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A news report today stating shark net alternatives are not up to the task, has gotten the ire of conservation groups. SYDNEY (24 March 2025)—A Daily Telegraph article, airing concerns over the removal of shark nets, is exactly the type of misinformation threatening our marine life and the safety of swimmers, says Humane World … Continued
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The number of people sleeping rough in the inner city has climbed to 346, the City of Sydney’s latest count shows, representing a 24% increase on last year’s figure. More than 100 volunteers walked the city’s streets and parks in the early hours of Tuesday 25 February for the yearly summer count. … Continued
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Support for banning gambling advertising is widespread, according to new polling from The Australia Institute. The polling found that: Three in four Australian’s (76%) support a total ban on gambling ads phased in over three years. This is an increase on the 72% reported in a similar poll conducted by Redbridge late in 2024. Four … Continued
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The Coalition must provide immediate and detailed answers about its nuclear energy policy after Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor failed to confirm even basic costs. Australians for Affordable Energy is calling for clearer policy and direct answers from the Coalition, with households deserving transparency on a policy that could reshape the nation’s energy mix and increase … Continued
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Half a million Australians missing out on cheaper medicines due to outdated systems Nearly half a million eligible Australians are missing out on cheaper medicines due to an outdated manual tracking system that should be automated. The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is calling for urgent automation of the PBS Safety Net system after … Continued
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22 MARCH 2025: WWF-Australia has welcomed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s commitment of $250 million for protected areas as a critical step towards protecting 30% of Australia’s land and preventing extinctions. The investment announced today aims to protect another 30 million hectares of land. It follows Australia’s commitment in 2022 to the global goal of … Continued
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Funding up to $3,000 is available for preschools, childcare centres, primary and high schools in the North Sydney local government area (LGA) through Council’s Green Schools Grants program. But be quick – applications are closing Sunday 30 March. The grants will support school communities to implement environmental initiatives. Projects can focus on plastic waste, energy, … Continued
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ACOSS is demanding the urgent removal of the whole Targeted Compliance Framework due to shocking revelations of massive Government failure and potential illegality in the administration of income support payments affecting tens of thousands of people. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has today revealed it has paused several additional penalty measures under the … Continued
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60 people from across North Sydney LGA will today become Australia’s newest citizens during a special citizenship ceremony at Hutley Hall, Council Chambers to celebrate Harmony Week. The ceremony, to be held on Cammeraygal Country, takes place on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March. Mayor Zoe Baker … Continued
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Youth Action is urging the NSW Government to ensure the ‘Operation Soteria’ crackdown on youth crime is accompanied by robust investment in youth hubs, which address the root causes of crime by offering practical, proactive support to at-risk young people. Youth hubs, already successfully in limited operation, provide young people with a one-stop shop to … Continued
