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This session (1456) shares the FY 2026 first budget hearing held by the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All 9 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 left not feeling well during the meeting). This session (1457) shares the FY 2026 second budget hearing held by the Town Council Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2025. The budget hearing happens after the ABCC license transactions are completed. 7 members started the meeting (2 absent), 1 left during the meeting, leaving only 6 to make the final votes.Budget hearing #1 recap ->Budget hearing process summaryThis first night, the line item summary for each of the departments is read aloud by the Clerk of the Council. As read, members can place a hold on a department line item for follow-up (question, comment, etc.). A few departments were held automatically by the Chair (Police, Fire, Schools, DPW, Facilities). Another 14 departments were held by one or more members of the Council.After the list of holds was confirmed, they started back at the beginning of the listing (account number order per voting document) to address the question for that item. Councilors first, then the Council Chamber community members, then Zoom participants, until all questions, comments were addressed for each item.Budget hearing #2 recap ->The second FY 2026 Budget hearing was opened, after some discussion, it was continued to the June 4 Town Council meeting.The Full Budget hearing #1 recording runs about 4 hours The Second meeting recording runs about 2 hours--------------Budget hearing #1The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/OBuOFLY5kZY?&t=184 The Council agenda and associated budget documents can be found here ->https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1752 My notes captured via Twitter/X during the session are collected in one PDF filehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/11W1dMjvh9zB0X9Bqw8CgfLus5YZG7arZ/view?usp=drive_link Budget hearing #2Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/KxgDYAmr-zM?&t=95 The agenda and released documentation for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1753My notes as captured via Twitter/x during the session can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zc-q92nV-paFAQ3DXWbqcucn-NRwRCVE/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can...

This session (1456) shares the FY 2026 first budget hearing held by the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All 9 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 left not feeling well during the meeting). This session (1457) shares the FY 2026 second budget hearing held by the Town Council Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2025. The budget hearing happens after the ABCC license transactions are completed. 7 members started the meeting (2 absent), 1 left during the meeting, leaving only 6 to make the final votes.Budget hearing #1 recap ->Budget hearing process summaryThis first night, the line item summary for each of the departments is read aloud by the Clerk of the Council. As read, members can place a hold on a department line item for follow-up (question, comment, etc.). A few departments were held automatically by the Chair (Police, Fire, Schools, DPW, Facilities). Another 14 departments were held by one or more members of the Council.After the list of holds was confirmed, they started back at the beginning of the listing (account number order per voting document) to address the question for that item. Councilors first, then the Council Chamber community members, then Zoom participants, until all questions, comments were addressed for each item.Budget hearing #2 recap ->The second FY 2026 Budget hearing was opened, after some discussion, it was continued to the June 4 Town Council meeting.The Full Budget hearing #1 recording runs about 4 hours The Second meeting recording runs about 2 hours--------------Budget hearing #1The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/OBuOFLY5kZY?&t=184 The Council agenda and associated budget documents can be found here ->https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1752 My notes captured via Twitter/X during the session are collected in one PDF filehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/11W1dMjvh9zB0X9Bqw8CgfLus5YZG7arZ/view?usp=drive_link Budget hearing #2Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/KxgDYAmr-zM?&t=95 The agenda and released documentation for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1753My notes as captured via Twitter/x during the session can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zc-q92nV-paFAQ3DXWbqcucn-NRwRCVE/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can...

En base a los más recientes descubrimientos, esta investigación histórica propone un radical cambio de vista sobre Hiroshima y Nagasaki. Emplaza a los científicos del Proyecto Manhattan de vuelta al inicio de la historia y muestra como sus decisiones y su deseo de experimentar con civiles preparó el camino hacia la bomba atómica. Este documental muestra por primera vez como el proyecto continuó después del bombardeo de Japón. Las ruinas de las dos ciudades fueron transformadas en laboratorios de tamaño real por los científicos norteamericanos gracias a la creación de una nueva clase de centro de investigación, la Atomic Bomb Casualty Comisión (ABCC) o Comisión para las Víctimas de la Bomba Atómica. Tras examinar por primera vez los archivos de la ABBC descubrimos que el centro preparó a los EE. UU. contra las consecuencias de una guerra atómica y de la fusión nuclear. Mientras, 6.000 censores impedían que la población japonesa conociese los efectos de la radiación. Conscientes de los peligros de la radiación, los científicos del Proyecto Manhattan llevaron a cabo más experimentos con plutonio en enfermos de hospitales y laboratorios de EE. UU. Su objetivo último era preparar al mundo para su entrada en la Era Atómica.

