 KOORI NETBALL TOURNAMENT

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27 October 2023   1,000 NETBALLERS TO COMPETE IN 2023 KOORI NETBALL TOURNAMENT   More than 1,000 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers from across NSW will converge on Charlestown Netball Courts this weekend for the Koori Netball Tournament.   This year’s tournament will feature more than 90 teams competing across six divisions, including women’s and mixed … Continued

Multimedia News Release: Johann Hari and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall headline innovative new health and wellness festival

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New York Times best-selling author Johann Hari and River Cottage UK’s multi-award-winning writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall lead a line-up of 30-plus Australian and international health and wellness innovators at VIVA FESTIVAL, coming to Sydney and Melbourne in March 2024. To view the Multimedia News Release, please copy the link below into a new browser’s … Continued

Monash Experts: Government announces three-year trial project to combat toxic masculinity on social media

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Monash University experts are available to comment on the federal government’s three-year project to address toxic masculinity on social media and explain why this announcement is a positive step in acknowledging the dangerous influence of misogynist influencers. Dr Stephanie Wescott, Monash Faculty of EducationContact: +61 430 014 966 or Stephanie.Wescott@monash.edu Professor Steven Roberts, Monash Faculty … Continued

Michelle Grattan AO to deliver Speaker’s Lecture 2023

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Distinguished political journalist Michelle Grattan AO will deliver this year’s Speaker’s Lecture on 30 October at Parliament House. At a time where many are disillusioned with politics, Ms Grattan’s speech will explore how the political system is letting down the Australian public and how it can do better. As one of Australia’s most respected political … Continued