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EMILY’s List Australia Thanks Michelle O’Byrne for 27 Years of Trailblazing Feminist Leadership

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EMILY’s List Australia warmly and proudly acknowledges the extraordinary contribution of the Hon. Michelle O’Byrne MP, following her announcement that she will not recontest her seat at the next Tasmanian state election. Michelle’s 27 years of public service—spanning both the federal and Tasmanian parliaments—have been defined by fearless advocacy, transformative reform, and deep feminist conviction. … Continued

Homelessness NSW endorses budget investment but calls for greater scale

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The NSW Government’s $30.4 million investment will provide some immediate relief for overwhelmed homelessness services, but investment at a scale that matches the magnitude of the housing crisis is still needed. The funding package includes $20 million to expand crisis and transitional housing and $10.4 million over four years for The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation. … Continued

Rewiring Australia backs mandatory solar on new builds

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Rewiring Australia has backed the Committee for Sydney’s call for mandatory solar panels on all new buildings to help turn the city into a Renewable Energy Zone.    In a report released today, the think-tank found that up to 75 per cent of metropolitan Sydney’s annual energy needs could be met if every rooftop had … Continued

Allied Health Professionals Rally to Demand Fairness and Recognition

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Allied Health professionals across South Australia are mobilising this week in a series of rallies and stop work actions, urging the State Government to honour its commitment to a standalone Allied Health Enterprise Agreement (EA).    The Health Services Union SA/NT (HSU SA/NT) is leading the charge, emphasising that this is a pivotal moment to … Continued

Australia’s lowest-paid cancer care experts walk off the job in South Australia after months of stalled negotiations

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Professionals Australia members – Medical Physicists and Radiopharmaceutical Scientists, will take industrial action today by stopping work to demand respect, fair pay, and a response from the State Government after nine months of stalled Enterprise Agreement negotiations. Despite their highly specialised role in cancer care, these medical professionals employed by SA Health remain amongst the lowest … Continued

Battery boom: SA leads the country on combined household, community, and grid-scale battery progress

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025   Battery boom: SA leads the country on combined household, community, and grid-scale battery progress   AUSTRALIA’S BATTERY BOOM is gaining traction, with South Australia ranking first in the country for its sweeping achievements in grid-scale and household battery storage, according to the Climate Council’s latest report: “Battery … Continued

Battery boom: NT residents spearhead household batteries with rooftop solar systems

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025   Battery boom: NT residents spearhead household batteries with rooftop solar systems   AUSTRALIA’S BATTERY BOOM is gaining traction, with the Northern Territory ranking first in the country for rates of household batteries installed alongside rooftop solar systems, according to the Climate Council’s latest report: “Battery Boom: Supercharging … Continued

Battery boom: VIC spearheads Australia’s community-scale battery projects

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025   Battery boom: VIC spearheads Australia’s community-scale battery projects   AUSTRALIA’S BATTERY BOOM is gaining traction, with Victoria ranking first in the country for the number of operational community-scale batteries, according to the Climate Council’s latest report: “Battery Boom: Supercharging Australia’s Renewable Rollout”.   KEY FINDINGS: Victoria is … Continued