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NSW timber workers shafted with support five times worse than Victoria

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TFTU says the Labor Government is short-changing its own people and not being accountable to workers. The Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union (TFTU) has condemned the NSW Government’s handling of the Great Koala National Park decision, saying workers are being offered redundancy support packages five times worse than their Victorian counterparts. TFTU NSW Secretary Alison … Continued

Expert Alert World Habitat Day: Sustainable Population Australia

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  Media Release: 03 October 2025 World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognized by the United Nations. On 6 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Habitat Day will be “urban crisis response”. World Habitat Day | Urban October Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) argues that population … Continued

Press Conference Alert: “Love for All, Hatred for None” – Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Plan to Combat Skyrocketing Islamophobia

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Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 1pm Address: 45 Hollinsworth Rd, Marsden Park NSW 2765 (Australia’s largest Mosque)   The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia will hold a press conference on the first day of the nation’s largest and longest-running Muslim convention in Western Sydney.   The 37th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) will be held from Friday, … Continued

Statement: Australians Detained by Israel

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MEDIA STATEMENT Deep Concerns About Detained Australians “I am deeply concerned by reports that Australian citizens – Surya McEwen, Abubakir Rafiq, Hamish Paterson, Juliet Lamont, Bianca Webb-Pullman and Dan Coward – have been arrested by Israeli authorities after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza as part of the Sumud Flotilla.” “The blockade of Gaza has … Continued

NSW State Government housing proposed at the Chatswood Metro Dive Site

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Willoughby City Council acknowledges the NSW Government’s announcement of 1500 new homes at the former Chatswood Metro Dive Site, including 180 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers. Mayor Tanya Taylor said “Willoughby Council has a strong track record of delivering zoned land for new housing. However, housing alone is not enough. With 1500 new homes planned, … Continued

Strategic Investment in Community Health Will Deliver Better Care for All Victorians

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Key Facts: Community Health First 2026-27 Victorian Budget Asks: 1. Reduce waiting list for affordable care by investing $7.5 million to provide over 60,000 hours of additional community-based care. 2. Increase community health infrastructure funding from 0.3% to 1.5% of the total health infrastructure spend to expand and improve facilities to reach more Victorians.  Note Infrastructure … Continued

Treaties Committee to examine UK Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership at public hearing

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today for its inquiry into the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Committee will examine how this agreement strengthens Australia’s defence capabilities while also enhancing interoperability with the … Continued

Statement on aged care senate inquiry

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Statement attributable to Alex Lynch – Director of Aged and Community Care Catholic Health Australia welcomed the opportunity to appear before Senators at the Aged Care Services Inquiry, noting that the Inquiry’s main goal to have more home care packages released by the Government has been achieved. The bipartisan decision to release home care packages … Continued