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- Government Federal, Indigenous
- 05/03/2026
- 14:32
Commissioners welcome Senate Inquiry into racism against First Peoples
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a Senate Inquiry into racism against First Peoples, to be conducted by the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. TheInquiry was announced by Indigenous Affairs Minister Malarndirri McCarthyandwill examine the forms, impacts and drivers of racism experienced by First Peoples, and the changes needed to address it. Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss and Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman said the inquirycannot be another exercise in diagnosis.This new Inquiry must drive action - not replace it. Decades of evidence For decades, national processes have documented the…
- General News, Government Federal
- 05/03/2026
- 14:17
Farrer by-election
The Speaker of the House of Representatives,the Hon Milton Dick MP has announced the details for the issuing of the writ for the electoral division of Farrer in New South Wales, following the resignation of the Hon Sussan Ley. The dates in connection with the by-election will be as follows: Issue of writ Wednesday 1 April 2026 Close of rolls Wednesday 8 April 2026 Close of nominations Monday 13 April 2026 Declaration of nominations Tuesday 14 April 2026 Date of polling Saturday 9 May 2026 Return of writ On or before Friday 10 July 2026 Contact Natalie van Dartel0418 149…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 05/03/2026
- 13:02
City GPs are ready to work in rural communities – they just need funding for travel and training: RACGP
Rural patients could have greater access to general practice care for less than $3 million per year under a Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) budget proposal. The Pathways to Rural program would fund GPs from major cities to spend four weeks per year providing care in the country, allowing them to trial rural general practice, build ongoing relationships with patients and communities, and train in the medical skills they most need. For practices unable to source enough specialist GPs to meet community needs or cover staff during leave and illness, Pathways to Rural would cut the cost of expensive…
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- Culturally and linguistically diverse, Women
- 05/03/2026
- 12:21
SydWest Multicultural Services celebrates International Women’s Day with powerful call to ‘Balance the Scales’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – EVENT ALERTThursday 5 March 2026 SydWest Multicultural Services celebrates International Women’s Day with powerful call to ‘Balance the Scales’ SydWest…
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- Travel Tourism
- 05/03/2026
- 12:12
Talent pitch: ATIA CEO pushes back on ‘cancel your Europe trip’ headlines
05 March 2026: Reports suggesting Australians should cancel travel plans for the next six months are simply wrong.Etihad and Emirates are flying today. Asian carriers - Singapore Airlines, multiple Chinese carriers - are operating normally and providing reliable alternative routings to Europe. Yes, flight times may be slightly longer. No, you don't need to cancel your trip. With headlines telling Australians to cancel their travel plans, ATIA CEO Dean Long is available today to offer a grounded, expert counterpoint and reassure travellers that Europe is still very much on the table. Quotes from ATIA CEO Dean Long "There are plenty…
- Travel Tourism
- 05/03/2026
- 12:06
Subject: Talent pitch: ATIA CEO pushes back on ‘cancel your Europe trip’ headlines
Key Facts: ATIA’s practical advice for travellers right now: Download your airline's app and check the Manage My Booking tab before heading to the airport to make sure your flight is actually going ahead Register with Smart Traveller https://www.smartraveller.gov.au If you're already in the Middle East and want to get home, register with DFAT now - Middle Eastern carriers are repatriating Australians with no additional charges If you’re booked to travel in the next few weeks, don’t Panic-Cancel. If you’re booked to travel in the next few months, talk to your accredited travel agent or tour operator as there are…
- Environment, Women
- 05/03/2026
- 12:00
NEW INTERNSHIP TO SUPPORT EMERGING WOMEN AND GENDER DIVERSE CONSERVATIONISTS
Bush Heritage Australia and Trust for Nature have announced a collaborative internship designed to open new pathways for women and gender diverse early career conservationists. Women remain underrepresented across many STEM fields in Australia. In 2024 the proportion of women in STEM-qualified occupations had plateaued at 15 percent. While environmental science performs much better than the broader STEM sector in gender representation, equity has not yet been consistently achieved or sustained. The Bush Heritage and Trust for Nature Conservation Internship aims to directly address this gap by providing practical experience, professional networks and clearer entry points into conservation careers. Bush…
- Federal Election, Veterans Affairs
- 05/03/2026
- 11:37
Responding to Veteran Housing Demand: Vasey RSL Care Opens 20 Affordable Homes in Bundoora
On Monday 2 March, Vasey RSL Care officially opened 20 new affordable housing units in Bundoora, delivering safe, secure homes for veterans at a…
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- Finance Investment
- 05/03/2026
- 11:37
Prince Group Partners Appoints Industry-Leading Executives for Its Next Chapter of Growth
Sydney, Australia – 5 March 2026:Prince Group Partners today announced the appointments of Juliet Ensor (nee Hardman)and Ceri Clark to Prince Group Partners, further…
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