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Energy efficiency upgrades welcomed, but thousands of Tasmania’s most vulnerable families still locked into high energy prices

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January 19, 2024 Parents for Climate welcomes the announcement from Tasmanian and Federal governments to provide matched funding for energy-saving upgrades for 1,600 social housing properties. However, Parents for Climate would like to see this support go further. Tens of thousands of Tasmanians live in homes which simply can’t handle the state’s cold climate, with … Continued

Coles joins B-cycle program with almost 850 Battery Recycling Drop off points now available across Australia

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Australia’s official government-backed battery recycling scheme B-cycle, is pleased to welcome Coles to the scheme, adding 846 recycling Drop off points across the country. The partnership marks a major moment for the scaling-up of the B-cycle scheme with 5000+ B-cycle drop-off points now available across the country and present in every major supermarket – making … Continued

HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS USING DIGITAL MARKETING

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Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their provider, according to new research. And almost 70% of small businesses last fewer than 12 months with the digital marketing provider they choose. The high proportion of disputes and the large turnover in providers … Continued

Harrington fishers called to keep the Manning River clean this weekend.

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OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up the Manning River this January 20th, 2024.     Through the state-wide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers get involved.     “No one wants to catch a plastic bag when they’re out on the water and we know the impacts litter can have on local wildlife and … Continued

Digital licences will be parked on your phone soon, but is your information safe?

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Following an encouraging uptake of the digital licence in other states, Victorians will have access to this advanced technology in 2024. A cyber security expert says in addition to convenience, it’s also safer than the physical option.   Dr Arathi Arakala, RMIT Centre for Cyber Security, Research and Innovation    Topics: digital ID, identification, advanced technology, … Continued

Digital licences will be parked on your phone soon, but is your information safe?

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Following an encouraging uptake of the digital licence in other states, Victorians will have access to this advanced technology in 2024. A cyber security expert says in addition to convenience, it’s also safer than the physical option.   Dr Arathi Arakala, RMIT Centre for Cyber Security, Research and Innovation    Topics: digital ID, identification, advanced technology, … Continued

Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups

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New research shows there is a stark contrast between fatality rates in younger and older cyclists in Australia. Cycling deaths are slowly declining in Australia, but fatalities involving single riders and older people are on the rise. Analysis of the 1294 cyclist fatalities recorded in Australia over the last three decades shows cycling deaths slightly … Continued

Port Macquarie fishers called to keep the Hastings clean this weekend?

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OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up the Hastings River this January 20th, 2024.     Through the state-wide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers get involved.     “No one wants to catch a plastic bag when they’re out on the water and we know the impacts litter can have on local wildlife and marine … Continued