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. All 9 members were present in Council Chambers. We took an extract of the full meeting, separating the all alcohol license transfer between Pour Richard's and BJs for this segment of audio.The transaction in June was twofold; Pour Richard's ownership is changing, they are transferring their all alcohol license to BJs. In return, BJs will transfer the beer & wine license they have to the new owners of Pour Richard's.Should have been a straightforward move, both parties had done the prior paperwork, both parties were in good standing, the Town departments and ABCC had given prior approval, the formality of the transfer needed to be completed. As one BJs lawyers stated:“I'll be as brief as I can. There are two main premises to licensing in Mass and the first is to serve the public need. That's basically the overall picture of location, and number of licenses, and in this case, this swap will definitely serve the public need because it's really not changing what's going on now other than moving the all alcohol portion slightly down the road to a different operator.Now the second basic premise is for licensing to promote the common good and although I I find those confusing, I used to always think well what's the difference? Well the common good really focuses not on the town, and not on the town's landscape, but on the operator, and the specific location, and the specific way that the package store will operate. “Later in the hearing, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen answered a question on a possible policy around not providing all alcohol to big box stores.“Basically there's just nothing in town policy or code that I'm aware of, and I just conferred with the town attorney that could speak to that too, that does not, I want to be respectful of Councilor Frongillo's position if that's his priority as a voting member of the council that's a different matter, and it could be other members of the council as well or other members of the public but we have no policy on the books that prohibits that.Actually I believe that's actually a policy that might even be challengeable legally because now you're making a judgment on a license on determinations that are not grounds for denial of a license, and would be an automatic approval on an appeal. So I just want to make sure the Public's clear about that there's a difference between an opinion, and what we have in terms of a bylaw, we do not have a bylaw, we do not have a policy that's official about this“ The public hearing closed, and both steps of the transfer were denied by 6-3 votes via roll call (Mercer, Jones, Hamblen for; Cormier-Leger, Chandler, Pellegri, Dellorco, Frongillo & Sheridan against)Both BJs and Pour Richards have appealed to the ABCC. The Town when it filed the paper noting the denial apparently did not fill out the reason for denial (likely because they did not challenge on either of the 2 legitimate grounds for denial). In advance of the ABCC decision likely favoring both BJs and Pour Richard's, the measure is back before the Council. Pour Richard's had made a public appeal directly to the Council to reconsider righting the incorrect vote they had cast.We'll see what happens Wednesday night. Let's listen to the replay of the June 26 segment which runs for about an hour and 6 minutes. --------------The Franklin TV video of the June 26 session (5 hour 50 minutes) can be found ->

Workplace Relations minister Murray Watt has ruled out the return of the ABCC as legalisation to place the CFMEU into administration is introduced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden officially drops out of the presidential race, the latest Newspoll is bad news for Labor. Plus, a former ABCC boss on the scandal engulfing the CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This session shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. The Council met on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 for the last meeting of the Fiscal Year 2024. As the session was a marathon one, extending into Thursday morning, completing at 12:45 AM, we met on Friday to recap the long 5 hour and 45 minute session. We look to focus on ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Topics for this session:Recognition of Rabbi Tom Alpert retiringOf Gabrielle “Ellie” Dalton & Community Outreach Dog, “Officer” Ben FranklinFailed to approve the license transfers between BJs and Pour Richard's. Likely to be appealed and appeal upheld by ABCC (the reasons the Council verbalized for denial are not within the 2 criteria allowed per ABCC regulations, as I understand things)After much discussion, cut the Town budget $1.1M to provide that money to the FPS school budget. Also in principle agreed to fund another $1M next month from debt stabilizationRaised water rate, Trash/recycle rate, & storm water rateg. By-Law Amendment 24-910: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Water Usage Rates - Second Reading h. By-Law Amendment 24-911: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Curbside Trash Fee - Second Reading i. By-Law Amendment 24-912: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Stormwater Service Charge - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-912 - Majority Roll Call Vote)TA ReportRoad condition report publishedFinance reorganizationLinda Darling appointed, Chris Sandini retiring, Kerri Bertone appointed, org chart coming next timeThe recording runs about 27 minutes, so let's listen to my conversation with Tom.--------------The Franklin TV broadcast 06/05/24 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkF-BLT5Vns Agenda - > https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_june_26_2024.pdf Updated budget document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/june_26_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda_fixed.pdfMy notes for this meeting captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fFz4yUhZUIdxhE9P_mi6ASkaLwWnMiw5/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough this feedback loop we can...

3/4/24: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: the lawsuit, Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield v. Northampton; also, liquor licenses & the ABCC. Sen Jo Comerford: school funding. Democrats Catherine Kay, Jim Nash, and Sam Hopper on tomorrow's elections.

