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27 August 2024 Cost-of-living pressures over the past 12 months have prompted more young Australians to take action regarding planning for retirement, according to research conducted on behalf of HESTA[1]. The national survey of 1,000 Australians asked respondents what cost-of-living pressures over the past 12 months had caused them to do, finding that 49 … Continued
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In the lead-up to the next federal election, a policy reform agenda to put students at the heart of skills training and higher education has been released by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). The peak body representing independent skills training and higher education institutions says the Australian Government’s current institution-centric policy agenda … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 27 August 2024 Event: 25th anniversary of Australian service in TImor-LESTE remembered This year marks twenty-five years since Australian peacekeepers deployed as part of International Force East Timor (INTERFET), and led by Australia’s General Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, CVO, MC, it remains Australia’s largest peacekeeping mission to date, and … Continued
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The Australian Government has committed to develop an Aviation Disability Standard setting out requirements for airlines and airports to improve the accessibility of their services in a White Paper released today. The Government will consider processes to improve air travel for people with disability including removing policies limiting the number of passengers on a flight … Continued
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Acclaimed WA fashion designer Megan Salmon, the go-to label for discerning women 40+, opens her keenly awaited first Melbourne store this Friday. The new store is a welcome addition to Hawksburn Village, the premier women’s fashion precinct on Malvern Rd, Prahran. Megan Salmon has been creating beautiful womenswear fashion for more than 20 years, working … Continued
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Tuesday 27 August 2024 5pm – 6.30pm Online series Cost: Free Bookings here. La Trobe Ideas and Society Program presents Domestic Violence: Why? What has to be done? This year has seen a sharp rise in awareness of the violent, sometimes murderous, threats to women and their children, by current or former intimate partners. The … Continued
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It has been revealed this morning that Woodside’s attempt to shortcut the environmental approval process has been knocked back for a critical component of its massive Browse gas proposal, just weeks after it was revealed that the WA EPA has deemed Browse gas “unacceptable” due to multiple serious environmental risks to endangered turtles, blue whales and the pristine … Continued
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Students from universities across Australia are set to compete in the prestigious Australian Cybersecurity Games which poses a series of challenging cyber security tasks. The competition which is run by SECedu, the leading Australian network of educators and cyber security professionals, will run from September 2-30. The Australian Cybersecurity Games is designed to foster collaboration, … Continued
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The annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball, hosted by the beloved Australian media personality Melissa Doyle, brought the Sunshine Coast community together for a night of excitement and generosity. This year’s event raised an impressive $299,000 to support young people with a disability and autism to achieve lifelong independence, thanks to generous contributions from guests, … Continued
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Who: Murujuga Section 10 applicant Raelene Cooper and other traditional custodians What: Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into the Protecting the Spirit of Sea Country Bill Where: Hilton DoubleTree, 100 James Street, Perth WA. When: TODAY 10.45am AWST Monday 26 August 2024 The full program including Woodside, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and senior Elder Tootsie Daniel … Continued
