Podcasts about Australian Capital Territory

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//Gaza update, condemning of Albanese government inaction West Papuan attacksWhistleblower protections Dja Dja Wurrung treaty Woodside North West Shelf gas project approvalPolice brutality & death in custody Mparntwe. Arif Hussein: Senior Lawyer at Human Rights Law Centre// We listened to Marisa's interview with Arif Hussein, Senior Lawyer at Human Rights Law Centre, on Monday 19 May for 3CR's Doin' Time Show. They discussed the parliamentary inquiry and grassroots push for a comprehensive Human Rights Act in South ''australia'', and the momentum needed to enshrine these protections in federal legislation. Currently in so-called ''australia'', the only jurisdictions with Human Rights Acts are Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, and Queensland. Catch Doin' Time every Monday from 4-5PM on 3CR 855AM.// Professor Glenn Savage: Professor of Education Futures at the University of Melbourne// Professor Glenn Savage, Professor of Education Futures at the University of Melbourne, joined Priya earlier this week to discuss deepening inequities in public school funding and how responsibility is split between the federal and Victorian governments. The conversation follows last week's Victorian state budget, where the Allan Government delayed meeting its responsibilities to adequately resource state schools. Glenn discusses the impacts of these funding gaps on public school students, staff, and leaders, and explains how intergovernmental politics are shaping access to well resourced schools, opportunities, and quality education. As a policy sociologist, Glenn brings expertise in education reform, federalism, and global policy mobility.// Jalees Hyder: Kashmiri writer, poet, teacher, survivor// In our final segement of our special 3 part series on Kashmir, Jalees Hyder and Inez detail what actionable solidarity looks like and the icons and faces of Kashmiri resistance. Listen back to part 1 & part 2 of this series where they unpack Kashmir's history, interconnected resistance and solidarity with Palestine, centering Kashmiri voices, and much more. From personal stories of solidarity, to what life is like under occupation, Jalees paints a picture on why Kashmiri's have had enough and what we can do about it. Jalees Hyder is a fiery Kashmiri writer, teacher, poet, freedom fighter, and survivor living as a guest on Chinook Land in 'portland'.//Follow Jalees on instagram to amplify supressed Kashmiri voices, and check out the links at the end of the page for more indepth learning on Kashmir.// Jesse Noakes: Writer, campaigner, & housing advocate// Writer, campaigner, and housing advocate Jesse Noakes joined us to talk about the impact of 'no-grounds evictions' on First Nations tenants in Western ''australia''. This conversation focused on a case that is currently before the Perth Magistrate's Court where an elderly and disabled Noongar Man, Mr Harvey Coyne, is facing eviction under 'no-grounds' provisions by community housing provider Housing Choices Australia.The next hearing for Mr Coyne's case will be held today 29 May 2025, more information on the case is available here. Write in solidarity to Housing Choices Australia's Board, and find out more about 'no-grounds evictions' by visiting stopevictingfamilies.org.// Jalees Hyder's Kashmiri Learning List: Ather Zia, poet and writerHafsa Kanjwal, author of Colonizing KashmirMohamad Junaid, academicDisorientalizing, instagramKashmirarchive, instagramJalees Hyder, poet, writer, teach-insParveena Ahanger 'Iron Lady of Kashmir', founder of Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) // Additional quotes during headlines attributed to:Police brutality & death in custody Mparntwe. Dr Amy McGuire's Substack articleSenior Warlpiri Elder & Grandfather Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves' statementKarrinjarla Muwajarri Yuendumu Community Statement of Demands May 2022//

This episode focuses on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, exploring the inquiry's process, key challenges and the recommendations aimed at addressing the systemic issues contributing to veteran suicides. Dr Andrew Khoo and Dr Jon Lane interview Dr Peggy Brown AO, one of the Commissioners, who shares insights into the inquiry process, including the challenges of political navigation, the importance of meaningful stakeholder engagement and the complexities of veteran health. The discussion also examines the issues uncovered by the Commission, the significance of the interim report and the challenges in data collection. It also highlights the need for a robust veteran services commission to ensure ongoing advocacy and support for those who have served. Dr Andrew Khoo is the Director of Medical Services at Toowong Private Hospital and is the Deputy Chair of the College's Military, Veterans' and Emergency Services Personnel Mental Health Network. He is also the Chair of the Open Arms National Advisory Committee and a member of the DVA Mental Health Expert Advisory Group. A/Prof Jon Lane, FRANZCP, MBBS (Hons), PhD, has been in the Army since 1989 and is also an Afghanistan veteran. He is a clinician in private practice, as well as holding several different roles. These include being the inaugural Chief Psychiatrist for the DVA; the Psychiatry Lead for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine; and has adjunct appointments and research projects with the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation. He is also the current Chair of the College's Military, Veterans' and Emergency Services Personnel Mental Health Network. Dr Peggy Brown AO is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Medilinks and holds several other key leadership positions. These include Chair of Mental Health Australia, Board Director at Wellways Australia, Chair of the RANZCP Community Collaboration Committee, Member of the Clinical Governance Advisory Committee for the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Patron of the BPD Foundation. She has also served as a Commissioner for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, Senior Clinical Advisor at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Chief Executive Officer of the National Mental Health Commission. She has also held the positions of Director-General of ACT Health and Chief Psychiatrist/Director of Mental Health in Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. She is also an NHS International Fellow in the United Kingdom. Topic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

