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Clean Up Australia launches Community Awards ahead of the 35th Anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day

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Nominations now open at www.cleanup.org.au/clean-up-awards   Thursday 1 August, 2024: Australia’s loved and trusted environmental organisation Clean Up Australia has today announced that nominations are open for the inaugural Clean Up Australia Community Awards. Recognising the ongoing commitment and environmental stewardship of volunteers, community members, councils and education champions across Australia, the Awards are set … Continued

Clean Up Australia launches Community Awards ahead of the 35th Anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day

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Nominations now open at www.cleanup.org.au/clean-up-awards   Thursday 1 August, 2024: Australia’s loved and trusted environmental organisation Clean Up Australia has today announced that nominations are open for the inaugural Clean Up Australia Community Awards. Recognising the ongoing commitment and environmental stewardship of volunteers, community members, councils and education champions across Australia, the Awards are set … Continued

AUSTRALIAN SCAMS PREVENTION MUST STOP SCAMS AT THE SOURCE

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Wednesday 31 July 2024   International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia welcomes the Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones’ National Press Club address today highlighting the Australian Government’s actions to protect Australians from online scams, but asserts that a comprehensive scams prevention strategy must also tackle scams at the source.   “In many instances, the scam messages that … Continued

AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM EUREKA PRIZES 2024 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The very best of Australian scientific discovery, invention, communication, and innovation celebrated at the 2024 AM Eureka Prizes.

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Sydney, 31 July 2024: The outstanding 55 finalists for the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced today and feature remarkable scientific endeavour and achievement from across the nation.   In its 34th year, the AM Eureka Prizes recognise contributions to science across four categories: Research and Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement, and School Science, … Continued

LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the United Nations states that one in three victims of human trafficking is a child. This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the UN Secretary-General is calling for stronger protections for children, including child-sensitive justice mechanisms, as part of this year’s global theme, “leave no child behind … Continued

Avoid the ‘awkward tax’ this World Friendship Day: Aussies uncomfortable asking friends for owed money

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July 30, 2024, Sydney – As we celebrate the International Day of Friendship (30 July), PayPal research reveals Aussies stand to be significantly short-changed due to social sensitivity around asking friends to pay them back.   Left holding the bag short–handed   Half (50%) of Australians say they feel awkward or uncomfortable asking their mates to settle … Continued

Industry Icon Honoured With Name Change To Group 1 Event

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The NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers’ Association are delighted to announce today the Group 1 Paws of Thunder feature race will be renamed in honour of an icon of the sport, legendary owner and breeder, the late Paul Wheeler. The GBOTA is also announcing that the event will have a new home on the racing … Continued