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Victorian electricity default offer to be announced on Monday 26 May

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The Essential Services Commission will release its final decision on the Victorian Default Offer by media release at 6.30am, Monday 26 May.   The Victorian Default Offer is a fair, independently set electricity price that:    gives Victorians access to a reasonable electricity deal, even if they are unable or unwilling to engage in the retail … Continued

New MPs urged to put housing first as crisis continues to deepen

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Everybody’s Home has written to every newly elected Member of Parliament, urging them to make housing affordability a top priority in the next term of government.   The national housing campaign provided each MP with a detailed housing snapshot of their electorate, highlighting the scale of the crisis facing their local communities.   The data … Continued

“Raelene Cooper v Minister for Environment” – Murujuga traditional custodian launches legal action against the federal government before North West Shelf decision

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Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper this morning launched legal action against the Minister for Water and the Environment in the Federal Court to compel Murray Watt to make a determination of her Murujuga Section 10 cultural heritage assessment, which has been with the federal government for more than three years. It comes as the Environment … Continued

The Gai-mariagal Festival 2025 builds legacies for the future

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Willoughby City Council is proud to be part of the Gai-mariagal Festival 2025, honouring the living cultures and enduring legacies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Held from 26 May to 13 July, the festival features a diverse program of events across Northern Sydney, coinciding with National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week, and NAIDOC … Continued

Housing crisis requires bold action

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Australia’s housing crisis is worsening and requires bold action from all governments, ACOSS said today following the release of The State of the Housing System 2025 report. The report, published by the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council (NHSAC), found housing affordability has continued to deteriorate, especially for people on the lowest incomes, while rental … Continued

Need for massive humanitarian response in Gaza

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NCCA | Media Release 21 May 2025   Need for massive humanitarian response in Gaza The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) welcomes the solidarity among leaders of donor countries and the international community in their joint call on Israel to allow the passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza. “The additional clear statement from … Continued

THURSDAY: CENTRAL COAST WORKERS RALLY AGAINST AGAINST MENTAL HEALTH COMPENSATION CUTS

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***Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:00PM Kibble Park, Gosford*** WHAT: Essential workers from across the Central Coast will rally to oppose the NSW government’s proposed cuts to workers compensation, which would drastically limit mental health support for injured workers. WHO: Local nurses, teachers, emergency service workers, and other frontline staff, with Unions NSW representatives. WHY: The NSW … Continued