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Canberra: Today, the Social Cyber Institute released a submission to the federal government calling for more concrete results in fighting criminals and spies in cyberspace. The country has a reputation among hackers for being an easy and lucrative target. The submission’s author, Dr Greg Austin, believes that the federal government’s cyber strategy must be judged … Continued
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With winter marking a decline in under 5s attending swimming lessons, Kids Alive – Do the Five has launched a new collection of water safety songs and toddler books to keep the issue top of mind. Marking the event with a free live concert , Kids Alive Managing Director, Emma Lawrence, said the timing of … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the Fair Work Commission decision to lift award wages by 5.75%, and the minimum wage for around 180,000 people by 8.6%. The Fair Work Commission’s determination is much-needed recognition that people on low and modest incomes continue to struggle amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. ACOSS Chief Executive Officer Cassandra Goldie said: … Continued
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Friday 2 June 2023 NSW GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO MATCH WAGE RISES AND FUND FRONTLINE SERVICES Peak social services body, NCOSS, welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s 5.75 per cent wage increase and now is calling on the NSW Government to make sure it is implemented fairly. Specifically NCOSS is calling for assurance that the NSW Government … Continued
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New analysis of online-gambling laws across the world has revealed Australia has one of the weakest regulatory regimes on the planet as many countries across Europe and Asia move to reduce gambling harm. And our status as an international laggard on regulating online gambling is allowing the gambling industry to “groom” young people through the … Continued
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Professor Matt Duckham, Professor in Geospatial Sciences. Topics: AI, overreaction, disruption, discrimination. “The statement could be viewed as an astonishing overreaction, and something I expect its signatories will look back on sheepishly in the coming month and years. “To compare this technology with the truly existential threats we face today such as climate change, … Continued
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A growing nationwide alliance of multicultural groups has stepped-up for “YES” in the Voice referendum, issuing a powerful Joint Resolution urging “all Australians to work together to ensure referendum success”. “Let us co-operate across differences of politics and diversities of culture and faith, to heal our country and unify the nation,” the Resolutions reads. … Continued
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EMBARGOED 28 MAY 2023 This World Blood Cancer Day, eight well-known Australians join forces with Leukaemia Foundation to raise awareness of blood cancer including Barry Du Bois, Lyndey Milan, Elle Halliwell, Matthew Doyle, Briony Benjamin, Urvi Majumdar, Luke Brattan and Humphrey B. Bear 7 in 10 Australians still not confident in recognising main symptoms of … Continued
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90 Years of an Australian icon The Australian Women’s Weekly Celebrates at Exhibition Opening Night Opening Night images and video here The Australian Women’s Weekly, Australia’s most beloved and iconic women’s title, was celebrated last night at the opening of a new exhibition paying homage as it marks its milestone 90th birthday. Collaboratively developed with … Continued
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This World Blood Cancer Day (Sunday May 28), eight well-known Australians join forces with Leukaemia Foundation to raise awareness of blood cancer including Barry Du Bois, Lyndey Milan, Elle Halliwell, Matthew Doyle, Briony Benjamin, Urvi Majumdar, Luke Brattan and Humphrey B. Bear 7 in 10 Australians still not confident in recognising main symptoms of blood … Continued
