But still, at least one woman a week loses her life as a result of violence against women and this ongoing tragedy reminds us of how much work is still to be done.
Jacquelene
Dinner with Jess Hill announced by CC Domestic Violence Committee
The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee is proud to present ‘Dinner with Jess Hill’ on the 25th May at Breakers Wamberal. “We are delighted that the Chair of Our Watch, the wonderful Moo Baulch will be our MC,” said CCDVC President Nicole Harvey. “There will be entertainment throughout the event […]
Kincumber kids visit Parliament House
Students from Kincumber Public School have visited Parliament House as part of their excursion to Canberra to learn about Australia’s system of government. Students gained insight into how federal government works and the roles and responsibilities of members of parliament. Students were treated with a special visit by Federal Member […]
Locals are saving from 60-day scripts – Reid
Since January 2023 residents on the Central Coast have saved $3,470,616 (Robertson $1,965,047 and Dobell $1,505,569) on cheaper medicines, with savings expected to grow following an expansion of the number of medicines eligible for a 60-day script. On Friday 1st March the Federal Labor Government doubled the number of medicines available […]
Greens ask for something other than the housing ‘status quo’
This week at the National Press Club, Greens spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness Max Chandler-Mather announced the party’s first Federal Election policy, a public property developer that would see the federal government build homes and sell and rent them for below market prices. According to The Greens this would be […]
Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines
FIVE FILTHY CAR COMPANIES whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council. Toyota’s 2023 new car sales are estimated to produce more climate pollution in a year than 46 big coal mines. The […]
The Gospel according to Paul – final term
Australia’s master of political satire, Jonathan Biggins is Paul Keating — visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser. Due to popular demand, this unmissable one-man comedy is returning to The Playhouse at Sydney Opera House for a final term following a critically acclaimed sell-out season. In a hilarious, insightful and poignant portrayal of […]
No Uber? No problem!
The quintessential Australian small town dilemma – how do I get anywhere without a car, no Uber, and limited or no public transport? – could very quickly become a thing of the past with this week’s launch of a community e-bus service in Gippsland, Victoria. The pint-sized communities of Sandy […]
Sustainable offshore wind “achievable”
This demonstrates that an ecologically sustainable offshore wind industry is possible and underscores the need for the federal government to prioritise protections of the environment and cultural heritage as it establishes the industry.
Every voice counts in shrinking gender pay gap
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency this week published the gender pay gaps for nearly 5,000 Australian employers, marking a historic step towards transparency and accountability in the workplace. According to The Parenthood, the data highlights the persistent and complex nature of the gender pay gap. Georgie Dent, CEO of The […]