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Applications open for new Artist in Residence Pilot Program

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North Sydney Council has launched an exciting new Artist in Residence Pilot Program in partnership with North Sydney Community Centre (NSCC), providing a unique opportunity for artists to develop their practice while inspiring young people through creative workshops.   Mayor Zoë Baker encouraged artists to apply by 31 March, highlighting the importance of creative opportunities in … Continued

Rostering failures by NSW Ambulance leaves rural towns without crews

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Rostering failures by NSW Ambulance leaves rural towns without crews Invaluable Ambulance crews are being forced to plug gaps outside their communities because NSW Ambulance isn’t back-filling funded positions.  When some paramedics or crews can’t make their shift for whatever reason, they are not replaced because that position is being viewed as an extra.  “NSW … Continued

Western Sydney paramedics being sent to wealthier suburbs to plug gaps, leaving patients at risk

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Western Sydney paramedics being sent to wealthier suburbs to plug gaps, leaving patients at risk Western Sydney communities are being put at risk, with paramedic response times being delayed because they are plugging gaps in other suburbs.  The Health Services Union is warning communities are being short-changed in a dangerous way, because of rostering failures.  … Continued

How US tariffs impact Australia and what policymakers can do

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As Trump’s tariffs take effect, UNSW Business School’s Dr Scott French examines the impact on Australia and why policy responses should not include protective tariffs of our own. US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, 25% on all US steel and aluminium imports, which will affect global trade, are here. While Australian companies can implement short-term strategies, … Continued

Media Alert: Mining and Energy Union QLD District launches new election campaign ads calling on workers to back Same Job Same Pay

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Wednesday 12 March, 2:00pm photo and media opportunity  MEU representatives will gather at the Shamrock Hotel Pavilion meeting room (165 Nebo Rd Mackay) for an annual leadership meeting with MEU members    The MEU is launching election campaign ads this week to run in mining communities, featuring real stories from Queensland mineworkers.   The new campaign … Continued

Education ties drive $51 billion sector as Penny Wong backs Australia-China dialogue

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Sydney, 5 March 2025 – Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) commemorated a significant milestone with keynote speaker Senator the Hon. Penny Wong at its Gala Dinner at NSW Parliament House: 100 years since the first Chinese students arrived in Australia—decades before formal diplomatic relations began in 1972. Over the last century, this educational link has grown into an … Continued

Media alert – Doorstop Fri 14 March – Nine nursing peaks

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Nurses and Midwives Demand Major Reform Promises in 2025 Federal Election Campaign   Date: Friday, 14 March 2025 Time: 9:00 am Location: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra   Leaders of the nine largest nursing and midwifery organisations in Australia will gather at Parliament House in Canberra on Friday 14 March to launch their bold health … Continued