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The lockdown support package announced on July 13 by the Federal and NSW governments excludes people on the lowest incomes: people receiving JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and other payments even though so many are locked out of trying to find paid work in lockdown, according to the Australian Council of Social […]
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How can a national government of any stripes play politics with a four-year-old Australian-born child? By Jackie Pearson The Sri Lankan Murugappan family has been knocked off the daily news cycle by ‘the’ virus but their safety and peace of mind continuous to be shamefully tenuous. This article is an […]
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Black Dog Institute will collaborate with more than 100 leading investigators across research, consumer and peak bodies, and industry partners to transform clinical trials in adult mental health, as part of an Australian-first network. The Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network (MAGNET) is a new mental health clinical research […]
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The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has called on the Federal Government to reverse its decision to increase job search requirements from July 1to 20 job applications per month as standard for most people in jobactive and online employment services. ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said: “It doesn’t make […]
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Peak social services organisations urged the NSW Government to ensure the state’s most vulnerable populations and community services workers were supported during the current COVID lockdown. NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS) and Homelessness NSW welcomed swift moves to ensure rough sleepers could be moved into hotels until 12 July, […]
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Joshua Maxwell, Artistic Director of Jopuka Production’s latest play, Summer at Suspended Stone Camp, talks to The Point hours before opening night about the year-long journey to put this brand-new play on stage. By Jackie Pearson “After almost a year now of planning it is opening night,” says a breathless […]
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The Central Coast community needs to get organised and campaign for Central Coast Council to be de-amalgamated according to Greens Spokesperson for Local Government and Member of the Legislative Council, Mr David Shoebridge. By Jackie Pearson Speaking at a public meeting at the Narara Community Centre on Thursday, May 28, […]
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An exhibition that goes behind the scenes of the ABC TV series ‘Cleverman’ is visiting the Gosford Regional Gallery until Sunday, 11 July 2021. Cleverman is a dystopian science-fiction TV series exploring Aboriginal origin stories in a contemporary context. The exhibition immerses visitors in the iconic series through an exploration […]
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Applications for the 2021-22 CoastAbility Scholarships for young people on the Central Coast with a physical disability have been extended to Monday, 31 May, 2021. Scholarships on offer include an academic scholarship and sporting scholarship, each providing funding to the value of up to $5000 for successful applicants. To meet […]
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A new report by the Climate Council has called out gas as a polluting fossil fuel that is harming our health, wellbeing and the climate. Gas has been marketed to Australians as a safe, clean alternative to other fossil fuels but the Climate Council report has recommended it’s important for […]
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