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Rethinking justice and building change: leaders, experts and lived experience unite at Reintegration Puzzle Conference

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With Australia’s prison bill soaring beyond $6.8 billion per year for adults and another $1 billion for youth detention centres, leaders from the adult and children’s justice sectors, First Nations-community controlled and led organisations, researchers and people with lived experience have gathered in Mparntwe/Alice Springs to drive momentum for evidence-based reforms that improve community safety … Continued

RACV REMINDS VICTORIANS ABOUT CHANGE TO ROAD RULE FROM TUESDAY

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RACV is reminding Victorian motorists that from Tuesday 1 July 2025, they will be required to slow down to 40 kilometres per hour when passing incident response vehicles that display flashing lights of any colour. The change, announced in April this year, has been welcomed by RACV and its roadside assistance team, following a two-year … 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

Anglicare Sydney comment on NSW Budget 2025

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Simon Miller, CEO of Anglicare Sydney, commenting on today’s NSW Budget said:   “Anglicare Sydney welcomes today’s NSW Budget and its commitment to supporting those who need it most, through increased investment in housing and foster care. “We’re encouraged by the Government’s focus on increasing housing supply, and by the recognition of foster carers who … Continued

All electric buildings in city’s future

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  Proposed new planning rules will require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in the City of Sydney local area to be all electric by 1 January 2027.   The changes kick off on 1 January 2026, when new residential developments will need to ensure their indoor appliances (cooking and heating) are electric. … Continued

Maritime Heritage grants allow cultural organisations nationwide to preserve Australian maritime history

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The Australian National Maritime Museum has announced this year’s successful recipients in the latest round of grants under the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme (MMAPSS). Museums and cultural organisations across the country will receive funding and support toward projects that protect and preserve Australia’s proud maritime heritage.   Twenty-five successful MMAPSS applications will … 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