3/4/24: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: the lawsuit, Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield v. Northampton; also, liquor licenses & the ABCC. Sen Jo Comerford: school funding. Democrats Catherine Kay, Jim Nash, and Sam Hopper on tomorrow's elections.

3/4/24: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: the lawsuit, Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield v. Northampton; also, liquor licenses & the ABCC. Sen Jo Comerford: school funding. Democrats Catherine Kay, Jim Nash, and Sam Hopper on tomorrow's elections.

3/4/24: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: the lawsuit, Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield v. Northampton; also, liquor licenses & the ABCC. Sen Jo Comerford: school funding. Democrats Catherine Kay, Jim Nash, and Sam Hopper on tomorrow's elections.

John Setka (born September 1964) is an Australian trade unionist. He is secretary of the Victorian-Tasmanian division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, and Energy Union which also administers the South Australian division under a temporary arrangement. He is a controversial figure in the Australian trade union movement. He is known for his strong support at a grassroots level, especially among the rank and file of the CFMMEU. His supporters regard him as a strong advocate against political, legal, and industrial opponents; the national secretary of the union, Christy Cain has called him one of the "most fair dinkum union people in this country". On the other hand, Setka's political opponents have derided him as a bully, and criticized his purported stance that it can be necessary to break the law to pursue union interests. He has also faced strong criticism for alleged public remarks on the topic of domestic violence, and a guilty plea for harassing his ex-wife via text, issues that contributed to his formal expulsion from the Australian Labor Party in 2019. In recent years Setka's personal life has been the subject of considerable media attention. His marital breakdown, and associated legal issues, have led to additional public criticism. John Setka was born to a Croatian family. His father was a labourer named Bob Setka, who survived the West Gate Bridge collapsein 1970, one of the worst industrial accidents caused by employer negligence in Victoria's history. Setka began working as a labourer at the age of 19. He began involvement with trade unionism first after joining the Builders Labourers Federation. He was mentored by state secretary John Cummins. Under John's leadership, media commentators have noted the "pervasive power of the CFMEU over construction companies". In 2012 he unsuccessfully attempted to sue the opposition leader Tony Abbott in defamation after Abbott called him a thug. In 2015, Setka encouraged workers within the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to strike during the Australian Football League finals to "use finals fever to their advantage in their bitter industrial fight with Metro Trains and Yarra Trams". The decision was criticised by Victorian Labor minister Jacinta Allan due to the strike's impact on businesses. Setka openly criticised the former prime minister Kevin Rudd in 2018. During a speech, he said: 'he's one of the worst fucking Labor PMs we've ever had ... (because) ... he kept the ABCC and coercive powers and he wants to talk about workers and the trade union movement.' Setka is known for his public condemnation of the ABCC and its staff. In 2017 he publicly threatened to target the home addresses of building watchdog inspectors and lobby local footy clubs so their "kids will be ashamed of who their parents are". These comments were controversial. On the other hand, he is regarded by many in the union movement, especially in the industrial left faction; to be a robust and genuine union activist. He has in the past had strong support from Luke Hilakari, among other prominent leaders in the trade union movement. In August 2022 a unanimous ballot at the South Australian branch of the CFMMEU brought about a co-operative administration arrangement between that branch, and the Victorian-Tasmanian division led by Setka. In 2015 Setka was arrested and forced to appear in court to face blackmail charges. On the day of his court appearance, around 2,000 CFMEU members and other unionists gathered outside the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 8 December to show their support. Three years later, the Victorian prosecution office dropped the charges, a decision that the Magistrate Charles Rozecwajg described in court as 'very sensible. Setka spoke outside of court saying that he had been the victim of a witch hunt. He later sued a group of executives from the company Boral, successfully obtaining a settlement after alleging they conspired in the tort of malicious prosecution. Expulsion from Labor In June 2019 John attended a meeting of his union's national executive. It was reported by The Age that during that meeting, he made comments to the effect that the work of Rosie Batty had left men with fewer rights. Setka publicly denied that he made the comments. Following the reporting of these comments, the Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese proposed to expel Setka from the Labor Party. John publicly objected to this attempt at expulsion and claimed that there was "dirty politics at work". He made an implicit claim that he was the victim of a witch hunt, driven by his "view of where the union should be in regard to the ALP, and some people probably don't share that view". Reactions to John's behavior and his potential expulsion were mixed. The CFMEU Victoria branch (that he controlled) threatened to cut financial support to the ALP if he was expelled.  The NSW and WA branches also expressed their support. Numerous politicians, as well as the ACTU secretary Sally McManus called on John to step down. Additional pressure upon John arose after the Senate crossbencher Jacqui Lambie threatened political blackmail, making a demand that he steps down or she would vote for a bill strongly opposed by the union movement. This threat was made during a lunch invitation at her Tasmanian house. In the midst of these events, John pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to harass a person in the Melbourne magistrate's court. The victim was identified as his wife at the time, Emma Walters. Following this, more than a dozen individual unions, including the three biggest in the country, renewed their calls for Setka to step aside. Some factional allies of Setka, like the then head of the RTBU Luba Grigorovitch , maintained their support. In July, John applied for an injunction at the Victorian Supreme Court to stop the expulsion decision. He argued at court that the ALP national executive didn't have the legal power to expel him, and that it was instead a matter for the Victorian State party branch. The court decided in August 2019 that the motion to expel Mr. Setka was 'outside the court's jurisdiction', and that it 'could not interfere with internal decisions of voluntary unincorporated associations'. In October he commenced an appeal of this decision, before withdrawing. After its withdrawal, the ALP immediately expelled him.  

