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Media Alert – Anglicare Sydney in NSW Parliament | Toys ‘n’ Tucker Christmas collection

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Media alert   Time: Thursday 20 November 2025, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Media attendance encouraged between 1:30-2:00pm What: Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker Christmas collection event Where: Macquarie Room, NSW Parliament House Interview talent: Simon Miller, Anglicare Sydney CEO & Rob Stokes, Group Executive – Housing. Details: Volunteers, alongside Anglicare Sydney leaders, will be collecting … Continued

New Zealand bans puberty blockers for children — Family First urges Australian politicians to find the courage to protect kids

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New Zealand bans puberty blockers for children — Family First urges Australian politicians to find the courage to protect kids   Family First National Director Lyle Shelton has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for new child patients, calling it a “common-sense, child-protection measure that Australia should have implemented years ago.” … Continued

Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards invitation

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MEDIA ALERT   Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards 20 November 2025   7:00PM – 10:00PM (media arrival from 6:00PM) Monday 24 November 2025 Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is pleased to invite members of the media to attend the 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards, a prestigious … Continued

Acquisition of New Interceptor Capability

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Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (“EOS” or the “Company”) (ASX:EOS) today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the UK-based interceptor business (the “Interceptor”) from MARSS Group (“MARSS”) for a total initial investment of €5.5 million (approximately A$10 million).  KEY HIGHLIGHTS → Acquisition of complementary counter-drone capability – emerging advanced technology, seen … Continued

Union questions charities watchdog over hospital giant’s not-for-profit status

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The Health Services Union (HSU) has raised serious concerns over Healthscope, a for-profit company with $1.6 billion in debt, being granted charitable status to exploit tax concessions worth $200 million annually. In a letter to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward, ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen, and Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh, the union … Continued

Australian National Maritime Museum to unveil two panels honouring 814 families on the National Monument to Migration – November 22

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November 22 11am and 2pm   November 22 sees two ceremonies at the Australian National Maritime Museum where 814 names from 56 different countries will be unveiled on the National Monument to Migration, also known as the Welcome Wall. Migration and how it has shaped Australia is one of the museum’s core pillars and the … Continued

Destiny Rescue supports the call for stronger justice for victims

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Destiny Rescue, a leading Australian-based NGO dedicated to rescuing children from exploitation and abuse, supports the proposed recent introduction of the Federal Crimes Amendment (Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Child Sexual Abuse) Bill 2025 (the Bill). The Bill will ensure that those who abuse, exploit or prey upon children face real justice.  Destiny Rescue has long … Continued

Child Protection Workers Rally at Minister Hildyard’s Office Demanding Urgent Action on Staffing, Safety and Workloads

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What: Child Protection Stop-Work RallyWhen: 12:30pm Wednesday 19 November 2025,Where: Office of Minister Katrine Hildyard, 114 Beach Road, Christies BeachWhy: Unsafe workloads, staffing crisis, system at breaking point Child Protection Workers Rally at Minister Hildyard’s Office Demanding Urgent Action on Staffing, Safety and Workloads Public sector child protection workers will rally today at the office of Katrine Hildyard, Minister … Continued