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Union celebrates hard-won pay rises on International Women’s Day

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Friday 7 March 2025 On the eve of International Women’s Day 2025, the Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch continues to fight for equity for women in salaries and conditions. With a total membership of almost 32,000, three-quarters of whom are women, the IEU is proud to have achieved substantial pay rises for teachers and … Continued

Jayde Mulholland named among Elite Women in Insurance 2025

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MARCH 7, 2025 – Jayde Mulholland, CEO of Qikio and Add Insure, has been recognised as one of the Elite Women in Insurance for 2025 by Insurance Business Australia. This prestigious award celebrates exceptional female leaders who are driving change and making a significant impact in the insurance industry.  Jayde’s recognition is a testament to … Continued

Clock off this Labour Day long weekend at Funfields

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This ‘Lazy Day’ long weekend, Funfields is extending your summer by staying open until 7pm on Saturday 8 March, hosting twilight live entertainment and boasting its wild new rides to kick off the long weekend vibes.   Funfields want to celebrate a day off work and are inviting you to visit on Monday 10 March … Continued

Harnessing education for regional prosperity

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RMIT Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Engagement Saskia Loer Hansen has expressed the importance of international and transnational education in fostering regional prosperity, in a wide-ranging interview on the ATN Perspectives podcast.  On fostering regional collaboration, Ms Loer Hansen said: “It’s something that complements and adds to [international onshore and domestic delivery]. “Some of our partners, … Continued

UNSW receives $2.7m Optiver Foundation grant to boost diversity in STEM

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The UNSW Future You program aims to get kids from all backgrounds excited about STEM careers in Australia. The Optiver Foundation has awarded a $2.7 million grant to UNSW Sydney to support the University’s ‘Future You’ program.  UNSW’s Future You is designed to get kids aged eight to twelve excited about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, … Continued

The power of inclusion – driving meaningful change in energy transition

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MEDIA RELEASEThursday, March 6, 2025 The power of inclusion – driving meaningful change in energy transition A report released today has found worker shortages in Australia’s clean energy construction boom could easily be alleviated if developers reimagine diversity, inclusion and equity in the workforce. The report, Reimagining Diversity in Clean Energy Careers, released by The … Continued

Australia must step into the breach left by Trump’s assault on women

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  Marking International Women’s Day (IWD), Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) has called on Australia and other rich countries to step into the breach left by US President Trump’s massive cuts to international aid (USAID), to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and other organisations aimed at enhancing women’s rights and … Continued