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Wollongong legal legend inspires next generation of lawyers

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Friday, 2 May 2025 Wollongong legal legend inspires next generation of lawyers   The Illawarra’s longest serving solicitor has revealed his secrets for enduring success before a gathering of the region’s high school students exploring the many possibilities of a legal career. President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball has paid tribute to … Continued

Dutton’s 11th hour snub to students

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Peter Dutton has quietly committed to stripping away ‘prac payment’s’ to student nurses, midwives, social workers and teachers who must finish their studies by doing practical work, often for no pay and in locations where they must move temporarily to, sometimes far from home. The Coalition’s costings, released yesterday, reveal if elected they will cut … Continued

Emma Hawkins Saddles Up for Tour d’Horse 2025

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The KIDS Foundation is thrilled to announce Emma Hawkins as an ambassador for Tour d’Horse 2025, the charity’s major fundraising event supporting children and families impacted by injury and trauma. Emma, a successful businesswoman and media personality, grew up riding horses in Deniliquin, NSW. With her strong rural roots and commitment to making a positive … Continued

WHISE secures La Trobe funding for new program that helps parents navigate teen consent and sexuality conversations

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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has been successful in securing funding through La Trobe University’s Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence Project — a national initiative focused on strengthening the evidence base for what works to prevent sexual violence in Australia. The funding will support the pilot and evaluation of a new program, … Continued

Coalition costings reveal cuts to cost-of-living relief for students

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A Dutton-Coalition government would trap students in placement poverty by scrapping a vital cost-of-living payment before it even begins.   From July 2025, the Albanese Government’s ‘Prac Payment’ is set to provide eligible students studying social work, teaching, nursing and midwifery nearly $332 per week to support with cost of living during their mandatory placements. … Continued

If Dutton won’t visit us, we’ll come to him

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A bus load of First Nations delegates has travelled from Port Augusta to Adelaide to share a strong message with the man who wants to impose a nuclear power station on their community.    The group is assembling at a Liberal Party campaign event at 5.30 this afternoon at the Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond … Continued

Getting kids on-farm critical to increase vegetable intake

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MEDIA RELEASE1 May 2025 A staggering 92% of Australian children do not eat enough vegetables, but a Victorian vegetable grower has identified ways to change habits. Third-generation farmer, Catherine Velisha, used a Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, to explore education programs that were helping people – old and young – value vegetables and the … Continued