rWotD Episode 2920: Australian Computer Society Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 2 May 2025, is Australian Computer Society.The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is an association for information and communications technology professionals with 40,000+ members Australia-wide. According to its Constitution, its objectives are "to advance professional excellence in information technology" and "to promote the development of Australian information and communications technology resources".The ACS was formed on 1 January 1966 from five state based societies. It was formally incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory on 3 October 1967. Since 1983 there have been chapters in every state and territory.The ACS is a member of the Australian Council of Professions ("Professions Australia"), the peak body for professional associations in Australia. Internationally, ACS is a member of the International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3), South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation, International Federation for Information Processing and The Seoul Accord.The ACS is also a member organisation of the Federation of Enterprise Architecture Professional Organizations (FEAPO), a worldwide association of professional organisations which have come together to provide a forum to standardise, professionalise, and otherwise advance the discipline of Enterprise Architecture.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:29 UTC on Friday, 2 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Australian Computer Society on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ruth.

One of my biggest points of pride is the fact that my voice has been heard in more countries than I will ever be able to visit. But there are also real performers who get to physically take their voices to places most could never dream of.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Maya Azucena. Maya is a world class recording artist who has toured to over 40 countries, has performed for royalty, world leaders, and at international humanitarian events. She's here sharing her journey, her wisdom, and some genuinely cool stories about what the life of a touring musician is like.  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.MayaAzucena.Com )  ( https://www.instagram.com/mayaazucena/ )  ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kzvsvRwyAj0GHs1RGsFg8?si=a1zU0QefR12czqqUG9cZ4g )  Let's take our voice to far away lands!   If you aren't already pursuing at least one thing that brings you joy, then what are you doing? I cannot recommend personal projects enough, even if I sometimes have too many. In other news... February has started with the following rankings:  1. The United States, with California, Michigan, and Utah at the top.  2. Canada, with British Columbia at an early lead.  3. England of the United Kingdom.  4. Australia, with the Australian Capital Territory at the head!  5. New Zealand.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

About the Guest: Jenni Woodhouse is the Pastoral Care Coordinator for the Church Missionary Society in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. She previously served as the Chaplain for the Sydney Anglican Church's Professional Standards Unit. With an impressive background in pastoral care and professional ethics, Jenni has substantial experience addressing complex issues surrounding abuse within church communities. Her e Key Takeaways: Clergy abuse of women is more common than typically perceived, intertwining emotional, psychological, and spiritual manipulation. Ministers wield a unique form of power, influencing and accessing the private lives of congregants in ways other professionals do not. Prevention measures include ministers recognizing their power, committing to personal integrity, and maintaining open and honest discussions with mentors or supervisors. Congregations have a role to play in safeguarding themselves by being observant and addressing any questionable behaviors of their leaders. Full disclosure and accountability are necessary when a minister breaches ethical boundaries to prevent harmful rumors and promote healing within the community. Notable Quotes: “The first step on the slide downhill is to think it won't happen to me.” – Jenni Woodhouse “As soon as you say it out loud, that is going to decrease the power of that over you tenfold.” – Jenni Woodhouse “Someone with that kind of power has access to the more vulnerable people in the congregation like nobody else does.” – Jenni Woodhouse “Speak up, she still will be feeling like, who on earth is going to believe me?” – Jenni Woodhouse “Tell them the truth, and that will stomp that [gossip].” – Jenni Woodhouse Click here to contact Janet & Amelia or ask them a question or click here to contact the She Wasn't Born Yesterday team! She Wasn't Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia's first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next. Visit Empty Nest Chicks for more resources, click here for their book, or join the discussion on Facebook. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the recipients of the prestigious Young Tall Poppy Awards in the Australian Capital Territory is Dr Eliezer Estrecho, a native of Zamboanga. - Isa sa mga ginawaran ng prestihiyosong Young Tall Poppy Awards sa Australian Capital Territory Dr Eliezer Estrecho na tubong Zamboanga.

Hello! I would love to hear what your fave part of the ep was. Send me a msg by clicking here :)This is episode 53, and today we hear from Joey in Canberra. Joey is a physio and mum to two boys, Bellamy who she very almost had a homebirth with and Avery, who she did birth at home. Joey shares with us her journey with Bellamy and we reflect on why she chose homebirth, even having had what she describes as a positive hospital birth. We also chat about the impact of COVID on pregnancy, labour and her post partum, and the many things she learnt even as a physio, when researching physiological birth. Resources in this ep: Birth Skills by Juju Sundin https://thememo.com.au/products/birth-skills?srsltid=AfmBOoqvWYN5vby3hUbgVLzxcnvNRHGFSmF9Nzn8OAI0_R1aOB04j7SPCub Birth Stool https://www.cubmama.com/Peaut App https://www.peanut-app.io/Support the showConnect with me, Elsie, the host :) www.birthingathome.com.au @birthingathome_apodcast@birthingathome_a.doula birthingathome.apodcast@gmail.com

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Council elections at the Australian Capital Territory is set for this Saturday, 19 October. A few registered voters share key issues that need urgent attention in Canberra. - Nakatakdang maganap ang lokal na halalan sa Australian Capital Territory sa darating na ika-19 ng Oktubre. Ibinahagi ng ilang mga botante sa Canberra ang mga nais nilang prayoridad sa susunod na lider ng kabisera.

