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Media Release – Minister Keogh – Commemorating Merchant Navy Day

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  THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 3 September 2023 commemorating merchANT navy DAY Australia’s wartime history is filled with stories of ordinary Australians who served our nation in extraordinary ways. Today we reflect on the crucial role that Australian and Allied merchant mariners played … Continued

MEDIA INVITATION: tomorrow, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4 at 5pm – William Barton and Queensland Symphony Orchestra announce warrma piipa (Songbook)

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Acclaimed First Nations musician, and the world’s foremost didgeridoo player, William Barton has partnered with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in an extraordinary new project which seeks the next generation of storytellers, song-makers and artists to collaborate and express a Song to Country.   It’s a flagship program and tomorrow, MONDAY September 4 at 5pm in Brisbane/Meanjin … Continued

A vote of confidence in teachers – NESA accreditation changes welcome

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Friday, 01 September 2023  The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT (IEUA NSW/ACT) welcomes the recent announcement from Minister Car which will simplify the maintenance of accreditation processes for experienced teachers.  From November 2023, principals and service directors will no longer need to attest that a teacher has maintained their practice at Proficient Teacher level. Instead, … Continued

Monash expert: Fast food advertising causing cultural discomfort

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A Monash University expert is available to discuss the use of race and culture in fast food advertising, such as Nando’s Australia’s Firey Times. Fired Up Flavour advertisement, and the reactions to KFC’s Finger Lickin’ Good campaign in Canada. Dr Angela Cruz, Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, Monash Business School    Contact via email: angela.cruz@monash.edu … Continued

TRANS ADVOCATE KATHERINE WOLFGRAMME TAKES ON THE FRINGE FESTIVAL

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Gender Diversity Consultant, Trans Awareness Trainer, Diversity Speaker and Trans Advocate Katherine Wolfgramme hones in on the Sydney Fringe Festival to present ‘SHE: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Transgender Woman’ – a personal project that tells the story of her three-decades as a Trans woman. Launching next Tuesday 5 September, proudly supported by Sephora … Continued

Professor Tom Calma urges Australia to focus on fact as Voice date draws near

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Professor Tom Calma AO has called on Australians to focus on “facts and not opinions or the extreme hypotheticals that prevail” in the final weeks before the Voice Referendum. Speaking at Diversity Council Australia’s Anna McPhee Memorial Oration in Melbourne yesterday just minutes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the long-awaited referendum date, Professor Calma … Continued

TVSN’S TOP SPRING SPRUCE UP TIPS

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Sydney, Australia – 1 September 2023. Spring has sprung at TVSN and to celebrate the seasonal change, TVSN shares some key Spring Spruce Tips for your wardrobe, home, garden, and beauty routine.    Wardrobe Pack away winter: Store winter items: Pack away heavy winter clothing in storage bins to make room for lighter, spring attire. … Continued

Three New GSF Schools Off to a Great Start Across Asia and the Middle East

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New schools are initiative of Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF), whose mission is to expand quality education around the world. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / August 31, 2023 / Hallways of three international schools in Japan, Singapore and Dubai were buzzing with excitement this week as they welcomed new students to the academic year 2023-24, … Continued

Kitchen Garden Month Launches!

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This September, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is celebrating kitchens and gardens across Australia, fostering a generation of young people who know the unique joy of growing, harvesting, preparing, and sharing delicious meals, with its inaugural Kitchen Garden Month.   The Kitchen Garden Program runs in over 1000 schools and services across Australia, including … Continued