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ACOSS has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase the national minimum wage by 3.5% and is calling for further action to lift living standards. “This decision will help ease the pressure on low-paid workers who are struggling to cover their basic costs,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie. “For too long, wages have … Continued
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North Sydney Council has launched its first-ever unified winter arts program, presenting a season of free and ticketed events across May, June and July that celebrate culture, creativity and community. The North Sydney Arts: Winter Program features a packed calendar of live music, exhibitions, workshops, markets and cultural celebrations – including the Gai-mariagal Festival, Pride … Continued
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The South Australian Psychologists Association (SAPA), a sub-branch of the Health Services Union (HSU), has today revealed that several critical public mental health services are no longer able to provide psychological care due to ongoing workforce losses and government inaction. Four major services — which provide support to some of the most vulnerable South Australians … Continued
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More psychiatrists will help, but we can’t treat our way out of the mental health crisis Australians for Mental Health is urgently calling for an overhaul of how mental health is approached in New South Wales, after the ABC’s Four Corners program revealed a mental health workforce in crisis. Last night’s program revealed … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand-up in Sydney at 10.30am to react to the Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage increase. WHERE: Prince Alfred Park (corner of Cleveland Street and Chalmers Street), Strawberry Hills, Sydney WHEN: 10.30am Tuesday 3 June 2025 WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie Media contact: Lauren Ferri, … Continued
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Ag leader strengthens workplace program that adds social services for thousands of farm workers. SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica–BUSINESS WIRE– Dole (NYSE: DOLE) today announced the signing of new public-private agreements to advance its award-winning Information and Wellbeing Centers (IWCs), a workplace-based initiative pioneered by Dole designed to deliver vital public and private services directly to … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand-up in Sydney at 10.30am to react to the Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage increase. WHERE: Prince Alfred Park (corner of Cleveland Street and Chalmers Street), Strawberry Hills, Sydney WHEN: 10.30am Tuesday 3 June 2025 WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie Media contact: Lauren Ferri, … Continued
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North Sydney Council proudly launched Pride Month with a vibrant Pride Picnic at Ted Mack Civic Park on Sunday 1 June, bringing together families, friends and community members for an afternoon of music, performances and fun. The Pride Picnic, celebrating this year’s theme of “Love, Respect, Empower”, featured live music, drag shows, kid-friendly activities, food … Continued
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The bottom line: 62 VFA Positions Eliminated Fisheries Officers, as we know them, will no longer exist in the state of Victoria. Our fisheries will be left completely unprotected, unlawful poaching activity will skyrocket, and all our Fisheries Officers will be able to do is try to ‘educate’ offenders. The VFA has been understaffed for … Continued
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Monday, 2 June 2025 Statement – President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball Workers compensation reforms The Law Society of NSW has today written to Members of the Opposition and the Greens NSW in the Legislative Council in anticipation of that chamber’s consideration of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. We agree … Continued