Ben is joined by Jasper Lindell from the Canberra Times to preview the upcoming Australian Capital Territory election, with a Labor-Greens government facing the voters after 23 years of Labor government and 16 years of the Greens in the balance of power. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room's supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support. You can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast if you sign up via Patreon for $5 or more per month. And $5 donors can now join the Tally Room Discord server. This podcast is sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Here's a handy guide on how to vote in Australian Capital Territory elections. Have fun! And remember to check out the ACT Electoral Commission website for up to date information, learn which electorate you're in, who your candidates are, and much more: https://www.elections.act.gov.au/ The Hare-Clark system is explained here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hare%E2%80%93Clark_electoral_system Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388 Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Henry talks with James O'Loghlin, an Australian comedian, television and radio presenter. He works for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Local Radio evening program in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. James' new book Liars is out now. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

For first time home buyers, understanding government grants and incentives is an important part of your home ownership journey.  BUT you should not limit your property search to fit into the criteria to qualify for one. In this episode, we explore the various options available to help you get started. With each state offering different schemes, it can be confusing to know which ones you're eligible for and how to apply. That's why we're breaking it all down for you, state by state. Join us as we talk about these essential grants and incentives, and understand how they can impact your home-buying process. We discuss the differences in each state's programs, what you need to qualify, and tips for managing the application process covering the latest updates and changes to these programs, so you stay informed and prepared. Tune in to learn how to ask the right questions of your advisors so you can understand which grants and incentives you qualify for while keeping all of your options open. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - Meighan's special house of the week 04:57 - First home owner's grant 06:04 - First home guarantee 08:05 - Family home guarantee 09:33 - State-by-state breakdown: New South Wales 14:03 - State-by-state breakdown: Victoria 16:59 - State-by-state breakdown: Queensland 19:53 - State-by-state breakdown: Australian Capital Territory 21:56 - State-by-state breakdown: Western Australia 25:10 - State-by-state breakdown: Northern Territory Resources mentioned in this episode: Revenue NSW https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/ State Revenue Office Victoria https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/ Queensland Revenue Office https://qro.qld.gov.au/ ACT Revenue Office https://www.revenue.act.gov.au/ Revenue Online WA https://apps.osr.wa.gov.au/portal/0/home Northern Territory Revenue Office https://treasury.nt.gov.au/dtf/territory-revenue-office Resources: FREE MINI COURSE: How to price property like a professional https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse Meet our recommended mortgage brokers at Home Buyer Academy https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/ Join our Facebook Group to get access to free monthly live Q&A sessions https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirsthomebuyerguideaustralia Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our ultimate 10-step online course for first time home buyers https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast support@homebuyeracademy.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Brisbane Buyers Agent? https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/ Work with Meighan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/ If you enjoyed today's podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There's more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourFirstHomeBuyerGuidePodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did you think?In episode 47, we hear Hannah share her story. Hannah is based in Canberra and shares her hospital birth story and then homebirth story. Honestly, after you hear of everything Hannah endured in both her pregnancies, you'll be amazed and inspired by her strength to listen to her body and baby, and her mother's intuition to achieve such an incredible homebirth. Connect with me, Elsie, the host :)www.birthingathome.com.au@birthingathome_apodcastbirthingathome.apodcast@gmail.comLinks to resources: Core Floor Restore Free Antenatal classes https://coreandfloor.com.au/products/antenatal-classesPre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and riskEpisiotomy https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148567888Premature Atrial Contractions https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21700-premature-atrial-contractionsSupport the Show.

Lumipat mula Sydney ang nurse na si Olga De Guzman Soriano kasama ang kanyang asawa at dalwang anak upang manirahan sa Canberra noong 2009.

Dunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory, Andrew Barr. Andrews joins the show to discuss growing up in Canberra, his journey into politics; from running in assembly in 2001 to becoming ACT's first openly gay Chief Minister in 2014; the battle of old Canberra versus new Canberra; and governing with the Greens Political Party heading into election season this August. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au 

This year, the Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA), a non-profit organisation based in the Australian Capital Territory, was awarded Cricket Australia's Community Cricket Association of the Year Award. Furthermore, its director, Sanjay Sharma, received the Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year Award. As a dedicated local cricket volunteer, Sharma has organised numerous tournaments, including the Multicultural World Cup and the Friendship Cup.

pWotD Episode 2567: Australia Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 225,318 views on Sunday, 12 May 2024 our article of the day is Australia.Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country. Australia is the oldest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent, with the least fertile soils. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, with deserts in the centre, tropical rainforests in the north-east, tropical savannas in the north, and mountain ranges in the south-east.The ancestors of Aboriginal Australians began arriving from south-east Asia 50,000 to 65,000 years ago, during the last glacial period. They settled the continent and had formed approximately 250 distinct language groups by the time of European settlement, maintaining some of the longest known continuing artistic and religious traditions in the world. Australia's written history commenced with European maritime exploration. The Dutch were the first known Europeans to reach Australia, in 1606. British colonisation began in 1788 with the establishment of the penal colony of New South Wales. By the mid-19th century, most of the continent had been explored by European settlers and five additional self-governing British colonies were established, each gaining responsible government by 1890. The colonies federated in 1901, forming the Commonwealth of Australia. This continued a process of increasing autonomy from the United Kingdom, highlighted by the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942, and culminating in the Australia Acts of 1986.Australia is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy comprising six states and ten territories: the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia; the major mainland Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory; and other minor or external territories. Its population of nearly 27 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Canberra is the nation's capital, while its most populous cities are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Australian governments have promoted multiculturalism since the 1970s. Australia is culturally diverse and has one of the highest foreign-born populations in the world. Its abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade relations are crucial to the country's economy, which generates its income from various sources: predominantly services (including banking, real estate and international education) as well as mining, manufacturing and agriculture. It ranks highly for quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties and political rights.Australia has a highly developed market economy and one of the highest per capita incomes globally. It is a middle power, and has the world's thirteenth-highest military expenditure. It is a member of international groups including the United Nations; the G20; the OECD; the World Trade Organization; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; the Pacific Islands Forum; the Pacific Community; the Commonwealth of Nations; and the defence and security organisations ANZUS, AUKUS, and the Five Eyes. It is also a major non-NATO ally of the United States.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:16 UTC on Monday, 13 May 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Australia on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Matthew Neural.

Here are the latest news updates from the Australian Capital Territory. - Narito ang mga pinakabagong balita mula sa Australian Capital Territory.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1150, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: The Liberty Bell Rang... 1: On Feb. 3, 1757, when the Assembly directed this man to go to England to address colonial grievances. Benjamin Franklin. 2: on July 8, 1776 to announce the first public reading of this. the Declaration of Independance. 3: on February 4, 1771 to summon the Pennsylvania assembly into session to repeal the duty on this commodity. tea. 4: on July 8, 1763 to give notice of the end of this war. the French and Indian War. 5: on Feb. 11, 1915; a recording was transmitted to the opening of the Pan Pacific Exposition in this West Coast city. San Francisco. Round 2. Category: States And Territories Of Australia 1: The one state named for a man. Tasmania. 2: An Australian territorial claim covers 42% of this continent. Antarctica. 3: 95% of the population of the small enclave known as the Australian Capital Territory resides in this city. Canberra. 4: Australia's most populous city, Sydney, is in this state with a 3-word name. New South Wales. 5: One of the 2 states named in honor of a woman. Victoria (or Queensland). Round 3. Category: Silent Consonant Words 1: A prominent rounded hill, or a rounded control switch or dial. knob. 2: Her unrequited love for Narcissus reverberates through mythology. Echo. 3: Jesus had 12 of these special disciples, from the Greek for "messenger". apostles. 4: To bite or chew persistently, like an animal with a bone. gnaw. 5: This 6-letter synonym for self-assurance comes from the French; we hope you respond to the clue "with" it. aplomb. Round 4. Category: Brando 1: Rebellious naval Lt. Fletcher Christian. Mutiny on the Bounty. 2: "Family" man Don Vito Corleone. The Godfather. 3: Terry Malloy, who could've been a contender. On the Waterfront. 4: Johnny, leader of the Black Rebels. The Wild One. 5: Blanche's brother-in-law Stanley. A Streetcar Named Desire. Round 5. Category: Yestercareer 1: A vintager was a harvester of these. grapes. 2: Essential before an extended journey, a caulker made sure this, the frame of a ship, was watertight. the hull. 3: A spinner made this. thread. 4: The knocker-upper, with a long pole or a peashooter to aim at windows, has been replaced by this bedside device. an alarm clock. 5: Author/magistrate Henry Fielding professionalized this job when he started the Bow Street runners. a policeman. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Population growth and limited housing supply may have boosted the Australian real estate market. However, what has been the situation in Canberra, the capital city of Australia? In this podcast, Mandeep Singh, a real estate expert, shares insights into navigating the property market in the Australian Capital Territory, particularly Canberra.

