Easing the burden of loneliness one catch up at a time

Easing the burden of loneliness one catch up at a time

More people are reportedly feeling lonely after the COVID-19 pandemic, but a community program is helping older South Australians make meaningful social connections. More people are reportedly feeling lonely after the COVID-19 pandemic, but a community program is helping older South Australians make meaningful social connections. Mental Wellbeing, Mental Health, Older People, Community Organisations, Healthcare and Community…

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More than 1.5 million greater Brisbane residents without frequent public transport, Climate Council warns

More than 1.5 million greater Brisbane residents without frequent public transport, Climate Council warns

The Climate Council says public transport should operate at least every 15 minutes between 7am and 7pm, and within 800 metres of every home in Australia’s capital cities. The Climate Council says public transport should operate at least every 15 minutes between 7am and 7pm, and within 800 metres of every home in Australia’s capital cities. Public…

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Three years after losing their son, these grieving parents are still battling for compensation

Three years after losing their son, these grieving parents are still battling for compensation

A replacement scheme for the ACT’s CTP laws has left victims of car crashes being “drip-fed” support by their insurance companies. They, and their lawyers, say the system’s not functioning.  A replacement scheme for the ACT’s CTP laws has left victims of car crashes being “drip-fed” support by their insurance companies. They, and their lawyers, say…

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New program offers affordable financing for SMEs to invest in sustainable tech

New program offers affordable financing for SMEs to invest in sustainable tech

As Australia pushes for a net-zero economy, Metro and the CEFC have joined forces to introduce a new loan program – MetroEco – that aims to incentivize small and medium businesses to adopt green technologies. Working with Australia’s green bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), MetroEco gives borrowers an ‘eco’ option when choosing financing for ‘green’ assets…

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Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the ECOWAS regional bloc | Today News – Mint

Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the ECOWAS regional bloc | Today News  MintA weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return  Hindustan TimesThree African Nations Embrace Russia; Kick Out French, U.S. Troops, Exit Pro-West ECOWAS | Watch  The Times of IndiaWest African leaders’ summit…

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