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The union representing staff in Queensland community kindergartens has welcomed the state government’s announcement that kindergarten will be free for all children from 2024. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke welcomed the government’s historic investment in the sector and said it recognised the importance of early childhood … Continued
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Media Alert June 19 – 25 is Heart Failure Awareness Week You’ve only got one heart. Don’t fail it. Did you know . . . Over 500,000 Australians are living with heart failure, with many more potentially undiagnosed. The chronic condition claims the lives of 61,000 every year, and … Continued
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Embargoed for release 10pm Sunday 11 June 2023 Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Jane Spring, Drummoyne, NSW For significant service to disability advocacy in sport, and to public sector administration. Being a high-profile advocate for people with disabilities is the greatest impact of Jane Spring’s work. “There are very … Continued
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Mesmerising moonstones 9 June 2023: Moonstones – the birthstone of June, are captivating gemstones that possess a mesmerising ethereal beauty, and they’ll be the centre of the attention this weekend during TVSN’s Jewellery Winter Wonders, 11 June 2023 with free delivery. In celebration of this underrated gemstone primarily found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar … Continued
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Antonia Grimard, the founder of AOK Creative Pty Ltd, has an incredible journey filled with diverse experiences. From being an entrepreneur and catwalk model to publishing a children’s book and even starting a whale rescue group, she has done it all. However, her true passion lies in empowering founders to build thriving businesses. This … Continued
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From the staffroom to the classroom, there are a few names in mathematics which generate excitement in a school like Eddie Woo. On Tuesday 13th June, Wyong High School will host the highly regarded educator whose approach to teaching the subject has inspired as many teachers as it has students. Trainer for the … Continued
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The Maritime Union of Australia’s National Indigenous Officer, Thomas Mayo is the Executive Producer of the new documentary COME WALK WITH US. Mr Mayo is a former wharfie, an author, a signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and a leading voice for the Yes campaign in the lead up to the referendum later … Continued
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Monash University’s attempt to retrospectively change its enterprise agreement in a bid to dodge wage theft has failed. In a major win for the National Tertiary Education Union and workers across the economy, the Fair Work Commission rejected Monash’s case. The University’s application would have changed the agreement to mean that any student consultation within … Continued
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Have you signed up for the Perth Memory Walk & Jog? We are in this together, so if you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to register. Sign up online at memorywalk.com.au or at the event on the day. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM is encouraging as many local Perth residents as possible … Continued
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Super structure works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct are now complete, with a topping out ceremony held on-site finalising the milestone. At an event held today, CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman joined Assistant Regional Development and Education Minister, Senator Anthony Chisholm, Halikos Managing Director Shane Dignan and Northern … Continued