O evento que promove encontros para gerar negócios entre os dois países terá início em 31 de agosto, em Brisbane, mas este ano também acontecerá em Sydney. Conversamos com Valéria Noleto, cônsul-honorária do Brasil na capital de Queensland, e também CEO da Câmara do Comércio Brasil-Austrália (ABCC).

Van Badham and Ben Davison take a look at some of the big issues facing working people in the UK and the USA and find that there's an Australian flavour in conservative moves to strip worker's of rights. In the UK Rishi Sunak is trying to ban effective strikes and force people to cross picket lines with a law that one of his own MP's has called "shameful".  The "protecting essential services" approach is one that is already law in Australia and has been used to stop industrial actions from train strikes to the release of exam results. With industrial action at low levels and wages going backwards its clear why Sunak wants an even more heavy handed version of these laws. Over in the USA the Supreme Court is hearing a case that may rip up nearly 60 years of precedent to make individual workers and their unions liable for losses incurred by a boss during industrial action.  This would in effect make every strike a huge financial risk as opposed to an immediate small cost for a longer term gain.  Its an approach the Liberals tried in Australia with the ABCC regime in construction (now abolished). Unions everywhere are standing up against these attacks and you can join your union at australianunions.org.au/wow In Brazil the far right play book has entered its final chapter, an attempted coup.  Van runs through why the coup attempt against Lula happened, how Trumpists and billionaires have incited it and why Lula was able to restore order and democracy so quickly. You can catch Van and Ben LIVE at the Adelaide Fringe https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-week-on-wednesday-live-with-van-badham-ben-davison-live-podcast-af2023 And support the podcast reaching even more people by becoming a Cadre, Extend the Reach or Buck a week supporter at www.buymeacoffee.com/WeekOnWednesday

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas/SA). Gorilla's back after a bout of the spicy cough calling for calm before Christmas to avoid injuries as a spate of work site incidents and injuries have been reported. The end of the ABCC after 17 years and 2 months a very good Christmas present. Next week is the last for the year so tune in for the final scallywags and sooks for the year. 

Olá, hoje é terça feira, 18 de outubro de 2022, meu nome é Nivia Bassi, sou Assessora de Agronegócios em Novo Horizonte, SP, e vamos falar sobre a carcinicultura no Brasil.A cadeia produtiva da carcinicultura compreende na produção do camarão, desde a produção da pós-larva em laboratório até a sua comercialização. De acordo com levantamento realizado pela Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Camarão (ABCC), a Região Nordeste concentra quase 100% de toda a produção nacional, que em 2021 alcançou 120 mil toneladas, sendo os estados do Ceará e Rio Grande do Norte destaques na criação desse crustáceo, com cerca de 70% de todo o volume produzido no Brasil. Em 2022, a expectativa é de que o Ceará produza 60 mil toneladas de camarão, com 1.865 fazendas em produção distribuídas em 62 municípios do Estado.Em recente estudo desenvolvido por Valdemir Queiroz, pesquisador da Embrapa Meio-Norte (PI), foi definida a composição da água necessária para a criação do camarão marinho, longe do litoral. A pesquisa leva em conta a salinidade, a alcalinidade e definiu as doses ideais mínimas de minerais como cálcio, magnésio e potássio e um modelo simplificado para que o camarão-marinho possa ser criado sem a necessidade da água do mar. Em 2021, a Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Camarão (ABCC) lançou o Manual de Boas Práticas de Manejo e de Biossegurança para a Carcinicultura Brasileira, para auxiliar os produtores a conviverem e minimizarem os efeitos devastadores da Mancha-branca que atingiu as principais áreas de criação do crustáceo nos últimos anos, e outras doenças virais e bacterianas, bem como a produzir camarões de forma sustentável, gerando negócios, empregos e renda.Com a queda de consumo de camarões no período de pandemia, o setor passou por um revés de preço do produto final que, associado ao aumento dos custos de produção, trouxeram desafios adicionais à atividade.O setor vem recuperando seu espaço, apoiado por campanhas de incentivo ao consumo, como o recém-lançado no Ceará pela Associação dos produtores locais e difundido através de redes sociais pela #EuComoMaisCamarão.De acordo com a Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Camarão, a Carcinicultura é considerada a força geradora de trabalho e renda no interior nordestino no anuário 2022.Apesar da valorização do dólar frente ao real, a exportação de camarão é incipiente no Brasil, com a comercialização ainda sendo direcionada para o mercado interno.Visando apoiar a carcinicultura, o Banco do Brasil disponibiliza diversas oportunidades de crédito para investimento na construção, reforma e modernização de viveiros de camarão. Conte sempre com a assessoria especializada em agronegócios e com toda a equipe do Banco do Brasil. Fica a dica de crédito consciente e sustentável! Até a próxima!

