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Winners Revealed: 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

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Today, Australia’s best garden and floral designs were announced at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts. Marking the official opening of the five-day festival, the awards recognised some of the country’s best established and emerging horticultural experts and their enchanting works, showcased throughout Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building … Continued

Tech companies grilled on how they are tackling terror and violent extremism?

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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legal notices to Google, Meta, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity.   The spread of this material and its role in online radicalisation remains a concern both in Australia and internationally, … Continued

Death of Legendary Activist for Social Justice, Phil Carswell OAM

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Sunday morning, longstanding activist and Founding President of the Victorian AIDS Council (now Thorne Harbour Health) Phil Carswell OAM has died peacefully at his home in Brisbane. Thorne Harbour Health President Janet Jukes OAM said, “Phil Carswell lived an incredible life and our LGBTIQ+ communities owe him a debt of gratitude for his remarkable contribution … Continued

NEW-LOOK REFLECTIONS HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES FISH SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM

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 NEW-LOOK REFLECTIONS HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES FISH SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM     Reflections Holidays – the largest holiday park and adventure camping group in NSW and the only one in Australia that is a certified social enterprise – has partnered with OzFish to help recreational anglers and communities improve the health of their rivers, lakes and estuaries.   The partnership … Continued

Shift work may cause out of sync breastmilk hormones

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The bond between a mother and infant may be stronger than first thought, a La Trobe University study has found. Researchers have provided evidence that maternal circadian disruption, from mothers returning to shift work, may have an impact on the timing of their breast milk hormone. “We observed a change in melatonin in participants’ breast … Continued

Media Release: New campaign to end sexual harassment at work

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National violence prevention organisation Our Watch is launching a new campaign to support business leaders to take action to prevent sexual harassment. The Commonwealth Government funded Lead the Change campaign aims to support workplaces to meet new regulations that require employers to actively take steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. New data released … Continued

Naval Battle of Dardanelles on 18 March 1915 determined Anzac fate

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With this year marking the 110th anniversary of the start of World War One, and 2025 marking the 110th anniversary of Gallipoli, historian Mat McLachlan and founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours shines a light on the beginnings of the campaign that brought forth the Anzac legend. “While the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915 … Continued

10 Athletes Ran 4,635 kms, Each Surpassing their Furthest Distance, at lululemon’s FURTHER Women’s Ultramarathon

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WHAT:   10 athletes from lululemon’s global ambassador collective completed their journey to run their furthest distance today and set multiple records at the brand’s FURTHER ultramarathon, which showcased just how far women can go with support and access to resources and product innovations typically reserved for men. It began on March 6, ahead of International … Continued