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With a federal election imminent, Go Gentle Australia is calling on federal politicians of all persuasions to commit to three small but significant reforms to improve Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) care. Dr Linda Swan, Go Gentle’s CEO, said the three changes would make a world of difference for eligible terminally ill Australians and the people who … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with support from Victoria Police’s VIPER Taskforce and the Australian Border Force (ABF), has seized and destroyed over 16 tonnes of illicit tobacco, with an estimated excise value of nearly $35 million. Two search warrants were executed on Thursday 6 March at a property in Merrigum, Victoria. A search of … Continued
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Amid today’s news of energy bill spikes, Australians have a new tool to calculate how their bills would fare with a nuclear generation option It’s been confirmed that unreliable coal-fired electricity plants are causing 2.5-8.9 per cent energy bill increases. That has raised concerns about the Coalition’s nuclear proposal, which would keep households vulnerable to … Continued
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Rewiring Australia calls for stronger action on home energy upgrades amid another power price hike Another energy price hike should be a wake up call for the federal government to support cheaper and cleaner energy for Australian households. Market volatility created by clunky coal-fired power plants has driven another proposed hike in energy … Continued
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Irish Trade Hits Historic Global High as Enterprise Ireland Unveils Several Local Initiatives Thursday 13 March 2025: Companies supported by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland exported over €465 million (A$791 million) worth of goods and services to Australia and New Zealand in 2023, highlighting the thriving economic ties between the three islands that … Continued
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The first report from the e61-UNSW Policy Research Partnership highlights key economic challenges and necessary reforms for the next Federal Parliament. Among the key recommendations is finding new opportunities with trusted trade partners as global shifts like steel tariffs come into effect. The next Federal Government will face major economic policy challenges that will shape … Continued
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Disability workers set to rally in Melbourne, and stage a colourful stunt, amid lack of action on pay and conditions Dozens of disability workers will today rally against a lack of action on pay and conditions. The Health and Community Services Union Victoria are calling on the state and federal Labor governments not to forget … Continued
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People experiencing financial and social disadvantage are skipping meals to pay their energy bills as nine in ten struggle to keep their homes cool in summer, alarming new research by ACOSS has revealed. A survey of 1,011 people across Australia found half of respondents are going without food, medication and other essentials to try … Continued
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Media Release 13/03/25 Where’s the community in climate action? We won’t fix global, unless we talk local 13 March 2025 Over the last week most us will have checked in with friends and family in South East Queensland and Northern NSW. With four million battening down, schools closed, evacuation … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care is proud to announce its success in securing a Veteran Acute Housing Program grant under the Capital Works and Specialist Services streams. Today, Vasey RSL Care Board Chair Mike O’Meara and CEO Janna Voloshin joined The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Local Member for Corio, to officially announce the … Continued