Lopon Dorje Khandro moderates a panel on end of life ministry with longtime nurse and hospice worker Debra Rodgers, prison chaplain Abhaya (Kyira Korrigan), end of life veterinarian Ken Gorczyca, and death doula Taylor Bell. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Lopon Dorje Khandro (Lourdes Arguelles) moderates a panel on anti-war activism, non-violence, and pacifism. Panelists include Yurii Sheliazhenko from World Beyond War, Phill Gittins from World Beyond War, Jon Geller from Street Dog Coalition, Paul R.Fleischman from the Goenka Vipassana tradition, and Zen peace activist Hozan Alan Senauke --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Rev Bodhipala (Chris Johnson) moderates a panel on prison ministry with formerly incarcerated Buddhist practitioner Anthony Coleman and Canadian prison chaplain Rev Abhaya (Kyira Korrigan) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Today we catch up with Mich-elle Myers, currently the Campaigns Director and Elected National Divisional Womens Representative of the Maritime Union of Australia Division of the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union about the upcoming Women In Male Dominated Industries WIMDOI Conference. We follow with a look at the ABCC the Australian Building and Construction Commission. We finish with a Song for Christopher - his death at work underlined by Dave Noonan why Unions are so necessary on Construction Sites.

Lopon Dorje Khandro (Lourdes Arguelles) moderates a panel on non-human ministry. Panelists include Ella Bittel from Spirits in Transition, Paul Moss from the Plant Initiative, and Bob Isaacson from Dharma Voices for Animals. YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFle0ZSb5m8&list=PLPpXKWCVpo9yP-NNyFF3KucOJiam6RrJF&index=7&ab_channel=DhammaSilaParisa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Rev Corey Swartsel moderates a panel on Buddhist recovery. Panelists include Gary Sanders, Jessica Lipman, Tom Moritz, Joseph Rogers, and John Freese. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Embryologist Dr Stephanie Mines leads a somatic exercise and then gives a presentation on regenerative health and climate justice followed by discussion with the audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Rev Dhammabodhi presents his prototype model of Buddhist spiritual care and counseling that combines early Buddhist yogic and later Yogacara teachings correlated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Panelists include Order of Interbeing member Renee Burgard, Vajrayana practitioner Richard Owings, Vajrayana practitioner Elaine Dove, and Vajrayana practitioner David Lewis. Lecture Slides --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

Rev Dhammabodhi (John Freese) gives the opening talk for the Association of Buddhist Care and Counseling Conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downwiththedharma/message

The foot and mouth disease threat in Australia. Is the Opposition playing politics in demanding Australia close its borders to Indonesia? Well, yes. The Two Jacks consider the consequences of an outbreak but with the right biosecurity measures in place, border closures could only be considered as a last resort. The economic scourge of the world, inflation, is hitting Australia hard with CPI figures for the June quarter out soon. What tools does the government have at its disposal to slay the beast? Albo brings the love to the ABC and the sword to the ABCC and we lament the passing of Collingwood defender "Here comes Billy" Picken. 

Peter Dutton is warning the Prime Minister to keep the construction watchdog in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IMF says the world may soon be teetering on the edge of a global recession, only two years after the last one The government will struggle in the Senate to abolish the ABCC, but is prepared to defund the watchdog should the legislation fail. Global car manufacturers are calling for mandatory emissions targets on themselves and warning the slow take-up of electric vehicles could leave Australia with less choice Bunnings and Kmart pause facial recognition technology in stores amid probe Australian airports have been ranked among the worst in the world for flight delays and cancellations, putting them in the same category as London Heathrow and Amsterdam's Schiphol AirportFollow my socials on: https://twitter.com/leongettlerhttps://www.instagram.com/leongettler/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongettler/https://www.facebook.com/talkingbusinesspodcasthttps://business.google.com/dashboard/l/17460167277811417147?hl=en&gmbsrc=au-en-z-z-z-gmb-s-119-u~mhp-ns_hom_8-u&omec=EI_z6RYYASIBATIBATotZ21ic3JjPWF1LWVuLXotei16LWdtYi1zLTExOS11fm1ocC1uc19ob21fOC11QAFKEwjq4cCIj5D3AhXNnWMKHUB5Cqg%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LeonGettler/discussion?app=desktop, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers Union (PPTEU). News from Tullamarine quarantine centre. ABCC coming to the end. Upcoming NextGen delegates.Watch the Instagram #PPTNextGen page for updates. Geelong crew news.

