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National Children’s Commissioner commends agreements by education ministers on urgent child safety reforms

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Friday 22 August 2025: Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner has commended the Australian Government’s leadership on urgent child safety reforms agreed at today’s historic meeting of education ministers across the federation. National, state and territory ministers met in Sydney today to commit to a trial of CCTV and rollout of mobile phone bans in childcare centres, … Continued

SSI calls for inclusion of CALD families’ needs in Thriving Kids program

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Leading refugee resettlement and multicultural services provider SSI has welcomed the announcement of the new Thriving Kids program but encouraged the government to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children with disability and their families were included in the program’s design, implementation and monitoring. SSI Executive General Manager Service Delivery Eric Harper said it was … Continued

Rewiring Australia welcomes plan to boost offshore wind technology

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Rewiring Australia welcomes plan to boost offshore wind technology  Rewiring Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement to boost the development of renewable energy projects by proposing new guidelines for research and demonstration licenses.  The Energy Minister Chris Bowen today unveiled the plans to offer the updated licenses, which would encourage researchers, scientists and others … Continued

Media release: Supreme Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension state approval adjourned to 21 October 2025

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Friday 22 August 2025 – For immediate release ***Video grabs, images and footage from FARA spokespeople speaking to media outside court this morning are available here*** A Supreme Court challenge to the Western Australian state government approval for Woodside’s contentious North West Shelf extension, launched by Friends of Australian Rock Art, Inc, (FARA) has been … Continued

MORE STORIES ARRIVE IN REDEVELOPED ASCOT VALE LIBRARY

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The Allan Labor Government is supporting lifelong learning for the Moonee Valley community, with Ascot Vale Library the latest to benefit from major upgrades delivered through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos today joined local member for Essendon Danny Pearson and Public Libraries Victoria CEO Angela Savage at the newly … Continued

National Children’s Commissioner to respond to child safety reforms being proposed by federal, state and territory education ministers

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National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds will hold a media conference today to respond to the outcomes of a meeting of federal, state and territory education ministers in relation to improving child safety in childcare settings. Education ministers from across the nation are meeting in Sydney today, with a rollout of CCTV and mobile phone bans in … Continued

Emerge 2025: A month of culture, creativity and community

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Willoughby City Council’s Emerge Festival returns this September, bringing six weeks of arts, culture and community to the local area. Running from 1 September to 12 October, the festival features more than 50 events across Chatswood and surrounding suburbs, with performances, exhibitions, workshops, cultural celebrations and family activities on offer. Now in its 28th year, … Continued

Welcome spring with a day out at the Coal Loader Artisans Market

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When: Sunday 7 September 2025, 9am to 3pm Where: The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton  Celebrate the start of spring with a day of browsing and exploring at one of Sydney’s most scenic spots. The Coal Loader Artisans Market returns with a curated selection of stalls showcasing sustainable, original and creative handmade … Continued

Climate groups ask Albanese Government why the delay in releasing Australia’s first national climate risk report?

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Community based climate organisations from across the country are asking why the Albanese government has repeatedly delayed the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) – a critical report outlining the grim reality communities will face without necessary action to curb climate pollution.     The Albanese government is currently deciding how strong Australia’s 2035 … Continued

Media alert: TODAY – Supreme Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension state approval commences in Perth

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22 August 2025 What: Supreme Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension state approval by Friends of Australian Rock Art (FARA) commences TODAY in Perth When: 9.45am AWST Friday 22 August 2025 Where: WA Supreme Court, David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack St, Perth 6000 FARA spokespeople will be available to speak with media … Continued