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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is 35 years behind former West Australian Labor Premier who banned duck shooting in 1990. Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos saves thousands of native waterbirds by closing 19 wetlands to shooting Rescuers will target the

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Coalition Against Duck Shooting Campaign Director, Laurie Levy, said today: “Despite the scientific reports that show native waterbirds are in serious long-term decline, Premier Jacinta Allan has extended Victoria’s duck shooting season this year, even with the serious risk of spreading bird flu that could be present on any wetland. “Premier Allan seems to be … Continued

ATO releases new small business benchmarks for 100 industries

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a new set of updated financial benchmarks to help small business owners take the pulse of their business. Updated annually, the ATO’s benchmarks act as a health check, allowing small business owners to compare their performance including average expenses against other businesses in the same industry. Quotes attributable … Continued

New independent study finds using super for house deposits would make house prices rise by 7.4% to 10.3%

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Allowing first home buyers to withdraw super for house deposits could see house prices hike by 7.4% to 10.3%, a rigorous new academic study from one of Australia’s leading housing economists has found. Pouring retirement savings into house deposits would supercharge an already-inflated property market – raising capital city median prices by up to $92,500 … Continued

Teachers Rally at Queanbeyan West Public School

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Teachers Rally at Queanbeyan West Public SchoolEVENT DETAILS WHAT: Teachers rally to protect public school funding from Dutton WHEN: 7:50am, Monday 17 March 2025 WHERE: Queanbeyan West Public School, 100 Morton Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 LOCAL CONTACT: Jack O’Brien (0407 936 948) CAMPAIGN FOCUSDozens of local teachers will join NSW Teachers Federation President Henry Rajendra … Continued

SEVEN-POINT PLAN FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE HEALTH REFORM A Unified Call from Australia’s Peak Nursing and Midwifery Groups

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Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups are calling on the major parties at this election to commit to immediate and effective reform that will provide all Australians with quicker and more affordable access to the health services they need.   The nine peak groups are advocating seven nursing and midwife-led reforms to improve care, reduce … Continued

Inquiry into Northern Beaches Hospital welcome and overdue

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Inquiry into Northern Beaches Hospital welcome and overdue The Health Services Union (HSU) welcomes the announcement of the NSW Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee inquiry into the safety and quality of health services at Northern Beaches Hospital, while emphasising that this investigation is long overdue. ****DOORSTOP****##Gerard Hayes will hold a doorstop at 11am, at Martin Place, … Continued