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TALENTED TEEN SURFERS FACE OFF IN DEBUT REFLECTIONS CADET CUP

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TEEN surfers faced gusty weather conditions and fierce competition in the inaugural Reflections Cadet Cup on the NSW Mid North Coast this weekend. The debut Cup, staged at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills, by Reflections Holidays in partnership with Surfest, attracted 76 competitors over two days of competition on Feb 10 and 11, with boys and … Continued

Adelaide’s Largest Mosque seeks to dispel myths on Islam

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As part of the Adelaide Fringe 2024, Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, will be opening its doors to the community on Saturday 17th February 2024 to help dispel myths on Islam. The day will feature guided Mosque tours including a demonstration of the Islamic call to prayer (Adhan) and the Islamic prayer. In addition, there … Continued

NEW NORTHERN RIVERS RACE TO HONOUR LOCAL VET

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The greyhound industry in the Northern Rivers will honour the late Jack Sommerville with the announcement today that a new $50,000 event will be staged in April this year. Jack was the on-track vet for several decades at Grafton, Casino, Lismore and at Tweed Heads, as well as servicing greyhound participants right across the Northern … Continued

OMBUDSMAN WELCOMES FRANCHISING CODE OF CONDUCT REVIEW

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper. The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise Code to support informed decision making, healthy franchise relationships and the resolution of disputes that may arise … Continued

Doctor calls for more “cool shelters” on hot days

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February 7, 2024   With heat wave warnings in place for the coming days across WA, doctors are calling on local councils in the West and around the country to help protect the most vulnerable in their communities.   Extreme heat is one of the deadliest natural forces in this country, but more than half … Continued

New research: Undercover renters investigate rental standards and find breaches of basic standards

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Embargoed until 6.30am AEST Wednesday 7 February 2024 Undercover renters who inspected rental homes in Victoria have found that a disturbing number still fell short of the state’s minimum standards required for such properties – especially at the affordable end of the rental market. The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) paired with Tenants Victoria to … Continued

On the 15th anniversary of Black Saturday, survivors call for communities everywhere to support the shift to renewable energy

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   February 7, 2024   Fifteen years after the catastrophic Black Saturday bushfires in regional Victoria, which killed 173 people and destroyed more than 2000 homes, bushfire survivors and former emergency service leaders are calling for greater investment in solar and wind power and an end to the burning of climate polluting … Continued

Introba releases inaugural ESG report

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Baseline performance and ambitious targets chart the firm’s environmental, social, and governance direction towards 2030 St. Louis, MO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introba, a global building engineering and consulting firm, has published its first ESG report. The report tells the story of the firm’s fiscal and baseline ESG performances over the 2022 fiscal … Continued

UNSW experts available for comment – Price Gouging Report

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UNSW Business School   School of Economics   Professor Richard Holden, School of Economics, UNSW Business School is available to comment. Richard can comment on most general matters. He can be reached on his mobile at 0409 446 296 or by email at richard.holden@unsw.edu.au. Professor Gigi Foster, School of Economics, UNSW Business School is available … Continued

Play to win: How to help your kids benefit from online gaming

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*****NOTE FOR TV EDITORS: 4K GRABS, CASE STUDY AND OVERLAY AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD HERE.***** The impact of gaming is a top concern for many parents but new research from eSafety shows there are significant benefits alongside the risks, and active family involvement can make it safer. Launched for Safer Internet Day, the research delved into … Continued