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Tibetans and Australian Supporters to observe “Year of Compassion” in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday

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SYDNEY (7 July 2025) – Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration, will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025.   The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a momentous week of events held across the world in celebration of His Holiness … Continued

Australians take the Global Pledge for an end to the Sino-Tibet Conflict In honour of the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama turns 90 years old this Sunday, 6th July 2025. Australia Tibet Council represents Tibet supporters across Australia, and we join Tibet supporters around the globe in honouring the Dalai Lama’s lifetime legacy of peace by making this global pledge. For millions of people around the world, His Holiness the 14th … Continued

HELP SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE THIS MSME DAY

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, urges all Australians to recognise the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of the people driving our 2.5 million small businesses on World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.  “World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day is the perfect chance to celebrate, acknowledge and support … Continued

3 in 4 parents want co-working childcare, new research reveals

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  MEDIA RELEASE26 June 2025 New survey highlights soaring demand for co-working childcareBubbaDesk announces new sites and partnerships to meet growing demand New research reveals overwhelming demand for childcare close to where parents work, with nearly three in four parents interested in co-working childcare – even if they haven’t yet used it. BubbaDesk, Australia’s pioneering co-working … Continued

Renters welcome new rules on air-conditioning

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Media release 24 June 2025 Renters welcome new rules on air-conditioning Renters will welcome a new requirement for air-conditioning in rental properties, says Tenants Victoria, the state’s peak body for renters. The Victorian Government announced today, as part of a suite of measures on gas and energy use,  that from 1 March 2027 main living … Continued

Middle East Airspace Disruptions: Advice for Travellers – ATIA CEO Dean Long available for interview

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  24 June 2025: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is advising Australian travellers to remain informed about the situation in the Middle East and, most importantly, not to cancel their flights as doing so can seriously impact your rights on refunds and rebookings.   Airspace closures over Qatar, Iran, Israel and Russia have significantly … Continued

Middle East Airspace Disruptions: Advice for Travellers – ATIA CEO Dean Long available for interview

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  23 June 2025: With escalating tensions in the Middle East impacting global aviation routes, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is advising Australian travellers to remain informed and, most importantly, not to cancel their flights.   Airspace closures over Iran, Israel and Russia have significantly narrowed flight corridors into Europe, with delays and route … Continued

Rural Australians still suffer most from preventable illness: AIHW latest data echoes NRHA call for urgent health reform

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The latest release of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data tables on Potentially preventable hospitalisations (PPH) in Australia by small geographic areas endorses the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) evidence showing rural communities are hospitalised at higher rates for preventable illness compared to people living in Major Cities.   According to the … Continued