According to Roy Morgan Research’s Young Australians Survey reveal that almost nine out of every 10 (87%) Aussie children aged 6-13 would have received some cash for Christmas. Norman Morris, Industry Communications Director, Roy Morgan Research explained that the research revealed that just over 22% of kids are given between $50 and $100, 20% receive…
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Vic Gov announces $1.18 Mill in production investment
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Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley, today announced the seven projects that will share $1.18 million in funding from Film Victoria’s Assigned Production Investment program. These seven projects will support over 300 job opportunities in Victorian film and television.” Mr Foley commented “We’re helping our film and TV industry grow and cementing Victoria’s reputation as…
Deon Kenzie sets new T38 1500m world record
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Tasmania’s Deon Kenzie has run faster than any Para-athlete before him, clocking a new 1500m world record in the T38 classification of 4.08.51 in Hobart on Saturday afternoon. Kenzie had previously won a bronze medal in his classification for the 1500m at the IPC World Championships in Lyon. The previous 1500m T38 world record mark…
Public Health England Antibiotic Guardian Campagin Continues
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Public Health England (PHE) has announced that Over 8,100 healthcare professionals and 3,600 members of the public have pledged to do their own part to help reduce antibiotic resistance as a part of The Antibiotic Guardian was launched in September by PHE, as part of activities to support European Antibiotic Awareness Day. The campaign will…
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£15 billion investment announced in England’s roads
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A £15 billion plan to triple levels of spending by the end of the decade to increase the capacity and condition of England’s roads, has been announced by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander. “Today I am setting out the biggest, boldest and most far-reaching roads programme for decades.…
Don’t make it a Merry Christmas for the scammers!!!
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With the Christmas season fast approaching the ACCC is warning that Scammers are at it again trying to cash-in on the Christmas mail rush by posing as postal services. “Australians send and receive millions of parcels at Christmas time. If you are expecting delivery of a gift for family or friends, or might receive a…
Choose the correct sunnies
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is encouraging the community to choose the best protection for their eyes. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that in Australia, sunglasses must be sold with the correct lens category clearly marked to help consumers choose the right pair for their needs and avoid hazards. “Australians are exposed to…
Something for Mr Abbott to think about
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Okay in the light of the recent cuts to the ABC here is something for the government to take into consideration. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan almost 11.8 million Australians 14+ (61%) cited at least one ABC or ABC2 television show they ‘especially choose to watch’ in the year to September 2014—and…
National Drug Strategy Household Survey released
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According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare In 2013, over 40% of Australians smoked daily, drank alcohol in ways that put them at risk of harm or used an illicit drug in the previous 12 months. AIHW spokesperson Geoff Neideck explained that the report…