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2025 Young Floodplain Manager of the Year

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Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) has announced Naomi Harris, from Blacktown City Council in Sydney, New South Wales as the winner of the 2025 FMA IAG Young Floodplain Manager of the Year Award. The prestigious award is presented to a Young Floodplain Manager who has made an outstanding contribution or achievement to the flood risk management … Continued

Productivity roundtable an opportunity to raise living standards for all

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ACOSS welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Treasurer’s Productivity Roundtable, a forum that can help shape a more inclusive and equitable approach to national prosperity. “This is an opportunity to explore how macroeconomic and social policy settings can improve productivity and boost living standards, particularly for those who have fallen behind,” said ACOSS CEO … Continued

FMA IAG Flood Risk Management Project of the Year Award

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Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) has announced a joint effort between consulting engineers BG&E and Main Roads WA as the winner of the 2025 FMA IAG Flood Risk Management Project of the Year Award. The winning project, the Fitzroy River Bridge Replacement, was undertaken in the Kimberly, Western Australia, after the bridge was destroyed by flooding … Continued

NSW Parliamentary report points the way forward for sensible drug reform

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The Justice Reform Initiative welcomes the final report of the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into the impact of the regulatory framework for cannabis and urges the NSW Government to adopt its recommendations for a fairer and evidence-based approach to cannabis. A multipartisan majority of the parliamentary committee has recommended the government immediately axe the maximum … Continued

Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion

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Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth. “We wholeheartedly congratulate the Cook government for this investment and the bold leadership this announcement shows,” Shelter CEO Kath Snell said. “This is an incredible, game-changing investment into new social and affordable housing stock, right … Continued

Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion

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Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth. “We wholeheartedly congratulate the Cook government for this investment and the bold leadership this announcement shows,” Shelter CEO Kath Snell said. “This is an incredible, game-changing investment into new social and affordable housing stock, right … Continued

2022-23 Taxation statistics released

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its annual Taxation Statistics report for the 2022–23 year. The report contains data extracted from tax returns and related schedules, as well as other information provided to the ATO.  Taxation Statistics provides detailed and valuable insights into the income tax position of individuals, companies, trusts, super funds and … Continued

Free and low-cost school holiday fun – explore, create and discover this July

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Families are invited to take part in North Sydney Council’s program of fun school holiday activities this July. Adventure, imagination and action await! The program features a line-up of events to inspire young minds and connect families with nature, creativity and community. Including bushwalks, workshops, creative classes and a month-long dress-up competition, there’s something for … Continued

Entries open for 2025 NSW Sustainability Awards: Celebrating innovation and resilience across the state

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Entries are now open for the NSW Sustainability Awards. Now in their fifth year, these awards honour the state’s most innovative and impactful sustainability initiatives. Delivered in partnership with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW), the Banksia Foundation is proud to showcase NSW’s leadership in sustainability. These prestigious awards … Continued