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2 million learners and counting: seniors choose to Be Connected online

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Older Australians are continuing to expand their digital skills as the Australian Government’s Be Connected program marks its two millionth learner – and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Be Connected steps learners through cyber safety essentials and builds technical skills through easy-to-understand courses on topics like online banking, shopping and connecting with others … Continued

Monash experts: World Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2024

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Friday 24 May is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness of the severe mental health condition that affects over 20 million people worldwide.  Schizophrenia is a complex brain condition which can be challenging to treat. Experts from Monash University are available for comment. Professor Chris Langmead, Director of the Neuromedicines … Continued

Kincumber locals called to keep foreshore clean this weekend

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OzFish Unlimited – Australia fishing conservation charity, together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up the mangroves and foreshore at Kincumber on Sunday May 26. Through the state-wide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers involved. “No one wants to catch a plastic bag … Continued

Art events ahead of The Doyles Art Award and Exhibition

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Celebrating its 20th year, The Doyles Art Award and Exhibition is poised to spark creativity across the Gold Coast with a series of art activities planned both leading up to and during the week-long event. Against the backdrop of Mudgeeraba’s historic buildings, a selection of operators will deliver art workshops, some of which are free, … Continued

Lake Macquarie locals called to keep Speers Point clean this weekend

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OzFish Unlimited – Australia fishing conservation charity, together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up Speers Point in Lake Macquarie on Saturday May 25. Through the state-wide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers involved. “No one wants to catch a plastic bag when … Continued

Dedicated VMR Volunteer Donates Boat for Auction Fundraising

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A former member and his wife, supporters of Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport, have given their prized possession, a 2006 Regal Cruiser, to the organisation, to assist in raising funds to keep the operation afloat. This vessel is now going up for auction with Lloyds Auctions this Wednesday. Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport is based on the … Continued

Human Rights Group Marches in Protest to Demand RANZCP End Dangerous Coercive Psychiatric Practices, in step with WHO and UN

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Sunday, 19 May 2004: Scores of protesters marched on the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Annual Congress in Canberra over its support for electroshock therapy, psychiatric restraints, forced drugging, and involuntary detainment. The protest was organised by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog. CCHR demands … Continued

Shohei Ohtani Appointed as ITO EN’s “Oi Ocha” Global Ambassador to Promote Japan’s Tea Culture Worldwide; Ohtani: “Everyday, There’s a Green Tea That Stands by My Side”

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TOKYO, May 20, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — ITO EN, Ltd., the Tokyo-based producer of the world’s No. 1 unsweetened green tea beverage brand “Oi Ocha” (*), has signed a global contract with Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers player. The company is pleased to announce his appointment as ITO EN’s “Oi Ocha” Global Ambassador and … Continued