The St Vincent de Paul Society today condemned a Senate Inquiry’s findings on compulsory income management. We receive this news with a sad heart,” said National Council Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. This Inquiry heard evidence from all over Australia. The ...
St Vincent de Paul Society condemns Welfare Quarantining Decision on Mar11 2010
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MICHAEL KIRBY TO LAUNCH MALCOLM FRASER MEMOIRS AT MELBOURNE LAW SCHOOL On Thursday, 4 March at 10.30 am for 11 am, at the Woodward Centre in the University of Melbourne’s Law School (185 Pelham St, Carlton), The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG will launch the first political ...
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Forty years and rolling for the Indian Pacific on Feb22 2010
The mighty Indian Pacific celebrates its 40th Anniversary today (23 February). A train acclaimed not only as an Australian icon but as one of the worlds greatest train journeys. History was made when the Indian Pacific departed Sydney Central Station on the first direct rail journey across the ...
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Indigenous social divide grows despite apology on Feb12 2010
TWO YEARS SINCE NATIONAL APOLOGY BUT STILL NO PROGRESS FROM LABOR ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES “There needs to be genuine partnership forged between the Federal Government and Aboriginal leaders, elected and appointed by the community. So far we have not seen much evidence of this in NSW” ~ Bev Manton, ...
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NSWALC Councillor condemns rising incarceration rate on Feb10 2010
Steve Gordon, the elected Councillor for the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council's North West Region has condemned Australian governments and their agencies for shirking their responsibilities in regard to the implementation of the now more than 23 year old Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC). Councillor ...
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Colour my cement on Feb10 2010
CEMEX BURRUP ROCK ART FINE PATHETIC, CRIMINAL: GREENS The decision to fine cement company Cemex $280,000 over its destruction of ancient Indigenous rock art on the Burrup Peninsula is a pathetic one, say the Greens. Greens MLC Robin Chapple said his reaction to the destruction, which ...
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Human rights champion to advocate for Australia’s disadvantaged on Feb9 2010
In an unprecedented move, respected human rights advocate Father Frank Brennan has been appointed an official advocate for four of Australia’s leading health, social services, aged care and education bodies. As Catholic Advocate in Residence for the St Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Health Australia (CHA), Catholic Social ...
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Promises need to be delivered and leadership respected – Manton on Feb8 2010
Aboriginal people and the wider community should not be fooled by claims by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin that her Government is placing local Indigenous leaders at the front and centre of efforts to close the opportunity and life expectancy gaps between Aboriginal people and their fellow ...
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Woolworths’ surplus food for needy on Jan22 2010
WOOLWORTHS ‘FRESH FOOD RESCUE CAMPAIGN’ Woolworths supermarkets, together with the Hon Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, is today launching a year long campaign to rescue a record amount of surplus food from the waste stream and turn it into meals ...
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Community Beds for Mental Health Needs on Jan21 2010
We need more mental health beds, but not in hospitals! More acute mental health beds and more doctors is not the answer to Australia’s mental health needs – it is more community-based beds which will improve mental health outcomes, according to David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health ...
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Gold-plated silver for A-Day on Jan21 2010
STUNNING NEW COIN FOR AUSTRALIA DAY In the lead-up to Australia Day, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, today announced the design of the newest coin to go into the hands of Australians. Commemorating and celebrating Australia Day and designed by the Royal Australian Mint in ...
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Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence? on Jan20 2010
Pros and Cons and Current Research at New ProCon.org Website ProCon.org, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non-profit public charity dedicated to promoting critical thinking, created the new website at videogames.procon.org to explore the core question: "Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?" 97% of 12-17 ...
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Lack of services mean mentally ill sent to prison, not treated on Jan19 2010
Almost 80 per cent of inmates in Australian prisons have a mental illness and magistrates in regional areas are sending mentally ill people to jail as there is often no treatment or mental health facilities available. David Crosbie, MHCA CEO, told ABC current affairs that many magistrates are ...
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The Making of Our Nation on Jan15 2010
National Trust launches 2010 Heritage Festival In the bicentennial year of Lachlan Macquarie's governorship, The National Trust of Australia (NSW) has launched its 30th annual 2010 Heritage Festival – The Making of Our Nation, to celebrate the built, cultural and environmental heritage of our state. As ...
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Ten jailed for over $4.4 million in GST fraud on Jan8 2010
Ten people have been sentenced to jail since September for separate GST fraud offences, attempting to defraud the community of more than $4.4 million in revenue. Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said the Tax Office will bring the full force of the law against those who deliberately seek to evade ...
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New plan for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on Jan8 2010
ULURU MANAGEMENT PLAN A SUCCESS ON EVERY FRONT The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) today welcomed Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s approval of the new management plan for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The plan will ensure the sustainability of the tourism industry in the Northern Territory and ...
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Mobile phones – Free recycle via Australia Post on Jan5 2010
AUSTRALIA POST CALLS MUSTER ON OLD MOBILE PHONES With more than one million mobile phones sold in the lead up to Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to dig up their old mobile phones and take advantage of MobileMuster, a free mobile phone recycling service offered through its ...
