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Communities can help cut electricity bills as network costs increase Rewiring Australia says communities will play an important role in protecting households from price hikes, after the Australian Energy Market Operator warned of a surge in electricity infrastructure costs. AEMO’s Draft 2025 Electricity Network Options Report has revealed transmission line costs have risen … Continued
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This year’s Gai-mariagal Festival in North Sydney offers a special line-up of family-friendly events designed to spark curiosity, creativity and connection across generations. From storytelling and bushwalks to hands-on art workshops, the program invites children and carers to engage with the richness of First Nations culture in meaningful and playful ways. What’s on for kids … Continued
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ACOSS is calling for further government action to protect those on the lowest incomes who are struggling to pay their energy bills, following news that electricity prices will increase from 1 July 2025. Today the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released its final determination for the electricity default market offer (DMO) for NSW, SA and … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it is providing additional support for new small business owners to ensure they understand and comply with their tax, super and registry obligations from the start. The ATO’s campaign, coined ‘ready for business’, highlights that opening and running a small business is ‘serious business’. Approximately 50% of businesses fail … Continued
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Research funded by the Australian Department of Defence finds the country may need a new type of weekend warrior for cyber conflict. “One way to rapidly increase our defensive capabilities in the cyber domain is to learn from international experience in establishing a national cyber reserve force”, said Professor Dan Svantesson of Bond University and Fellow … Continued
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***Monday, 26 May 2025, 8:00AM Martin Place (between Macquarie and Philip Streets), Sydney*** WHAT: Hundreds of essential workers from across NSW will rally outside 52 Martin Place to oppose the government’s proposed cuts to workers compensation, which would devastate mental health support for injured workers following a damning parliamentary inquiry. WHO: Teachers, health workers, emergency … Continued
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SYDNEY 25 MAY 2025: The Queensland Crisafulli government’s ‘new’ Shark Control Program—that will amp up the slaughter of sharks—looks like it was written in the 1900’s and flies in the face of conservation science while doing nothing to improve swimmer safety. The news was revealed today in a Courier Mail exclusive with animal … Continued
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Media Opportunity: Live interview of Australian Muslim Imams and volunteers. 24 May 2025 – In response to the recent floods in Taree, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Australia (AMYA), in direct collaboration with Humanity First Australia, is deploying a relief team to support affected communities. Approximately 25 youth volunteers are travelling to the region this … Continued
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SYDNEY 23 MAY 2025: Updated figures available from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, again show the devastation of Queensland’s Shark Control Program with 1692 animals caught in the seven months since Premier Crisafulli took office—1112 of those animals were killed. Included in the catch were: 40 rays (14 killed), 28 turtles (5 killed), … Continued
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MORE JOB CUTS AT THE ANU NTEU strongly condemns foreshadowed job cuts at the Australian National University. The University has just announced that Change Proposals to cut jobs will be introduced in 6 areas in June 2025. Change Proposals for a further 9 areas are being considered between July and September 2025. ANU announced ‘Renew ANU’ … Continued