Daily Masonic Progress is a new podcast from Craftsmen Online. Join RW Darren Allatt, every Thursday, as he tackles a different aspect of masonic development. He'll share insights, explore historical and philosophical concepts, and offer knowledge that you can implement right away.A little about our new host: RW Allatt is the Past Grand Junior Warden of United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. His is also Past Master of Leichhardt Lodge No. 133. Since May of 2023, his Daily Masonic Progress blog has captivated Brothers through the topics he covers and insight shared across all facets of Freemasonry.The Daily Masonic Progress Podcast is here to guide you on your path to integrating Masonic values in your everyday life!Show Notes:Follow the Daily Masonic Progress Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the Daily Masonic Progress Podcast on Apple PodcastsRead and subscribe to Daily Masonic Progress on Substack

McComas Taylor is a professor of Sanskrit at the Australian National University. As a life-long learner of languages, he's had previous careers in publishing, Chinese and Tibetan studies, and Ornithology (the studying of birds). He's the author of many books ranging from a dictionary of ridiculous words, to a guide to birds of the Australian Capital Territory, to serious Indological academic texts. I first met McComas when he answered the front door. His son and my high school friend Patrick, had invited our group of friends over for a spaghetti dinner. I was 16 at the time, and little did I know that McComas wasn't a regular Dad… he was a cool Dad.  McComas was one of the first names that came to mind when I was putting a guest list together. After years of hearing him speak passionately on everything from veggie gardens to Sanskrit literature, I knew he'd have something to say about creativity. He shared how he makes learning an ancient and complex language engaging and memorable, and he also challenged my belief that I wasn't good at languages. I couldn't stop smiling the whole way through this interview, and I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  ------ Connect with us: -- www.instagram.com/trishjohnstone www.instagram.com/oathandstonedesigns -- www.oathandstone.com.au

On today's show, Senator Hollie Hughes discusses the latest stories in Australian politics. Later, Dr Alan Moran discusses the ban for gas connections to new housing developments in the Australian Capital Territory. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Hollie Hughes was elected to the Senate for New South Wales in 2019 following a successful career in communications, government affairs, consultancy and advocacy for rural and regional Australians. Now based in Sydney, Senator Hughes spent almost 20 years living in the country – mainly at Moree in northwestern NSW. In recent years Senator Hughes has also been a passionate advocate for autistic children and their families after her son was diagnosed in 2012. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Alan Moran is Principal of Regulation Economics. He is a noted economist who has analysed and written extensively from a free market perspective. Alan was the Director of the Deregulation Unit at the Institute of Public Affairs from 1996 until 2014. He was previously a senior official in Australia's Productivity Commission and Director of the Commonwealth's Office of Regulation Review. Alan was educated in the UK and has a PhD in transport economics from the University of Liverpool and degrees from the University of Salford and the London School of Economics. Follow him on Twitter/X: @alan_john_moran

Podcast guest 810 is Paul Anthony Wallis and today we talked about whether Yahweh is the name for God and more. Paul is a researcher, speaker and author of books on spirituality and mysticism. He researches the world's mythologies for how they speak to our origins as a species and our potential today as human beings. In the '80's and '90's Paul's work centered on establishing foundations for new faith communities. Over the last 20 years he has designed and delivered training for church-ministers in the UK and Australia. In Australia, Paul has lectured on the history of religious thought and hermeneutics (principles of interpreting texts – including the Bible) and has served the Anglican Church as an Archdeacon in the Australian Capital Territory. Paul provides personal coaching to clients in leadership and is a practitioner of healing in the Christian tradition. He is a musician, a story-teller, an author, a mentor, a conscious breather and a barefoot walker. Paul's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@PaulWallis Paul's Website https://paulanthonywallis.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/support

fWotD Episode 2432: Koala Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Monday, 1 January 2024 is Koala.The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes called koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats. The koala is found in coastal areas of the mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It is easily recognisable by its stout, tailless body and large head with round, fluffy ears and large, dark nose. The koala has a body length of 60–85 cm (24–33 in) and weighs 4–15 kg (9–33 lb). Fur colour ranges from silver grey to chocolate brown. Koalas from the northern populations are typically smaller and lighter in colour than their counterparts further south. These populations possibly are separate subspecies, but this is disputed.Koalas typically inhabit open Eucalyptus woodland, as the leaves of these trees make up most of their diet. This eucalypt diet has low nutritional and caloric content and contains toxic compounds that deter most other mammals from feeding on it. Koalas are largely sedentary and sleep up to twenty hours a day. They are asocial animals, and bonding exists only between mothers and dependent offspring. Adult males communicate with loud bellows that intimidate rivals and attract mates. Males mark their presence with secretions from scent glands located on their chests. Being marsupials, koalas give birth to underdeveloped young that crawl into their mothers' pouches, where they stay for the first six to seven months of their lives. These young koalas, known as joeys, are fully weaned around a year old. Koalas have few natural predators and parasites, but are threatened by various pathogens, such as Chlamydiaceae bacteria and koala retrovirus.Because of their distinctive appearance, koalas, along with kangaroos, are recognised worldwide as symbols of Australia. They were hunted by Indigenous Australians and depicted in myths and cave art for millennia. The first recorded encounter between a European and a koala was in 1798, and an image of the animal was published in 1810 by naturalist George Perry. Botanist Robert Brown wrote the first detailed scientific description of the koala in 1814, although his work remained unpublished for 180 years. Popular artist John Gould illustrated and described the koala, introducing the species to the general British public. Further details about the animal's biology were revealed in the 19th century by several English scientists. Koalas are listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the many threats to their existence are habitat destruction caused by agriculture, urbanisation, droughts, and associated bushfires, some related to climate change. In February 2022, the koala was officially listed as endangered in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Queensland.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:07 UTC on Monday, 1 January 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Koala on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Aria Neural.

