Preparations in full swing for RFS’ Get Ready Weekend
Preparations are underway for this year's Get Ready Weekend hosted by the RFS at various locations across NSW. With the risk of bushfires returning this summer, the Get ready Weekend will be held this year on September 16 and 17 and aims to encourage residents and...
Lake Illawarra Water Quality Scores ‘Very Good’ in Estuary Health & Water Quality Report Card
The Estuary Health & Water Quality Report Card, published last week, has rated the water quality of Lake Illawarra as 'very good', underscoring the success of various government vegetation projects aimed at improving the region's ecological health. Out of the...
Extended post-study work rights for international graduates
A two-year extension of post-study work rights has been made available for international graduates in Australia with select degrees in areas of verified skill shortage. The extension allows eligible international higher education graduates an additional two years on...
The 10-year roadmap to intercept eating disorders released
A 10-year sector roadmap has been released in hopes of supporting people with eating disorders across Australia. One million Australians experience an eating disorder each year. To combat this, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) has developed a...
Should more be done surrounding NSW high school teachers pay rise
New South Wales teachers are expecting a historic salary increase from the Labor government, which the state's union believe is a step in the right direction Whilst the union welcomed the pay rise, it said there is also potential inside public classrooms to address...
How the rate increase for students on Youth Allowance will impact the cost of living
Services Australia has announced a rate increase for those currently receiving both Youth Allowance and Austudy payments that will mean a $40 base rate rise per fortnight from September 20. Westpac Banker, Alannah Powell said access to financial support has become...
Australia’s change in visa policy opens career opportunities for international graduates
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced that international graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted two more years of work rights after graduation. This migration legislative instrument came into force on July 1, 2023. The Australian...
Students protest overpriced housing in Sydney
Hundreds of people struggling to find housing gathered outside Sydney Town Hall on Saturday to rally for better living conditions and cheaper rent. The rally was hosted by Get a Room, a campaign from the National Union of Students. Protestors gathered to demand more...
‘Come Walk With Us’ documentary launches at UOW in support of vote ‘Yes’
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) launched a documentary on Monday titled 'Come Walk With Us', which urged viewers at the University of Wollongong to vote 'Yes' in the upcoming referendum on the voice to parliament. The film was centred around the journey of MUA...
ACT Decriminalises Small Quantities of Illicit Drugs
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has implemented a groundbreaking law last month to decriminalise the possession of small quantities of illicit drugs, including cocaine, heroin, meth, and ecstasy. Under the new legislation, individuals found in possession of...