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- Community, Energy
- 02/12/2025
- 10:56
New AER data shows hundreds of thousands are struggling with rising energy debts as Australians demand more government intervention to lower bills.
An alliance of energy justice advocates is calling for urgent government intervention to wipe-out the energy debts of struggling households, as new data shows almost 1 in 20 energy consumers cannot cover the full cost of their regular energy bill, as energy companies’ profits continue to soar and the government considers another round of energy bill rebates. Meanwhile, new polling shows the Australian public is fed up with the profiteering of big energy companies and want the Australian government to intervene to lower bills. New data from the Australian Energy Regulator, released as part of its annual market report, shows…
- Government Federal, Information Technology
- 02/12/2025
- 10:50
Monash expert: National AI Plan
Monash University AI and machine learning experts are available to discuss the National AI Plan and how we need to progress with building sovereign AI through upskilling the Australian workforce. Australian Laureate Fellow Professor Geoff Webb, Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of Information Technology Contact via: +61 450 501 248 or [email protected] Read more of Professor Webb’s commentary on Monash Lens *NOTE: Professor Webb is available for interviews only until 1pm this afternoon. Fundamentals of AI Machine learning Data mining The following can be attributed to Professor Webb: “The Government is overall striking a sensible balance by holding…
- Education Training
- 02/12/2025
- 10:35
Toowoomba Grammar School staff say “no” to sub-standard wage offer
Teachers and school support staff at Toowoomba Grammar School have overwhelmingly rejected their employer’s plan for sub-standard wages below CPI. The Independent Education Union…
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- Industrial Relations, Youth
- 02/12/2025
- 10:30
Charges filed for breaches of child employment laws
Wage Inspectorate Victoria has filed charges in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria against Nasida Pty Ltd, (trading as South Beach Project), alleging the business contravened the Child Employment Act 2003. It is alleged the Mount Martha based business employed a child under the age of 15 without a licence and contravened laws relating to maximum permitted work hours and failing to give the child an adequate rest break. The maximum penalties for these offences are in excess of: $237,000 for employment without a licence $47,000 for breaching maximum daily and weekly hours $47,000 for failing to give a rest break…
- Local Government
- 02/12/2025
- 10:21
Alpine and Hindmarsh councils not compliant with rate caps
The Essential Services Commission’s annual Council Rate Cap Compliance Report shows two of the state’s 79 local councils exceeded the three per cent rate cap set by the Minister for Local Government. This is the first time tie cap has been exceeded since 2020-21. The report also notes that Ballarat City Council and Bayside City Council did not increase their rates at all in 2025-26, and that Hepburn and Indigo shires had a higher rate cap approved by the commission. The Essential Services Commission monitors and reports on Victorian councils’ compliance with the rate cap under the Fair Go Rates…
- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 02/12/2025
- 10:18
American Uranium Advances Lo Herma Development with Successful Hydrogeological Testing and Ongoing Drilling
Perth, Australia – American Uranium Limited (ASX:AMU; OTCID:AMUIF) is pleased to advise that it has achieved an important technical milestone at its flagship Lo Herma In-Situ Recovery (ISR) Uranium Project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, completing a major phase of hydrogeological testing while continuing its resource-expansion drilling program. The Company confirmed that all wells demonstrated sustained flows and minimal aquifer drawdown, validating key hydrologic characteristics necessary for ISR development. Final results from specialist consultancy Petrotek Corporation are expected before the end of 2025. Testing was completed under the supervision of senior hydrogeologists, with full adherence to ISR field protocols. Drilling…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 02/12/2025
- 10:00
New report estimates projected burden of arthritis, long-term back problems and osteoporosis in Western Australia
The number of people living with arthritis in Western Australia is projected to increase significantly by 2045, suggests a new Monash University led-report, in collaboration with Curtin University, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA and HelloJP consulting. Using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the report investigated the current and future burden of musculoskeletal conditions in WA to offer critical insights to inform long-term and responsive policy, planning, resource allocation and appropriate care for people who live with these common conditions. Chronic musculoskeletal health conditions such as arthritis, low back pain and fractures…
- CharitiesAidWelfare
- 02/12/2025
- 10:00
Australian Government’s National AI Plan marks a critical step forward for child safety
Key Facts: ICMEC Australia welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government outlining the new National AI Plan, marking a significant step forward in protecting children in a rapidly evolving digital environment.STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 10.00 AM AEDT TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2025 Australian Government’s National AI Plan marks a critical step forward for child safety ICMEC Australia welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government outlining the new National AI Plan, marking a significant step forward in protecting children in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Over the past two years, ICMEC Australia has played a central role in shaping national thinking on the…
- Political
- 02/12/2025
- 09:31
LGBTIQA+ bestiality, incest, gender fluid concepts must be expelled from schools
Family First today reaffirmed its promise that if elected it will move to ban radical LGBTIQA+ indoctrination dressed up as anti-bullying classes in schools.…
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