Season 2 of much-loved ABC Factual series Old People’s Home For 4-Year-Olds was the ABC’s big winner when it was named the only Australian Grand Award winner at the prestigious New York Festivals’ TV and Film Awards. The awards recognise the most innovative and entertaining screen content from more than 50 countries around the world.…
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Fruit Pickers to Now Get Minimum Wage
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The Australian Workers’ Union has welcomed the new Horticulture Award which introduces an hourly minimum rate for fruit pickers, who will now enjoy the same baseline conditions as all other Australian workers. AWU National Secretary Daniel Walton explained that in November 2021, the AWU secured an historic industrial win for fruit pickers by successfully arguing…
Coles Electric-Powered Vehicle Trial
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Coles is using an electric-powered truck to deliver stock to New South Wales stores under a trial being undertaken with transport partner Linfox Logistics. David Clark, Head of Transport Safety & Sustainability – Supply Chain, said the electric truck trial was a significant step in Coles’ Sustainability Strategy, and demonstrated how Coles could win together…
Australia Post Celebrates CWA Centenary
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Australia Post has released a new stamp to celebrate 100 years of advocacy and community work by Country Women’s Associations across Australia to improve the lives of rural and regional women, children and communities. “The celebration of our centenary is an important milestone for our association and our members, marking 100 years of advocacy on…
Tram Project to Bring Jobs
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The Andrews Labor Government is on track to deliver the largest investment in locally-made trams in Australia’s history – supporting thousands of jobs and improving access to Melbourne’s iconic tram network. Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded the contract to build 100 new and accessible trams as part of the Labor Government’s $1.85 billion Next…
Something A Little Different
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Here’s to Temperance. Here’s to Temperance, I know it is an odd sentence to start with, especially considering this a wine review. But I am reliably infromed that my Grandfather on occassion would toast to temperancee. With the exception of Champagne I usually drink red wine, probably because when I first started to drink wine…
Regional Victoria Awarded 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage. The announcement by the Commonwealth Games Federation comes after a period of exclusive negotiations, with Commonwealth Games Australia and the Andrews Labor Government last month submitting a delivery concept for consideration. “The…
Coles Partners With The Resilience Project
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A positive mental health program to help students build resilience and cope with stress will be delivered in 20 schools across Australia thanks to a new partnership with Coles and The Resilience Project. The education partnership was officially launched at Shepparton East Primary School by Collingwood Football Club’s AFLW young gun Jordyn Allen who shared…
NSW Paramedics Launch Weeklong Action over Resourcing and Pay
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NSW Paramedics have launched a week of industrial action, as the Australian Paramedics Association (NSW) escalates demands for better resourcing and pay. Until Friday, APA (NSW) has placed a complete ban on ‘staff movements’—meaning Paramedics will refuse to split from crewmates or travel from their designated station to fill roster gaps elsewhere. “Refusing staff movements…
Christian Schools Australia Calls to Protect Religious Freedoms
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With the Australian election scheduled for May, Christian Schools Australia say that the 47th parliament must deliver protections for religious freedom and deliver on the rhetoric of both parties. “The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have sought to focus on the future in their opening pitches to the nation today” Mark Spencer, Director of Public…