노동당 정부가 호주건물건설위원회, ABCC 폐지를 추진하고 있는 가운데 건설 단체들과 고용주들은 인프라 프로젝트가 지연되고 관련 비용은 증가할 것이라며 반대하고 있다.

由兩黨聯盟政府 (譚保政府) 於 2016 設立，專門監管建築業參與者有否違反建築業守則的「澳洲建築業公署」(Australian Building and Construction Commission, 簡稱 ABCC)， 權力即將被大幅削減，更可能會遭到解散。

Growing backlash against the Government's move to stifle ABCC powers, warnings about a federal ICAC, PLUS, what Australia could expect if foot-and-mouth reached its shores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaelia Cash joins Rita to discuss the government's proposed overhaul of the ABCC, Joe Biden's latest gaffes continue to make headlines this week, plus, fresh calls for Dan Andrews to resign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is winding back the federal construction watchdog's powers, leaving big business furious.  Plus, whatever happened to billionaire  Elon Musk's grand plans for Twitter? To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and Hareem Khan, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaelia Cash is concerned rouge unions will run rampant as the federal construction watchdog's powers will be stripped back to the "bare legal minimum".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation data preview with independent economist Warren Hogan, subcontractors criticise ABCC changes, PLUS, Elon Musk responds to allegations he had an affair with his best friends wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael is joined by Michaelia Cash, Liberal Senator for W.A. & Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, who says “Anthony Albanese and Labor are effectively handing Australia's building and construction industry to the CFMMEU with their disastrous decision to wind back the Building Code to the "bare legal minimum" in preparation for the abolition of the ABCC.” “The building and construction industry is Australia's fifth largest industry, contributing around 8 per cent of Gross Domestic Product and employing more than 1.1 million Australian workers.” “Labor is leaving this crucial industry and those who work in it unprotected with this decision”, says Senator Cash. Michael and the Senator also discuss Labor's response to the threat of foot & mouth disease to Australia's agriculture industry as multiple flights arrive from Indonesia daily. “The risk to our livestock, the livelihoods of Australians and our economy is too high for Labor to still be “considering” options, we need to see more ACTION”, says Senator Cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode came via a message from one of our listeners, Jason on Instagram who wanted to point out the real issues the construction industry in Australia are facing. A shortage of raw materials, worker shortages, supply chain delays and interest rate hikes is threatening the construction industry. Phil Dwyer, head of the Builders Collective of Australia has warned the latest increases, are unlike anything he has seen in close to 50 years as a builder, and could force half the nation's builders into insolvency. Today's Headlines: - Albo refusing to close border to ward off Foot and Mouth- Govt winding back ABCC powers- Monkeypox declared an international emergency- Splendour in the Grass winds up- Vingegaard takes out Tour de France Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Davison examines Tony Burke's Insider's interview where he announced the end of the ABCC misusing taxpayer funds to persecute workers over union stickers, logos and flags. Minister Burke also discussed how some corporations are using "loopholes" to lower wages as an Age/SMH piece finds workers in union agreements are winning higher pay rises than non-union workers. Join your union at australianunions.org.au/wow Tony Burke is promising minimum standards for all workers, the end of "illegitimate" labour hire uses and to build a ramp for gig workers to move to more secure employment.  Ben reminds us that the ramp will still need safeguards to stop bad bosses from pushing secure jobs down rather than help bring workers up. Katherine Murphy lets rip on a decade of the Coalition choosing to be "on the wrong side of history" over climate change as cracks appear in the Dutton opposition ahead of the 43% emission reduction target coming to the parliament. Mark Kenny tells us Karen Andrews "should consider her position" as it is revealed she politicised the arrival of an asylum seeker boat on election day and pressured the department at the behest of Scott Morrison. Phil Coorey accuses workers of "sneaking around" parliament ahead of the first sitting week where family and domestic violence leave, the establishment of Skills Australia and the emissions reduction target legislation is due to be introduced. Plus a reminder of what the nurses of Australia want us to do to stay safe and keep our loved ones safe from COVID.

