The long awaited decision to shut down the Shoalhaven’s Paper Mill machines on August 28 was made yesterday. Operational since the 1950s, the Shoalhaven Paper Mill has provided valuable employment to the region and it reamins the only manufacturer in Australia of security grade papers. Seventy-five employees will be made redundant when the mill closes, adding to the loss of over 10,000 jobs in the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands since September 2013. “This is a devastating blow to the 75 workers at the mill, and the broader Shoalhaven community. It will result in the loss of 150 flow-on jobs and $20…
Author: Rachel Pedroza
More Australians are choosing to swap from general to organic products, according to experts in the field. Australian organic dairy farmer and founder of five:am organis yoghurt David Prior said people need to be informed about organic food and processes. “Organics is a rapidly emerging market. We’ve found that it is crucial to educate people about why eating organic is important,” he said. “Also make sure you are able to ensure year-round supply if you are going for mainstream distribution.” The Australian Organic Market has reported a 15.4 per cent annual compound growth, organic eating is becoming increasingly popular. With…
Sport promotes positive self-esteem, teamwork and work ethic, but a local PE teacher says physical activity is becoming less of a priority in our digital driven lifestyles. “The accessibility of digital devices, such as iPads, has become too easy, and children will sit on them all day if given the chance,” Lake Illawarra Primary School Physical Education teacher Karen Hendriks said. “It is up to a partnership between the schools and parents to encourage participation in sports.” According to the 2011-12 Australian Health Survey into Physical Activity, statistics show children aged five to seven spend around two hours a day involved in…