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ACOSS calls for removal of new powers to withhold income support

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The Federal Government should remove Schedule 5 from the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, ACOSS said today.   The Bill includes some positive reforms to debt waivers, which are long overdue and which we support.   But under Schedule 5, the Home Affairs Minister would be able to cancel a person’s income support … Continued

Christmas meets creativity at the Coal Loader Artisans Market

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Looking for a Christmas market that’s both creative and sustainable? The Christmas edition of the Coal Loader Artisans Market is on Sunday 7 December 2025, offering a festive day of handmade shopping, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities from 10am to 6pm. This year’s market will feature more than 130 stalls spread across the Coal Loader’s … Continued

Industry calls on NSW Government to activate mandatory battery regulation before Christmas as safety risks escalate

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MEDIA RELEASE  24 NOVEMBER 2025    Industry calls on NSW Government to activate mandatory battery regulation before Christmas as safety risks escalate    Australia’s leading battery manufacturer, recycler and the national battery stewardship scheme have ​​issued an urgent call for the NSW Government to activate the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2025 (Batteries) before the end … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: “OCEAN” Screening TOMORROW Highlights World Heritage Opportunity for the Great Australian Bight

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Monday 24 November 2025   South Australian parliamentarians, scientists, and ocean advocates will gather in Adelaide TOMORROW on Tuesday 25 November for a special parliamentary screening of OCEAN with David Attenborough, celebrating the significance of the Southern Ocean and the campaign to secure UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Nullarbor and Great Australian Bight.   … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Tasmania’s renters under strain as affordability dips

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  Shelter Tasmania will address the media following the release of the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index today.     WHO: Dr Lauren McGrow, Acting CEO, Shelter Tasmania   WHEN: 1.30pm Monday 24 November 2025   WHERE: Trafalgar Building, Suite 33, Level 3/110-114 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000 MEDIA CONTACT: Eliot Barham … Continued

What does Butler know about the safety of chemically castrating children?

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Health Minister Mark Butler’s defence of chemicals which castrate gender-confused children only puts more pressure on families worried their kids are being indoctrinated at schools by radical LGBTIQA+ gender fluid ideology.   Asked about the New Zealand government becoming the latest to ban the use of puberty blockers on gender confused children, Mr Butler said … Continued

Reserve price law risks driving up housing costs, warns Family First

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Family First has warned that the Victorian Government’s proposal to force public disclosure of auction reserve prices risks pushing up housing costs and reducing transparency, leaving young families worse off.   Under the plan, real estate agents would be required to publish the reserve price at least seven days before an auction or fixed-date sale. … Continued