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ACOSS says bold action needed to lift national living standards

The Australian Council of Social Service is calling on all political parties and candidates to commit to a bold, people-centred policy agenda ahead of the upcoming federal budget, with urgent investment in social security, housing, employment, climate action and disaster resilience.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred hardship grants available

The Commonwealth and NSW government have jointly funded emergency financial assistance following Tropical Cyclone Alfred of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family.

Station Street DA

I attended last week’s meeting about the proposed 57 Station Street development, which Council says will (might?) include 32...

Vote for our kids’ future

Our children are looking to us. They see the fires, floods, and rising heat and ask: will our adults...

ACOSS says bold action needed to lift national living standards

The Australian Council of Social Service is calling on all political parties and candidates to commit to a bold, people-centred policy agenda ahead of the upcoming federal budget, with urgent investment in social security, housing, employment, climate action and disaster resilience.

Resilience platitudes

Resilience platitudes are one of the costs of living in a disaster zone. The cost of living is the top...

The public good in times of private bad

Cyclone Alfred would have been called Anthony until the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) wisely changed the name.

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New police response to youth crime across state

NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos today announced a high-level youth strategy including 60 new dedicated police and rapid response units to tackle juvenile crime across New South Wales.

Poetry and opera for Kate’s farewell

With requests for music by Bizet, Paganini, Puccini, and Nat King Cole singing Irving Gordon’s Unforgettable, and poems by Banjo Patterson, Joyce Kilmer and Clare Harner, Kate Smorty had everything in place, for the time when she was not.

Gaming compliance checks underway across regional NSW

Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is conducting a compliance operation across regional NSW throughout March to ensure venues adhere to gaming regulations that promote responsible gambling and reduce harm.

Extra Reconstruction Authority services

As part of ongoing work to lead recovery operations, the Reconstruction Authority says it is rolling out additional support services to community members in and near the Byron Shire, Kyogle and Richmond Valley Local Government Areas this week.