Census 2021 - it is not too late

Census night was Tuesday 10 August, but it’s not too late to participate. Andrew Henderson, Census Executive Director and National Spokesperson said, “People still have time to complete their Census. We want to make sure everyone is included in the Census so they can help tell their community’s story.” HouseholdsRead More →

Daniel Andrews extends lockdown 6.0

Victoria’s lockdown 6.0 has been extended by a week amid fears about a growing number of mystery infections in the community. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the extension after Victoria reported another 20 local infections with 5 of those not linked to existing outbreaks in Melbourne. Only 14 of the 20Read More →

Skilled Student teacher

The Andrews Labor Government is partnering with three Victorian universities to provide real-life work experience to student teachers in the Wimmera, delivering a strong pipeline of skilled workers. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced a landmark agreement has been secured with Deakin, Federation and Australian Catholic Universities to provideRead More →

Census 2021 - 10 August

ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ  ਜਨਗਣਨਾ 2021 ਦੀਆਂ ਹਿਦਾਇਤਾਂ ਪੂਰੇ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੈਟਰਬਾਕਸਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਅਨ ਬਿਊਰੋ ਆਫ ਸਟੈਟਿਸਟਿਕਸ (ABS) ਨੇ ਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ 10 ਅਗਸਤ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਜਨਗਣਨਾ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ, 10 ਮਿਲੀਅਨ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਹਦਾਇਤਾਂ ਭੇਜਣੀਆਂ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਹਨ, ਕਿ ਜਨਗਣਨਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਪੂਰੀ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ।Read More →

Teaching excellence in Victoria

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging Victoria’s best and brightest teachers to apply for the prestigious Teaching Excellence Program at the new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the opening of applications for the Australian-first program of advanced professional learning for high-performing teachersRead More →

Not wester but Fruit and Veggie diet to fight depression

Researchers at UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) have revealed new insight into the connection between nutrition and depression in adults aged 45 years and older. Western diet in over 45s seems to be a contributor. The review, published in Ageing Research Reviews, indicates a beneficial relationship between higher intakesRead More →

Census 2021 - 10 August

Census instructions arriving in letterboxes across Australia The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has started sending instructions on how to complete the Census to more than 10 million Australian households ahead of the Census on Tuesday 10 August. Around 85% of all households in Australia will receive a letter thatRead More →

Coffee Osteoporosis

University of South Australia researchers have a bone to pick when it comes to drinking too much coffee as new research finds that excess caffeine may be linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis. Investigating the effects of coffee on how the kidneys regulate calcium in the body, researchers foundRead More →

Yooralla Disability Support worker

The Australian Services Union is calling on National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Linda Reynolds to take urgent measures to help disability support workers get their COVID jabs after a union survey revealed only one in five is currently vaccinated. The union survey of more than a thousand workers in theRead More →

Vic lockdown 5.0

And here we go again! Victoria is under lockdown 5.0 and it feels like a vicious circle with a never-ending loop in which 6 million Victorians are now stuck, all thanks to some very irresponsible New South Welshmen visiting our state and their licentiously atrocious conduct. The state has confirmedRead More →