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Category: People Society

Who’s the Boss? Daughter Directs Dad in Comedy Festival One-Man Show

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This year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival is a family affair for the McLeish’s as 21-year-old emerging director Finn McLeish makes her directorial debut, guiding her father—renowned stage and screen performer Mike McLeish—in his brand-new solo show, Pensive Like a Fox. Finn, raised in a home steeped in creativity, was a toddler when her father began performing stand-up … Continued

ENCOURAGE SCROLLING MINDS TO TURN MORE PAGES THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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Reclaiming Balance During the Holidays The school holidays present a crucial opportunity for both parents and educators to encourage balance. With less structured time during the break, children are free to explore new hobbies, relax, and enjoy time with family. Yet, in this digital era of binge-watching and short-form content, it is tempting for kids to retreat … Continued

Bundjalung Tribal Society to Celebrate 50 Years of Strength, Culture and Community

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The Bundjalung Tribal Society will mark a major milestone this year, celebrating 50 years of service, advocacy and cultural strength with a special anniversary event on Friday, 3 May 2025, at the Lismore Workers Sports Club. This significant occasion recognises five decades of tireless work in advancing the rights, housing, culture, and self-determination of the Bundjalung … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – Grattan Institute report on primary school maths teaching

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A La Trobe University expert is available to discuss the Grattan Institute’s report on how to boost students’ learning of maths in primary schools.  Professor Joanna Barbousas, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education, Impact and Innovation Professor Barbousas is a transformational leader with more than 29 years’ experience in education. She has fundamentally reshaped both teacher education and … Continued

Media alert – Anzac Day Gallipoli & France 2025 – Accessing Host Broadcasts & Stills Imagery

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                    ANZAC DAY GALLIPOLI AND FRANCE 2025 ACCESSING HOST BROADCASTS & STILLS IMAGERY                                                                                                                                                            HOST BROADCAST On Friday, 25th April 2025, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in association with the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is providing a host or international television and radio feed … Continued

ViiV Healthcare Australia announces recipients of 2024 Positive Action Community Grants

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MEDIA RELEASE Five HIV community-based organisations have been awarded a combined $200,000 to support projects aimed to enhance patient centred care, reduce inequity and stigma and increase health literacy of people living with HIV  The five organisations receiving grants are WAAC, Watipa. National Association of people with HIV Australia (NAPWHA), Thorne Harbour Health and HIV/AIDS … Continued

NIHLA Response to Comments on Indigenous Affairs and Closing the Gap

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The National Indigenous Health Leadership Alliance (NIHLA) welcomes all commitments to improve the effectiveness, accountability, and outcomes of government investment in Closing the Gap.   We acknowledge Shadow Minister for Government Efficiency and Indigenous Australians, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s recent remarks about auditing expenditure and identifying inefficiencies in the Indigenous affairs portfolio, including a call … Continued

Family of Faraz Tahir Announce “Faraz’s Gift” Blood Donation Initiative on Anniversary Eve of Bondi Junction Tragedy

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Media Opportunities: LIVE interview of Faraz’s Brothers & National Youth President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Sydney, NSW, Australia – In solemn remembrance of the tragic events at Bondi Junction and to honour the profound heroism of Faraz Tahir, as well as the memory of the other five victims, the … Continued