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Muslim Youth and Humanity First Australia Launch Joint Charity Walk & Flood Relief Launch – Kangaroo Point & Taree Relief Efforts

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Media Opportunity: Live interview of Australian Muslim Imam and volunteers.    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE17 June 2025 Charity Walk & Flood Relief Launch – Kangaroo Point & Taree Relief Efforts Brisbane, QLD – Humanity First Australia, in partnership with Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Australia (Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association), is launching a combined Charity Walk & Community Gathering … Continued

World’s largest archaeology congress lands in Australia for first time

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Darwin is set to welcome thousands of delegates from more than 70 countries this month, as Flinders University and Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute bring the World Archaeological Congress (WAC) to Australia for the very first time. Held at CDU’s Danala | Education and Community Precinct in Darwin, the 10th WAC [or WAC-10] will … Continued

Expert Comment: No Kings Day Protests in the United States

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Monash University   Expert: The No Kings Day Protests in the United States – Why Trump Doesn’t Want to Be King   Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to protest Donald Trump’s Presidency at No King’s Day gathering across the US this weekend. Associate Professor Ben Wellings explains that, while Trump doesn’t really want … Continued

Anglicare Sydney welcomes delay to commencement of Aged Care Act

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Anglicare Sydney welcomes the Albanese Government’s decision to delay the start of the new Aged Care Act to 1 November 2025. This revised timeline recognises the scale of the changes ahead and will help ensure a smoother transition for older Australians, their families, and aged care providers. It also shows the Government is listening to … Continued

50% drop in babies admitted to hospital with RSV

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Experts say new immunisation program working, but some babies missing out   The number of Australian babies admitted to hospital with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has nearly halved compared to the same time last year, following the nationwide rollout of free maternal and infant RSV immunisations.1   In April 2025, just 84 babies under six … Continued

Anglicare Sydney comments on FWC minimum wage decision

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Commenting on today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase the National Minimum Wage and all modern award minimum wage rates by 3.5 per cent, effective from 1 July 2025, Simon Miller, CEO of Anglicare Sydney said: “Today’s decision to increase the minimum wage at above inflation is a welcome development for Australians struggling … Continued

National Report on the unmet needs of People with Tourette Syndrome

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On behalf of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia, I am pleased to share with you an embargoed copy of a National Report on the Unmet Needs of People with Tourette Syndrome, along with a covering letter outlining key findings and recommendations. This national report presents findings from a comprehensive survey conducted across Australia, capturing the lived experiences … Continued