A student paramedic has successfully challenged Ambulance Victoria (AV) over its longstanding beard policy, in a decision that could reshape respiratory protection rules across Victoria’s emergency services. The student, who had been unable to complete required clinical placements due to AV’s strict grooming standards, argued that the organisation’s clean-shaven requirement was outdated and failed to […]
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Western Sydney can get ready to slip, slop, slap and swim with their newest swim spot Penrith Beach, otherwise known as Pondi, set to open again on Sunday 7 December. This year we’re delivering extended opening hours from 7am to 7pm in the peak of summer and more shade and amenities than ever thanks to […]
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Two Indian students have been honoured in Victoria’s prestigious “International Student of the Year” awards, highlighting their leadership in community support, STEM education and cultural engagement. The recognition reflects the growing impact of Indian learners contributing to regional and metropolitan student life in Australia. Vish Goswami, a Master of Construction Management (Professional) student at Deakin […]
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The Asian-Australian Leadership Awards have once again shone a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Asian-Australians across the nation, celebrating excellence in leadership, community impact and representation. Organised by Asialink at the University of Melbourne, the 2025 awards honoured individuals from diverse fields including science, medicine, the arts, public service, business, media and community advocacy. […]
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In a landmark decision at the General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport held in Glasgow, Amdavad (Ahmedabad), India, has been formally ratified as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The announcement marks a historic moment – the Commonwealth Games are returning to India for the first time in two decades. The bid from […]
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BreastScreen NSW will expand its use of machine reading technology to all first-time participants, following a highly successful 12-month trial that has reduced unnecessary call-backs while maintaining strong cancer detection rates. Initially introduced to assess selected mammography images from women aged 50–59, the technology has already analysed more than 20,000 images and helped detect over […]
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Kellie Sloane has marked her first public appearance as New South Wales’ newly appointed Opposition Leader with a visit to the multicultural heart of western Sydney, signalling her intention to reconnect with communities that have drifted away from the Liberal Party in recent years. The 52-year-old first-term MP from Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs assumed leadership […]
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Hundreds of community language teachers have celebrated their contribution to multiculturalism and bilingualism at the annual dinner of the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools in Sydney. The Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Jihad Dib, said at the dinner: “As an educator prior to becoming an MP I know the contribution these teachers make and I have long been […]
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Liverpool has marked an important milestone for the city: the tenth anniversary of the 2168 Children’s Parliament, a program that has become a national example of how to meaningfully involve young people in civic life. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said that since 2016, the 2168 Children’s Parliament has given students aged 9 to 12 a […]
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