Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed a reintroduced platypus population in Royal National Park has now grown to 20 known individuals, following the release of four additional animals and a new round of surveys across the park in May 2026. Lead researcher Associate Professor Gilad Bino, from UNSW’s Centre for Ecosystem Science and co-founder of…
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Albanese Government to Conduct Independent Review of Victoria Cross and Victoria Cross for Australia recipient travel entitlements
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The Albanese Government will conduct an Independent Review of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Guidelines on Victoria Cross and Victoria Cross for Australia recipient travel entitlements. The Victoria Cross is Australia’s pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and our highest military honour. Victoria Cross recipients receive an annual allowance and supported travel. This…
Dr Monique Ryan calls on Albanese Government to address fundamental flaws in its NDIS reform legislation
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Independent Member for Kooyong Dr Monique Ryan has called on the Albanese Government to address fundamental flaws in its NDIS reform legislation before it is debated in Parliament next week, after community consultation revealed widespread anxiety about its potential impact. This week, Dr Ryan conducted two community consultation sessions, involving more than 70 local NDIS…
Thank you!!!!!!
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Ok, apparently the Jetpack app I use has achievements to help motivate you to post more frequently. Last night (Wednesday May 20) I received an achievement that The Movie Boards has received views from 150+ countries around the world. When I realised that there’s about 195 recognised countries my first thought was ‘Oh my god,…
Body Blow Australian Premiere at the Sydney Film Festival
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Audiences attending the Sydney Film Festival Australian Premiere of the internationally acclaimed film Body Blow are in for a unique second course as the cast take to the stage to perform music from the film live. Body Blow makes its Australian Premiere at 6:15pm at Event Cinemas George Street as part of the Sydney Film…
Vivid Sydney 2026
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For Vivid Sydney 2026 the Australian National Maritime Museum is embarking on its largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling. Throughout the Vivid Sydney 2026 program, from 22 May to 13 June, the Museum will be championing the incredible work of renowned Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Island) artist Brian Robinson, with…
ADP Survey Reveals one in three Australians have been underpaid in their usual pay period at least once
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Australians are missing an average of $1,131 in their paychecks as a result of underpayments, according to new polling commissioned by ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions. Key findings from the poll include: Kylie Baullo, General Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Japan at ADP, said the findings underscore how quickly payroll…
Moose Toys Expands Partnership With Netflix
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Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, and Netflix announced their partnership is expanding with new toy lines inspired by recently announced Kids & Family entertainment: “Young MacDonald” –- an animated musical series, and “Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory” – an animated film inspired by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Netflix…
BIG4 Holiday Parks Partners With Ford Australia
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BIG4 Holiday Parks has announced a new partnership with Ford Australia, bringing together two brands synonymous with Australian road trips and outdoor adventure. The partnership unlocks an exclusive offer for BIG4 Perks+ members, with savings of up to $3,000 on selected Ford vehicles – making it easier than ever for Australians to get behind the…
Natalie Scott releases new historical fiction novel ‘The Rim of the Sky’ at age 98
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An Australian author who has just celebrated her 98th birthday is proving that stories have no age limit with the release of her latest novel, The Rim of the Sky, a sweeping work of historical fiction set against the turbulence of nineteenth-century Russia. Natalie Scott’s The Rim of the Sky follows young noblewoman Elizaveta Georgievna…