The building industry watchdog's powers will be wound back to the "bare legal minimum" within days as the Albanese government pushes ahead with plans to scrap the regulator entirely. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke announced on Sunday that building code regulation changes will come into effect from Tuesday before introducing legislation later in 2022 to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission. Denita Wawn, Chief Executive of Master Builders Australia, told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast that Tony Burke was wrong to announce an adjustment to the ABCC's powers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A arte marcial do Jiu Jitsu brasileiro acolhe já cerca de 40 mil praticantes na Austrália, 90% dos quais são australianos, de acordo com dados da Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Austrália (ABCC). Os números significam uma vitória gigantesca para a comunidade brasileira em Down Under que trouxe a prática para cá, sem grande expectativa inicial.

This session shares the first part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some of the public participated in person, some were remote via the Zoom conference bridge, as we move to come out of this pandemic period. I've split the almost 3 hour meeting into three logical segments: First - covers the opening with 3 recognitions, and the public hearing on the tasting room definition zoning bylaw change (~37 mins) Second - covers the Dean College alcohol license discussion and new vote. Dean had been denied in 2020, appealed to the ABCC, and the ABCC determined the Council had improperly denied the license. (~1:09  or 69 mins) Third - covers the legislation for action including funding approval and acceptance of the first right of refusal for the Maple Hill purchase with CPA funds. They enter Executive Session and return about 30 minutes later. The update on the Town Administrators contract was provided, approved via vote, and then the meeting closed. (~44 minutes) The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this meeting.  Let's listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of July 21, 2021 -------------- Agenda doc (including connection info) -> https://t.co/uIW8mWFWYT?amp=1 (https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-07-21_town_council_agenda_2.pdf) Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda (https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda)  My notes from the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/recap-town-council-approves-dean.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/recap-town-council-approves-dean.html)  -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (wfpr.fm)) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit http://www.franklinmatters.org (www.Franklinmatters.org)   or http://www.franklin.news (www.franklin.news)  If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some of the public participated in person, some were remote via the Zoom conference bridge, as we move to come out of this pandemic period. I've split the almost 3 hour meeting into three logical segments: First - covers the opening with 3 recognitions, and the public hearing on the tasting room definition zoning bylaw change (~37 mins) Second - covers the Dean College alcohol license discussion and new vote. Dean had been denied in 2020, appealed to the ABCC, and the ABCC determined the Council had improperly denied the license. (~1:09  or 69 mins) Third - covers the legislation for action including funding approval and acceptance of the first right of refusal for the Maple Hill purchase with CPA funds. They enter Executive Session and return about 30 minutes later. The update on the Town Administrators contract was provided, approved via vote, and then the meeting closed. (~44 minutes) The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this meeting.  Let's listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of July 21, 2021 -------------- Agenda doc (including connection info) -> https://t.co/uIW8mWFWYT?amp=1 (https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-07-21_town_council_agenda_2.pdf) Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda (https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda)  My notes from the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/recap-town-council-approves-dean.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/recap-town-council-approves-dean.html)  -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (wfpr.fm)) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit http://www.franklinmatters.org (www.Franklinmatters.org)   or http://www.franklin.news (www.franklin.news)  If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some of the public participated in person, some were remote via the Zoom conference bridge, as we move to come out of this pandemic period. I've split the almost 3 hour meeting into three logical segments: First - covers the opening with 3 recognitions, and the public hearing on the tasting room definition zoning bylaw change (~37 mins) Second - covers the Dean College alcohol license discussion and new vote. Dean had been denied in 2020, appealed to the ABCC, and the ABCC determined the Council had improperly denied the license. (~1:09  or 69 mins) Third - covers the legislation for action including funding approval and acceptance of the first right of refusal for the Maple Hill purchase with CPA funds. They enter Executive Session and return about 30 minutes later. The update on the Town Administrators contract was provided, approved via vote, and then the meeting closed. (~44 minutes) The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this meeting.  Let's listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of July 21, 2021 -------------- Agenda doc (including connection info) -> https://t.co/uIW8mWFWYT?amp=1 (https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-07-21_town_council_agenda_2.pdf) Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda (https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda)  My notes from the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/recap-town-council-approves-dean.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/recap-town-council-approves-dean.html)  -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (wfpr.fm)) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit http://www.franklinmatters.org (www.Franklinmatters.org)   or http://www.franklin.news (www.franklin.news)  If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

