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Navigating the Respect@Work legislation in rural and regional workplaces
Dr Skye Charry. In December 2023, Australia enacted significant amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), enforcing a new era of workplace responsibility. Under this reform, all business owners, regardless of size, are mandated to take ‘reasonable and proportionate measures’ to eliminate sexual harassment and related harm ... For rural and regional businesses, this presents unique challenges.
Quirindi Show, 14-15 September 2024
Quirindi Show Society Incorporated
Quirindi Show boasts big schedule of entertainment
The annual Quirindi Show is back and gearing up for a big few days at...
Northampton Show, 14 September 2024
Northampton District Agricultural Society
Head to Northampton for the Northampton Show being held on Saturday 14 September 2024. This year, we’re celebrating our 106th show,...
Come by Chance Picnic Races, 29 September 2024
Come by Chance Picnic Race Club
CSIRO and UQ collaborate to boost Australia’s ecosystem research
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are leading the five-year ‘Landscapes’ program, looking at the health and function of Australia’s natural and managed ecosystems. Administered through the innovative TERN project (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network), the team will deliver important soil and landscape environmental data to support sustainable ecosystem management.
Pioneers of motoring visit Naracoorte: VCCSA
Many of Australia’s oldest, running cars and motorbikes will visit South Australia in September, when the town of Naracoorte plays host to the sixth, annual Pre-1905 Pioneer’s Run ... "From Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September, 30 cars and motorcycles from all over Australia, the oldest an 1899 Peugeot, will be defying the years and visiting the Naracoorte Caves, Penola and Frances," says Rally Organiser, Julian McNeil from the Veteran Car Club of SA.
Money, money, money in the public servant’s world: McArthur
The Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement includes $300m one-off cost-of-living payments for public servants while Victorian families and businesses struggle with increased taxes and no sign of relief from cost-of-living pressures ... Member for Western Victoria, Bev McArthur said, "the $5600 cost-of-living bonus for all public servants is more than 7 per cent this year for an average employee!"
Captured: The wild beauty of Shellharbour
We had a whopping 96 entries for the Wild About Shellharbour photography competition and received some truly incredible images. We’re very excited to announce the winners of the Over 18, Under 18 and People’s Choice categories.
New national one-stop-shop website launched to help better manage feral cats and foxes
The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination Program is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its new website on Threatened Species Day, 7 September. This significant day marks the anniversary of the death of the last known Tasmanian tiger in 1936 and serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats to Australia’s unique wildlife.

