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Public health community thunderstruck as ACDC bills pass Senate

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5 November 2025   Public health groups are delighted that legislation to create an Australian Centre for Disease Control – the most important piece of public health infrastructure in generations – has today passed the Senate and can start next year. “Thanks to the many people who’ve put in hard work and long nights, showing … Continued

EPA CONDUCTS PESTICIDE COMPLIANCE BLITZ ON NORTH COAST

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Footage of EPA officers collecting berry samples for testing: https://bit.ly/3LIsChF Yesterday NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers were on the ground in the Coffs Harbour and Nambucca regions conducting a pesticides compliance blitz at berry farms in the area. Around 20 blueberry and raspberry farms were inspected over the course of the day, with officers … Continued

Less traffic, more space to enjoy at Circular Quay

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A former dead end between the Circular Quay light rail stop and Customs House has been transformed into a beautifully paved space where people can meet, sit and eat.  The City of Sydney’s $8m upgrade of Loftus Street has created an extra 1,200 square metres of wider, accessible footpaths and a public plaza, with trees … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Union Demands Urgent Action After 3rd Vicious Prison Assault

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What: Stop work rally today (200+ Correctional Officers) When: 12:30pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025Where: 229 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville SA 5031 (Tom Koutsantonis’ electorate office) Union Demands Urgent Action After 3rd Vicious Prison Assault The union representing South Australian Correctional Officers has condemned a third violent assault inside a state prison – this time at … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Poo balls, asbestos dumping and lead contamination to go unchecked due to planned staff cuts at EPA

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What: PSA Rally to Save the EPA (100+ people) When: 1:00pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025Where: Parramatta Square (outside EPA building/ABC Building) Poo balls, asbestos dumping and lead contamination to go unchecked due to planned staff cuts at EPA Poo ball detectives, asbestos dumping inspectors and lead contamination monitors are all to be sacked if the … Continued

Experts call on Government to boost prevention spending to drive productivity gains

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Leading economic and health experts are uniting today to urgently call on the Australian Government to boost the economy, reduce healthcare costs and improve Australians’ wellbeing by dramatically increasing and transforming spending on preventive health.   A new peer-reviewed commentary from experts at Deakin Health Economics, Cancer Council Victoria and The George Institute for Global Health will … Continued

Celebrating the 26th Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

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Australia’s top scientists, innovators and educators have been recognised in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. From redefining air quality science to advancing quantum cybersecurity, and this year, for the first time, honouring the deep knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this year’s recipients highlight the diverse talent driving Australia’s scientific … Continued

VET qualifications result in $14,100 more in median income

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Data from the latest Jobs and Skills Report shows that the benefits of completing a vocational education and training (VET) qualification are growing, with graduates now seeing $14,100 more in median income compared to pre-training. In addition, 88% of VET graduates are employed post-qualification, compared to 72% pre-training. Released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia … Continued