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We’re here to help small business, says Fair Work Ombudsman on Jan5 2010
Fair Work inspectors will visit almost 50,000 small businesses throughout the country to help guide them through Australia’s new workplace laws. The visits will target private sector employers entering the national workplace relations system for the first time. Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson announced the transitional visits in ...
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Smacking can be beneficial – as most parents know on Jan4 2010
New research by psychology professor Marjorie Gunnoe of Michigan has discovered what most parents already know – that a smack applied with love to a defiant young child can be a valuable form of discipline," said FamilyVoice Australia research officer ...
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Renee celebrates Louis Braille’s birthday on Dec26 2009
Ten-year-old Renee Russell is like most young girls her age: she loves reading. The only difference is that when Renee reads, she doesn’t use her eyes, she simply sweeps her little fingers across a page of Braille to bring the story to life. Louis Braille was born ...
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Local woman’s plea to help bring husband home
Hamilton woman Akur Shanloy is in desperate need of help after flying to Nairobi in an effort to bring her sick husband back home. Her husband, Marial, suffered a stroke while visiting relations in Sudan, late last year and ...Read on →
Thefts ruining RSPCA shelter
RUTHERFORD RSPCA SHELTER NEEDS YOUR HELP The night cages at the RSPCA’s Rutherford Shelter allow for people, in dire circumstances, to surrender their animals and bring in strays. But for the past three weeks the RSPCA hasn’t been able ...Read on →
Hunter’s brightest to power NSW
Thirty Hunter locals will play a starring role in the upgrade of the NSW electricity network joining another 121 bright sparks as first-year apprentices with EnergyAustralia. This year marks 100 years since the start of EnergyAustralia’s apprenticeship program. ...Read on →
Supporting Young Adults with Physical Disabilities
Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking information from parent carers of young adults with a physical disability to assist in building a case for a purpose-built supported accommodation facility in the Lake Macquarie/Newcastle area. Council’s Community Planner ...Read on →
Boat Harbour community regenerating the foreshore
Port Stephens Council is working with the Boat Harbour community to regenerate the foreshore area after a recent spate tree poisoning, starting with a working bee on Saturday 27 March. Speaking today Environmental Services Manager Bruce Petersen said ...Read on →
St Vincent de Paul Society condemns Welfare Quarantining Decision
The St Vincent de Paul Society today condemned a Senate Inquiry’s findings on compulsory income management. We receive this news with a sad heart,” said National Council Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. ...Read on →
Walk for the Williams (river)
Beginning Sunday, 14 March 2010, supporters will walk the length of the Williams River, from close to the source to where it meets the sea at Nobbys Head to deliver the message: This is the ...Read on →
Newcastle Airport stays with community
Port Stephens and Newcastle Councils, each 50% owners of Newcastle Airport Limited (NAL), will retain the current ownership arrangement to keep the company as a community asset. Today (9 March 2010) both councils consider recommendations to explore short to ...Read on →
Recognition of Carers
NSW OPPOSITION TO INTRODUCE CARERS RECOGNITION BILL Hunter based MLC Robyn Parker says the NSW Opposition will introduce the NSW Carers Recognition Bill 2010 this week, which will recognize the contribution that carers make in the community. Mrs ...Read on →
Morpeth Bridge closure postponed
Wednesday 10 March 2010 ~ The RTA advises that the planned night closure of Morpeth Bridge tomorrow night (Wednesday 10 March) has been postponed to allow time for the installation of additional equipment to support the bridge deck. ...Read on →
Eclectic Salon
Saturday, 13 (&14) March 2010 ~ GREENWAY GALLERY proudly supports Morpeth’s Festival of Two Palettes. A salon showing of selected artists Ileana Clarke, Ros Elkin, Caroline Lobsey , Linda Greedy , Pam Ireland and Gianna Fallavolitta. Only on the weekend ...Read on →
Postage Paid Berlin
Cooks Hill galleries presents a ‘European to Australia experience’ opening Friday March 19. The exhibition continues until April 12 and both artists paintings are online from March 16 at http://www.cookshill.com James Drinkwater - Exhibition of oil ...Read on →
Hair Loss for comrade
12 March 2010 ~ Girrakool School is holding a "hair loss" ceremony on the 12th of March inside the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Mt Penang. As you are probably aware "the world's greatest shave" is approaching ...Read on →
LANE CLOSURE – NORTH OF SWANSEA BRIDGE
Monday (& Tuesday) 8 March 2010 ~ Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Pacific Highway one kilometre north of Swansea Bridge next week. The RTA will close one southbound lane on Monday 8 March ...Read on →
MORPETH BRIDGE – ONE NIGHT CLOSURE
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 ~ 6pm. RTA is working on the Morpeth Bridge to increase the bridge’s load capacity and reduce future maintenance requirements. In order to carry out this work, Morpeth Bridge will be closed to traffic ...Read on →
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