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We can be heroes (just for one day)

Originally Posted by Frank Howson Todd Beamer Julian Assange Who's your kind of hero? It's no secret - we have always craved heroes. The loner who steps...

The Outsider in Film

When I started making films in Australia it was a time when "commercial" was a dirty word. Seemed strange to me because I never...

Thank you and goodnight

Somewhere along the way it changed. Were we sleeping? Or merely so preoccupied filling our lives with crap we didn't notice. Perhaps it took...

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Youth with chronic childhood arthritis empowered to overcome barriers

A new intervention to help young people with chronic childhood arthritis overcome barriers to physical activity and mental wellbeing will be developed by University of South Australia researchers. The VITAL Project (named for its focus on ValidatIon, undersTanding, and graded, vALued activity prescription) focuses on validating, understanding, and empowering...

Cash in for a cause: Contribute to breaking mental health stigma at Beyond Blue’s Big Blue Table

While Mental Health Month is coming to an end, the need to raise funds for Beyond Blue’s support services is ongoing. That’s why Beyond Blue is making a final call to donate to a Big Blue Table event. The fundraising events have been taking place throughout October, working...

UnitingCare leaders urge timely passage of Aged Care Bill

Leaders from the UnitingCare Network appeared before the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee this October to advocate for an Aged Care Bill that meets the needs of older Australians for decades to come. From Devonport to Darwin, representatives shared their perspectives during the following hearings: Andrew Kinnersly, Uniting...

Celebrating Excellence in Sustainability: Parkes takes top honours at KAB NSW Tidy Towns Awards

The winners of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) 2024 Tidy Towns Awards were announced on 2 November 2024, at a ceremony hosted by 2023 winner Bathurst. The prestigious KAB NSW 2024 Overall Tidy Towns Award was presented to Parkes, earning the town the opportunity to represent NSW at the Australian Tidy Towns Awards […]

Lost Your High-Security Car Key? Here’s How a Local Locksmith in Reservoir Can Help

Losing a car key, especially somewhere as inconvenient as a reservoir, can be a frustrating and nerve-wracking experience. However, you don’t have to worry too much; immediate replacement services are available to help you get back on the road quickly and stress-free. Here, we’ll guide you through...

Truth telling and healing is the only way forward for QLD Stolen Generations survivors

The decision to stop the Queensland Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry is deeply hurtful and detrimental to the healing process for ageing Stolen Generations survivors, a national body representing survivors said today. "This decision does not contribute to unity for Stolen Generations survivors, it will add to their pain...

AFCA Annual Review – Scam complaints start to dip but still concerning

Australian Financial Complaints Authority AFCA resolved more than 10,000 scams complaints in 2023-24  70 per cent of scams complaints were resolved within 60 days Monthly average of scams complaints to AFCA turned downwards AFCA’s Annual Review shows the ombudsman service received a record 104,861 complaints from consumers and small businesses in...

On cloud eight: UniSA secures grants to support struggling kids

Whether it's the development of a board game to tackle teenage mental health, or deciphering treatment-resistant brain tumours, the University of South Australia is stepping up to support children struggling with mental and physical health concerns. Eight UniSA research projects have been awarded almost $740,000 in research funding from the Channel...

Shaping our clean energy futures: PowerMakers

First Nations Clean Energy Network 37 First Nations people from across Australia have been selected from over 100 applicants to attend the First Nations Clean Energy Network’s second PowerMakers program for emerging First Nations leaders in the clean energy transition, from 4-8 November 2024 in Perth. Following the success of the inaugural...

10 Essential Safety Measures for New Office Buildings

Think of entering a clean, modern office building. From the shiny flooring to the well-designed desks, everything seems polished. Beneath this external attractiveness, however, is a network of safety measures that safeguard every occupant of the structure. This indicates that safety is a need rather than only a...

NSW GOVERNMENT ACTION TO ADDRESS WASTE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY CHALLENGE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

The NSW Government’s actions to address the waste and resource recovery infrastructure challenge facing the state are a step in the right direction, with the urgent development of an infrastructure plan, the review of the waste levy and finalisation of a battery product stewardship scheme, Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) CEO […]

How to Introduce Raw Food to Your Dog

Switching your dog to a raw food diet can have several health benefits. Many dog owners report improvements in their dog’s digestion, coat health, energy levels, and even dental health with raw feeding. However, a successful switch requires patience and a gradual approach to avoid digestive upset. Here’s a...