Rod Quinn looked back in review of the politics of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory in Part Two of his reviews. 

In Conversation with Dr Ava Carter  Edward Miller – Trainee Editor, Australasian Psychiatry Ashna Basu – Associate Trainee Editor, Australasian Psychiatry Andrew Amos – Deputy Editor, Australasian Psychiatry In this two-part episode, the Thought Broadcast interviews the RANZCP's Appointed Trainee Board Director, Dr Ava Carter. Dr Carter is dual qualified in dentistry and medicine, and is currently the consultation liaison advanced trainee and senior psychiatric registrar at Canberra Health Services in the Australian Capital Territory. Dr Carter has been involved with the College since beginning her training. In this podcast Dr Carter discusses her personal background, as well the nature and goals for her tenure as Trainee Board Director.

On today's show, Dr Alan Moran discusses the ban for gas connections to new housing developments in the Australian Capital Territory. Later, Monica Smit discusses Queensland's premier being replaced and more. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr Alan Moran is Principal of Regulation Economics. He is a noted economist who has analysed and written extensively from a free market perspective. Alan was the Director of the Deregulation Unit at the Institute of Public Affairs from 1996 until 2014. He was previously a senior official in Australia's Productivity Commission and Director of the Commonwealth's Office of Regulation Review. Alan was educated in the UK and has a PhD in transport economics from the University of Liverpool and degrees from the University of Salford and the London School of Economics. X: @alan_john_moran GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Monica Smit has been on the front line of Australia's freedom movement since August 2020 when she founded Reignite Democracy Australia. She hit the international stage after spending 22 days in prison for refusing to sign draconian bail conditions after being charged with incitement. Her 'crime' was publishing an anti-lockdown protest poster on social media.  https://www.monicasmit.com/   X: @monicamsmit

Walter Sofronoff KC has a formidable resume. He was called to the Bar in 1978, made silk ten years later and went on to become the President of the Bar Association, the President of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, the Solicitor General of Queensland, and then in 2017, the President of the Queensland Court of Appeal. Since his retirement from the bench in 2022, Mr Sofronoff has led the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland and, most recently, the Board of Inquiry into the criminal justice system in the Australian Capital Territory. On this episode of The Callover, he joins us to discuss the art of advocacy, the importance of professional ethics and other lessons learned from his incredible career.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. To mark the International Day of People with Disability, Marisa is joined first on the program by June Riemer, a Gumbaynggirr - Dunghutti woman and the CEO of First People's Disability Network. She discusses her work in changing how First Nations People with disabilities are viewed across society and educating people about the importance of social inclusion. Later on the show is Roslyn Sackley, who is a Nyiampaa and Wiradjuri woman and has taught in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales primary, senior secondary, TAFE and University sectors. She joins Marisa to talk about the experience of First Peoples living with disability and what can be done to help improve their lives in meaningful way.Marisa is also joined by Marayke Jonkers, the retired paralympic swimmer and paratriathlete, and co-vice president of People With Disability Australia to talk about her role in advocating for the rights of First Nations people in the criminal justice system.      

According to a 2021 census, 710,380 Indian-born people were living in Australia, effectively making them the second-largest migrant group in the country after those born in England. The Department of Home Affairs (Australia) granted 382,000 student visas between July 2022 and February 2023. This is a 41.3 percent increase compared to the same period of 2019-2020.  Should immigration continue to be encouraged in Australia? What draws Indian students to Australia, as opposed to the US and the UK? In this episode of the All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Josiah Neal engage in a discussion on MATES, or The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme, set up between India and Australia. They delve into a plethora of topics including the history of immigration in Australia as well as the widespread controversy of violence against Indian students in Australia. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Capital Territory's new drug decriminalisation laws come into effect this Saturday despite concerns it could legitimise drug use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Jessica Del Rio the government and public finance lead at Equity Economics. She has recently been involved in a couple of major reports that have highlighted the poor literacy standards across Australia.  Raising the grade: How schools in the Australian Capital Territory can lift literacy outcomes for students and the economy, written for the ACT Alliance for Evidence-Based Education and funded by the Snow Foundation  Saving Money by Spending: Solving Illiteracy in Australia, commissioned by Code Read Dyslexia Network Australia In this conversation, Jess will tell us how bleak our current situation is, what needs to be done, what will happen if changes aren't made and go through some examples of who is doing this well. Resources mentioned: Rowe, K., & National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy (Australia). (2005). Teaching Reading: Report and Recommendations. Department of Education, Science and Training. https://research.acer.edu.au/tll_misc/5 Knowledge for Teachers Podcast 14 – Ross Fox on how Catalyst is transforming lives through learning (Catalyst Part 1) 15 – Patrick Ellis on considerations for change (Catalyst Part 2) 16 – St Bernard's P.S. Transformational Change Through Catalyst (Catalyst Part 3) Nancy Young Code READ Dyslexia Network Fogarty Foundation Catalyst Think Forward Educators Sharing Best Practice Australian PISA reports and data files Grattan Institute: Widening gaps: what NAPLAN tells us about student progress Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast - Ep. 100 Trauma and Reading with Dr. Steven Dykstra   You can connect with Jess: Linkedin You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Today we explore new approaches to teacher education in Australia. My guest is Chris Morrissey, a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of School Partnerships at the University of Canberra. Chris tells me about the school-based teacher education clinics that he helped develop across the Australian Capital Territory. Chris was named the 2023 Australian Teacher Educator of the Year by the Australian Teacher Education Association. The Affiliated Schools Program that Chris leads has recently been renewed for another five years. freshedpodcast.com/morrissey -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/donate

Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia beginning on 3 October. As polls show a potential No victory, campaigns continue vigorously nationwide.

Nag-umpisa na nitong Martes, ika-3 ng Oktubre ang early voting sa Australian Capital Territory para sa the Voice referendum.

Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday (October 3). - 国会への先住民の声に関する国民投票の期日前投票がノーザンテリトリー、タスマニア、ビクトリア、西オーストラリアで始まっており、ニューサウスウエルズ、ACT、クインズランド、南オーストラリアではきょう、10月３日から始まりました。

Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started on Monday in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday, October 3. - Nagsimula na ang maagang pagboto para sa Indigenous Voice to Parliament sa Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria at Western Australia noong Lunes, ika-1 ng Oktubre habang Martes naman sa NSW, ACT, SA at Queensland.

Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday. As polls show a potential No victory, campaigns are continuing strongly across the country.

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The West Coast all-trans woman rock band of the early 2000s responds to the nationwide epidemic of anti-trans fever with a stellar comeback (interviewed by Eric Jansen of Out in the Bay Queer Radio and Podcast). And in NewsWrap: Britain's National Health Service limits trans young people's access to gender-affirming therapies to research settings, Iceland's new ban on conversion therapy includes transgender people, Queensland no longer requires surgery as a prerequisite for legal gender and name changes, the Australian Capital Territory leads the country in protecting the rights of intersex people, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes a bill to force trans students to use sex-segregated campus facilities according to their birth certificate gender, Texas expands its ban on trans female athletes to higher education, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker stands in the library door against book bans, Tony winner Michael Arden reclaims the “F” word, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Wenzel Jones and Nico Raquel (produced by Brian DeShazor).  All this on the June 19, 2023 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Three years after former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins went public with allegations her colleague had raped her in Parliament House, Australian authorities are still processing whether they were dealt with appropriately. Criminal charges against Bruce Lehrmann have been dropped and he has spoken publicly for the first time. Reporters Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci talk to Jane Lee about what we are still learning about this case

Today the wigs look at an important threshold question in the criminal justice system; what is the test or legal requirement for bringing a prosecution.  The issue has been highlighted recently in the ongoing ACT inquiry into the criminal justice system.  P.S Listeners can access Shane Drumgolds witness statement and evidence in full on the ACT inquiry website which is online.  In short, Mr. Drumgold says that section 26 of the Magistrates Court Act creates a test of mere suspicion for police to file a criminal charge and that subsequent to that - the DPP applies a reasonable prospect of conviction test.  He makes no mention in his statement of the reasonable and probable cause test.  The wigs note that an absence of reasonable and probable cause is part of the test for malicious prosecution in the ACT.  See ANDREI VATARESCU v THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA and THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY [2012] ACTSC 96 (15 June 2012).  The Wigs view is that section 26 is to be read subject to the common law and that when invoked by a police officer — reasonable and probable cause is required to charge.  Because charging begins the prosecution process.  In any event, it seems baffling that the DPP himself is unaware of the threshold at which a prosecution in the ACT becomes malicious.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do doctors in Australia make? We breakdown the earnings, from 1st year junior doctor, all the way to consultant.  I also compare earnings by states- NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory etc. WE discuss the range of earnings of different specialties. GPs, surgeons, anaesthetists just to name a few. Finally we explore the pathways for IMG doctors wanting to work in Australia.Resources:MABEL study on GP and specialist earnings-Melbourne Institute Working Paper No. 12/2010 (unimelb.edu.au)NSW doctors in training pay guide-DIT-Pay-Guide_March-24_3_22.pdf (amansw.com.au)IMG doctors entry to Australia-Overview of assessment pathways (amc.org.au) Music Credit: Bass Nation.Send in your questions to: passiveincomedoctors[AT]gmail.com

