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Public support surges to power down pokies after midnight

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  Media release                                                                            9 July 2024 Public support surges to power down pokies after midnight, as trust in the Govt to stand up to the gambling industry drops An overwhelming 83% of survey respondents want pokies powered down between midnight and 10amand 72% say they don’t trust the NSW government to stand up to … Continued

Do renters have a right to heating and air-conditioning?

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Expanding minimum standards for rental properties could improve conditions for renters shivering through the winter. Australian homes can get particularly cold during winter months. And if you’re a past or present renter, chances are you’ve been uncomfortably cold in your rental when temperatures drop. You may have asked, or considered asking, your landlord if they could … Continued

AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS AND FAMILY ENTERPRISE OMBUDSMAN’S WEBSITE NOW AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN 100 LANGUAGES

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au – is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers. “One in three small businesses are run by people who were born overseas and our culture and local business communities are enriched by their … Continued

#Justice4BiddyPorter: Urgent calls for Inquiries into DPP, Mental Health Review Tribunal & DCJ Victims’ Services

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On the fourth anniversary of the brutal killing of 10-year-old Bridgette “Biddy” Porter by a teenage girl known to her; Biddy’s parents, Rebekah and Dominic are fighting for justice for their precious little girl who, until now, has been made invisible by a system her parents say is focussed on protecting their daughter’s killer, rather … Continued

The Greatest Story of Survival Thin Ice VR opens at the Australian Museum

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6 July, 2024, Sydney: Thin Ice VR opens at the Australian Museum (AM) on 6 July, taking visitors on one of the world’s greatest against-all-odds adventures following in Sir Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps on the ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was trapped in Antarctic ice and had to be abandoned by the crew; … Continued

South Australian shipwreck story retold as graphic novel in stunning new Maritime Museum exhibition

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Opening this July at the Australian National Maritime Museum is A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian, a brand-new exhibition about South Australian, a British barque wrecked near modern-day Victor Harbor, South Australia in 1837. The exhibition showcases this exhilarating story in the unique and visually stunning medium of a graphic novel.   Based … Continued

Mahmood Mosque Welcomes the Community to NAIDOC Week Morning Tea

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The Imam of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, invites the community to a NAIDOC Week Morning Tea. Join us on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hon Kyam Maher MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs … Continued