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WHAT: The historic gates in the heart of Chinatown have been restored. Designed using traditional Chinese materials and ornamentation, this event marks the completion of extensive upgrades to the landmark archways on Dixon Street in Haymarket. WHO: Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO DATE: Saturday 14 June 2025 TIME: 12.30pm … Continued
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The NSW government must act swiftly to protect the community after a damning report found it is failing to reduce harm from poker machines across the state’s pubs and clubs which cost $8.4billion in losses in just one year. The NSW Auditor-General’s Regulation of Gaming Machines report also revealed the number of gaming machines across … Continued
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Unions NSW welcomes the Auditor General’s report but the Government’s response shows a fundamental lack of ambition in addressing NSW’s status as the “gambling capital of Australia.” While Minister Harris lists administrative measures, the harsh reality is the Government is doing next to nothing on the core issue: NSW still has 87,298 poker machines – … Continued
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At a glance: Who: newly arrived artists, our diverse community, SSI and the Inner West Council, including: 10 talented newly arrived musicians from diverse backgrounds who rehearsed for just six weeks to prepare a multilingual show. 20 newly arrived artists who worked diligently for several weeks to create an original work for an art exhibition … Continued
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NCCA | Public Statement 12 June 2025 Even the stones cry out Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.’ As he came near and saw the city [of Jerusalem], he wept over it saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognised on this day the things that … Continued
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SydWest Multicultural Services and Western Sydney MRC, both members of the Western Sydney Region Settlement Consortium, are proud to announce its upcoming advocacy event, aimed at championing an increase in Australia’s refugee intake and enhancing the resettlement experience for migrants and refugees. The event, set to take place on 17th June at West HQ … Continued
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A migrating humpback whale is entangled in a shark net off Greenmount Beach at Coolangatta, Gold Coast, marking the first entanglement of the whale migration season. The trauma this whale is experiencing is on the Crisafulli Government’s head for ignoring scientific advice to remove shark nets for the winter. Even if freed from the net, there … Continued
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The Essential Services Commission has released its 2025 Local Government Outcomes Report, which shows most local councils remain in good financial health and ratepayers continue to benefit from council rate caps. Rate capping is a system that limits the amount Victorian councils can increase their average rates by each year. The Minister for Local Government … Continued
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Willoughby City Council has applauded the NSW Government’s decision to continue funding for its Beachwatch program under the current model for another two years, reversing a proposal by the previous State Government to shift the cost onto Local Councils. At its General Meeting in April of 2024, Mayor Tanya Taylor delivered a Mayoral Minute detailing … Continued
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12 JUNE 2025 NEW POLICY PAPER REVEALS EXTENT OF ELDER ABUSE, CALLS FOR ACTION Sunday 15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a poignant reminder of the seriousness of this issue. Some 15 per cent of older people in Australia aged 65 and over are abused, and a new Policy Paper has sounded … Continued
