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National Parks need targeted feral deer control not ad-hoc hunting

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Experienced park rangers and managers have described Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos’ decision to allow more recreational deer hunting in East Gippsland national parks as an attack on the very values of these precious areas. The Victorian Protected Areas Council, a professional body of former senior park staff, is encouraging the State Government to reconsider last … Continued

DIARY ALERT (11 July 10am): Council and Cricket Australia to Announce New Venue Agreement for North Sydney Oval – Photo Opportunity

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Date: Friday 11 July 2025 Time: 10am   Location: North Sydney Oval, 2 Fig Tree Lane, North Sydney NSW 2060 North Sydney Council, Cricket Australia, and Cricket NSW will announce a newly signed five-year venue hire agreement for North Sydney Oval. The announcement will also include details of the upcoming WBBL fixture.  With:  Councillor Zoë Baker, Mayor of North Sydney … Continued

Emergency Child Care Wage Audit Needed

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Emergency Child Care Wage Audit Needed Is government policy working?   The Federal Government should order an immediate review of its Early Childhood Educator retention payment and urgently audit its effectiveness.   Western Australia Senator Fatima Payman suspects reported drastic staffing problems are being caused by the government undervaluing the workforce, and possible rorting by … Continued

The next leap won’t come from AI – it’ll come from quantum tech: expert calls for national institute in quantum device engineering

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As the Government accelerates its economic reform agenda, with a focus on productivity and harnessing data and digital technology, investing in quantum-enabling technologies stands out as a smart move, writes Professor Malin Premaratne in Monash Lens. According to Professor Premaratne, Australia has the opportunity to become a leader in quantum device technology – not just … Continued

Hundreds of kerbside EV chargers to hit NSW streets

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The Electric Vehicle Council said the NSW government’s investment in 549 new kerbside chargers will make it easier for more Australians to make the switch to EVs.   The $2.8 million government investment, combined with private co-funding, will see kerbside EV chargers across 130 suburbs in LGAs including Parramatta, Inner West and City of Sydney.    … Continued

Financial boost helps CDU student take vital regional placement without losing home

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A new federal payment is enabling a Charles Darwin University (CDU) student to undertake a vital regional placement in Alice Springs, without sacrificing her home in Melbourne. Bachelor of Social Work student Rebekah Hill-McNeill will travel to Alice Springs this month to complete her mandatory placement with the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at Alice Springs Hospital. … Continued

RBA misses opportunity to provide relief

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ACOSS is deeply disappointed by today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave interest rates on hold, saying there is a missed crucial opportunity to deliver relief to millions of people doing it tough. “Today’s decision is a blow for millions of people in Australia on low and modest incomes who are struggling … Continued

Senator Payman offers assistance to Senator Hanson

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Payman ‘olive branch’ to Hanson Staffing issue hanging over new Parliament   Western Australia Senator Fatima Payman has reached out to offer support to Senator Pauline Hanson, as One Nation explores legal action against the Prime Minister.   Senator Payman says the government is blocking her and other Senators from reviewing legislation by denying access to … Continued