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Media alert – Uluru Statement signatory Thomas Mayo; PHAA President to speak 10am today on health community’s support for Voice proposal

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The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and Yes23 invite the Tasmanian media today to meet Thomas Mayo, a signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and national Yes Campaign spokesperson, and PHAA President, Adj Prof Tarun Weeramanthri AM. Mayo will be attending the Australian Public Health Conference at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, a … Continued

Groundbreaking cyber plan to protect business

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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially launched our first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position. This document outlines the steps Australia must take to achieve the Government’s ambition of becoming the most cyber secure nation by 2030. A recent member survey revealed that 74 per cent of businesses are confident in their … Continued

ESSO DUMPS “RIGS TO REEFS” OPTION

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ESSO DUMPS “RIGS TO REEFS” OPTION But regulators should drop dredging mandate.     Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is congratulating Esso Australia for saying it has rejected the idea of dumping retired oil and gas platforms into the ocean to form fishing reefs.   In Melbourne consultations, Esso told FoAE the good environmental … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: EMPLOYMENT WHITE PAPER OUTLINES RARE CHANCE TO REIMAGINE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM

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The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the ambition for sustained and inclusive full employment and commitment to reform Australia’s broken employment services system in the Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities.   Working Future is the first White Paper on domestic policy in nearly a decade and presents a roadmap for building … Continued

ESSO DUMPS “RIGS TO REEFS” OPTION

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ESSO DUMPS “RIGS TO REEFS” OPTIONHuge win for the environment Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is congratulating Esso Australia for saying it has rejected the idea of dumping retired oil and gas platforms into the ocean to form fishing reefs. In Melbourne consultations today, Esso told FoAE the good environmental news that they would … Continued

COVID-19 inquiry should focus on solutions, not blame: PHAA

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The Public Health Association of Australia welcomes the announcement today of a commission of inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We believe the inquiry should focus on finding solutions and learning lessons for the future,” PHAA CEO, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, said. “It should not be a legalistic nor political mechanism to find … Continued

R.T. Weatherman Foundation Unveils Dynamic Rebrand and New Website, Deepening Commitment to Global Democracy and Aid

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Standing steadfast amid conflict, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation debuts a transformative brand and digital platform reflecting its unwavering dedication to forging pathways between lives in peril and critical aid. KYIV, UKRAINE / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2023 / Recognized as the "last mile convener", the R.T. Weatherman Foundation announces its rebrand and website relaunch. Renowned … Continued

Satellite deal delivers real-time data intelligence to help combat bushfires

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Helsinki, Finland  and  – 2023 –   19/09/2023 AUSTRALIAN emergency responders tackling bushfires over coming months will have access to real-time data intelligence for the first time, as part of a ground-breaking deal with a Finnish satellite company.   The data partnership, between Finnish satellite company ICEYE and Geoscape Australia, will provide real-time situational intelligence … Continued

Australia’s Environment Minister and coal mining companies in Federal Court hearing over the climate risk assessment of two new coal mines.

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The proceedings on September 18 are the first court challenges to a coal or gas decision made by Australia’s current Environment Minister and the outcome of the cases is likely to affect all pending coal and gas decisions on the Minister’s desk.  Mining companies, Narrabri Coal Operations (a subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal) and MACH Energy, … Continued