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Victoria’s leading conservation, recreational and commercial fishing organisations have united to oppose the State Government’s plan to axe fisheries officers. They are asking for an immediate reconsideration, warning that if they go ahead, the cuts pose significant threats to marine health, sustainable fish stocks and public safety on Victorian waters. The Victorian National Parks Association … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care has welcomed a $45,000 funding boost from the Allan Labor Government’s Veterans Capital Works 2024–25 grant program to assist with essential refurbishment works at its Geelong affordable housing site. The grant will go towards completing essential works to a number of units at the site, which comprises 39 studio, one-bedroom and … Continued
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North Sydney Council is asking the community to have their say on the new draft North Sydney Bike Action Plan. This ambitious plan outlines new bike networks, cycling targets, and actions, backed by a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, to deliver safe active transport options for our community over the next decade. Mayor Zoë Baker says: “Now, … Continued
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The NSW Teachers Federation has condemned Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Education Minister Sarah Henderson’s plans to abolish free TAFE, a program that has provided vital vocational education opportunities to hundreds of thousands of Australians. The Coalition has signalled its intent to cut free TAFE, with Shadow Education Minister Sarah Henderson referring to the program … Continued
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SYDNEY (15 April 2025)—The upcoming federal election could mark the end of trophy hunting imports to Australia with the ALP, Greens, Animal Justice Party and several independents committing to banning the import of hunting trophies as part of their election promise. The ALP has committed to banning the 20 most imported species to Australia as … Continued
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Highlights ▪ Initial contract in support of a material feasibility program for BAE Systems.▪ AML3D sourcing 8.5 tonnes of Nickel Aluminium Bronze (‘NAB’) alloy feedstock. ▪ Entry into the U.K. Defence market is key part of the next phase of AML3D’s growth strategy. The next phase of AML3D’s growth strategy includes leveraging the company’s manufacturing … Continued
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The Victorian Chamber is urging the State Government to take decisive action in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget to drive Victoria’s competitiveness, stimulate economic growth and create a stronger future for businesses and workers. Confidence is key here and, once confidence is restored, the State will forge ahead. Victorians, and those wanting to invest in Victoria, … Continued
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“Health Election” misses the mark: Public Health Association 15 April 2025 Experts are urging Federal Election candidates to broaden their focus on health to include initiatives that will keep Australians well and out of hospitals, after new analysis showed that public health is largely absent from the election commitments made by the two major political … Continued
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The Australian Conservation Foundation’s assessment of parties’ and candidates’ climate and nature policies has given the Greens a high distinction (98%), Labor a bare pass (54%) and the Coalition a woeful score of 1 out of 100. This is the lowest mark for the Coalition’s environment policies on an ACF election scorecard. “In this term … Continued
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More than 90 allied healthcare workers will rally at Tweed Valley Hospital on Tuesday in response to the workforce retention crisis putting pressure on clinicians and patients. Health Services Union members are celebrating the invaluable work of allied health practitioners, and campaigning for measures to attract and retain clinicians who are vital to the health … Continued