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Olivia Thornton, CEO of Cricket ACT.   We hear from one of the few female CEOs of a major sporting body in the Australian Capital Territory. Olivia shares her insights into guiding a sport towards the future whilst addressing its past.   Olivia explains her transition from high-performance athlete to CEO and the similarities she's found in building successful teams. She explains the importance of recognising strengths and weaknesses and complementing these skill sets.   As a state body, we learn how Cricket ACT engages multiple stakeholders and partners to achieve its objectives, the benefits of accessing shared services with other state bodies, and the resources of its governing body, Cricket Australia.   Like many organisations, though, Cricket ACT has recognised the relevance of diversifying its revenue streams, and Olivia outlines how she has engaged in partnerships to support this.   We also hear about the challenges of inheriting the financial implications of the National Redress Scheme and how the organisation has implemented policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for its community.   Finally, we learn how cricket stays relevant by offering multiple programs and formats to meet changing societal tastes and how organisations need to be resourceful and nimble to manage these changes. Thank you for listening to the Executive with a Cause podcast. Don't forget to follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. To read the full episode notes and related links, visit: https://roundboxconsulting.com.au/podcast. IT in PLAIN ENGLISH In this week's segment, Tammy answers the question, “Why are ransomware attacks increasing?” Sign-up here to subscribe to the “Executive with a Cause” newsletter. You can submit your question to Tammy Ven Dange by messaging her on LinkedIn; maybe she'll answer it on the show. OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW: Watch our Interview with Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women Australia. Episode 31: Simone Clarke of UN Women Australia - Roundbox Consulting   CREDITS: Thanks to the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm. Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting. https:/roundboxconsulting.com.au  

From next year the Australian Capital Territory will decriminalise the possession of small amounts of nine illicit drugs, including cocaine heroin and crystal meth. It follows the territory decriminalising the personal use of cannabis in 2020. ACT health minster Rachel Stephen Smith talks to Kathryn about why the government has supported decriminalisation and what will happen next.

Student violence directed at school educators is a common issue. Sadly, for many of you listening, it will be something you've experienced in your career, and for some it may be a regular occurrence. Our guests for this episode of The Research Files are David Stevenson, a provisional psychologist and behaviour support practitioner, and Assistant Professor James Neill, from the Discipline of Psychology, School of Health Sciences and Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra. Along with Kayla Ball, Rebecca Smith and Melena Shores, they've just published a new the paper in the Australian Journal of Education, it's called 'How do preschool to year 6 educators prevent and cope with occupational violence from students?' In the study, educators in the ACT (that's the Australian Capital Territory for those listening internationally) were asked about the frequency and impact of occupational violence, and the prevention and coping strategies they used and found effective. Host: Jo Earp Guests: David Stevenson and James Neill

L'agente d'immigrazione Emanuela Canini spiega quali sono i requisiti per fare domanda per un visto a punti 190 o 491 in Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory e Northern Territory.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Amid record flooding in Kentucky that has left at least 30 people dead, Catholic Charities of Lexington is collaborating with other Christian churches as well as Catholic Charities USA to provide aid to those affected. The flooding began with heavy rains on July 27, leading to widespread flooding across at least five eastern Kentucky counties by the weekend. At least 18,000 people remained without power Monday, and reports suggest that entire towns — many of which are in already impoverished areas — have been inundated. The Catholic churches in the diocese have a strong collaborative partnership with other Christian communities, since at only 3% to 4% of the population, the majority of the people in eastern Kentucky are not Catholic, especially in the countryside. He said the Catholic communities in rural Kentucky have been working to provide what aid they can for the poor and needy. The Catholic Charities office in Lexington has been in close contact with Catholic Charities USA, working to coordinate national relief efforts. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251933/kentucky-catholic-charities-coordinates-national-aid-amid-devastating-floods Voters in Kansas are set to decide Tuesday on an amendment to the state constitution which would reverse an earlier state supreme court decision, and exclude a right to abortion in the state. It marks the first statewide vote on abortion in the United States since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June. The amendment would not ban abortion, but instead, it empowers state lawmakers to regulate abortion as they see fit. Pro-life volunteers in Kansas have been going door to door canvasing for the amendment ahead of today's vote. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251928/kansas-pro-lifers-counter-misinformation-on-value-them-both-amendment Lawmakers in the Australian Parliament have proposed a bill to allow two of Australia's ten territories to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, following the legalization of the practices in all six Australian states despite vocal Catholic opposition. Australia has six states and ten territories, though the lawmaking abilities of the latter can be restricted by the federal parliament. If the proposed bill passes, the legislation would allow the legislatures of the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, which its backers characterize as “assisted dying.” In 1995, the Australian Capital Territory was the first place in the world to legalize voluntary assisted suicide, leading to four deaths by suicide. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251935/australian-bill-would-allow-legalization-of-assisted-suicide-euthanasia-in-territories Today, the Church celebrates Saint Peter Julian Eymard, who helped many Catholics, both clergy and laypeople, to rediscover the importance of the Eucharist. He is also considered a pioneer in involving laypeople more actively in the life of the Church. In 1851, he answered a call to establish a community of men dedicated to Eucharistic Adoration, called the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. Its mission was to promote the importance and significance of the Eucharist. The congregation also worked with the poor and helped them to prepare for first Communion. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-peter-julian-eymard-551