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ABC members issue new vote of no confidence in managing director
The Lattouf case continues a pattern of ABC journalists, particularly those from culturally diverse backgrounds, lacking support from management when they face criticism from lobby groups, business organisations and politicians.
Imagine a Human Rights Act by 2034
With Centrelink debt gulags, residential nuclear waste dumps, Pacific climate refugee crackdowns and AI magistrates in the mix, the future looks bleak.
NSW Parliamentary Friends of the Olympic and Paralympic movements launched
As a former Paralympian and now a member of Parliament, it was fabulous to join so many of my colleagues to celebrate the inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Friends of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements in New South Wales – Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch
Community angst at council’s tardy response to weed outbreak on river
This weed spreads rapidly and action needs to occur quickly. To further mitigate risk, council is also working with the community to survey private properties near Wyong River Weir where the weed may be present.
Domestic violence committee welcomes new safety plan
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.
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 […]
‘Let him come home’: majority of MPs support motion to free Assange
Let’s not forget that in 2010 Julian Assange, through WikiLeaks, revealed hard evidence of US war crimes and other misconduct in Iraq, in Afghanistan and at Guantanamo Bay.
Events for International Women’s Day
Community & Business Women’s Network is once again proud to be collaborating with the Central Coast Festival of Women committee to bring you 3 International Women’s Day events across the Coast. International Women’s Day is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of women. Attending is a way to participate in this […]
Media has lessons to learn on reporting domestic violence
“On average one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner”. That’s an average of 52 women in Australia every year. Can that possibly be true?