We step back into the audio archives. This session shares the segment from the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 that covers the discussion and vote to deny the all alcohol license requested by Dean College.  The meeting was conducted in a remote format: all of the Town Council, Town Administration personnel, meeting guests, and the public participated remotely via the Zoom conference bridge, during this pandemic period. The recording shares only the license discussion and vote from this meeting and runs about 56 minutes: The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for the 2020  meeting as well as for the July 21, 2021 meeting where the license is back before the Council.  Let's listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of May 6, 2020 -------------- July 21, 2021 Agenda https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda (https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda)  Specific item for Dean College https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/7a._dean_college.pdf (Dean College: New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License, Located at 135 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA.) https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/1-ta-memo-summary (Town Administrator Memo Summary;) https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/2-dean-application (Dean College Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages license application; ) Town Council meeting minutes https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/3-april-15-minutes (April 15, 2020), https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/3-may-6-minutes (May 6, 2020); https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/4-tc-statement-reason (Town Council Statement of Reason of denial; ) https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/5-dean-college-appeal-abcc (Dean College appeal to the ABCC;) https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/6-abcc-appeal-decision (ABCC Appeal decision.) May 6, 2020  Agenda folder ->https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/june-23-town-council-agenda ( )  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/may-6-town-council-agenda-remote-meeting (https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/may-6-town-council-agenda-remote-meeting)  7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS Dean College: New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License, Located at 135 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA.  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/7a._dean_college_license_application_web.pdf (https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/7a._dean_college_license_application_web.pdf) My notes from the meeting   May 6, 2020  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/town-council-denies-dean-college-liquor.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/town-council-denies-dean-college-liquor.html)  My notes from the meeting   April 15, 2020  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/town-council-twitter-notes-recap-april.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/town-council-twitter-notes-recap-april.html)  -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (wfpr.fm)) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit http://www.franklinmatters.org (www.Franklinmatters.org)   or http://www.franklin.news (www.franklin.news)  If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit

Cristina Talacko, vice-presidente da Câmara de Comércio Austrália-Brasil (ABCC) fala sobre o evento de boas vindas organizado pela ABCC à Helena Massote, a nova Chefe do Comércio Exterior, Investimento e Promoção ao Turismo, do Consulado Geral do Brasil em Sydney. "Acredito que 2021 será um ano de desafios mas também oportunidades," disse Cristina à SBS em Português.

Fortnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union. EBAs, new jobs and the footy. Special news about Laggers, Apprenticeships and the ABCC snooping about sites 

As the curtain falls on the year, one of the most powerful players in the new parliament looks back on his successes. Nick Xenophon nominates whistleblower protections and procurement law changes negotiated alongside the government's industrial legislation as major achievements. “The government has agreed to sweeping changes to whistleblower protections in this country. Compensation for whistleblowers will be built into the registered organisations legislation that will apply to unions and employer organisations but most importantly it will also apply to corporations and to the public sector in the next 18 months and we've already begun the process on that. "The other big achievement, just a few days ago was with the ABCC legislation. The government has agreed to procurement law changes which will mean for the first time we're more in line with some of our major trading partners,” Xenophon says. Xenophon tells Michelle Grattan that his team will have hard negotiations with the government “but we like to think that if we reach a consensus, a compromise, we do so in good faith which I think is mutually beneficial to both parties”. “I think the government can expect more of the same and I think the government is prepared to sit down and talk to us about areas of common ground.” Reflecting on One Nation, Xenophon describes the relationship between his and Pauline Hanson's teams as “courteous”. “Even though I made it clear that I don't agree with them on their views on immigration, on race, on religion. Attacking Islam is not what we do. We think we are a multicultural society and tolerance is the key and obviously we have very different views on climate change. But where there's common ground - such as issues on procurement, on Australian jobs, on food labelling, on farmers getting a fair go - obviously where there's common ground we'll work together.

Oh, cool. It's a new The Weekly Hour. Neat. - A double dissolution election is gonna happen because of a thing that was triggered that no-one cares about - The Liberal Party did a Liberal Party federal budget. Shockingly, it cuts services for poor people and cuts taxes for the rich - We interview Liberal spokesperson Tory Nohomo about the ABCC, the budget, jobs, growth, growthy jobs, and grow-jobs. - Our roving reporter Snidely Cottlesloe files a report on the tragic circumstances facing Australia's struggling property investors

As the government turns up the heat over its Australian Building and Construction Commission legislation, Employment Michaelia Cash reveals to Michelle Grattan she is willing to agree to senator David Leyonhjelm's call for a sunset clause. “David has raised that with me and … yes, I would accept an eight-year sunset clause,” she says. She says in that time the ABCC would demonstrably prove its worth in curbing lawlessness in the construction industry and improving productivity. In the aftermath of the trade union royal commission, Cash talks about a restored ABCC's powers, proposed revamped registered organisations legislation and double dissolution triggers. Cash, also Minister for Women, outlines plans for promoting gender equality in the public service and calls on the Liberal Party across Australia to undertake “audits” on female participation.