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Privacy rights take center stage as the BC Court of Appeal delivers a powerful message to organizations handling sensitive information. When an ICBC employee sold policyholder data to criminal organizations, resulting in targeted arson and shooting attacks against numerous victims, the insurance giant fought tooth and nail to minimize compensation. The Court ultimately upheld a $15,000 award for each affected individual, establishing a crucial precedent that privacy violations cause significant harm even without visible damage.The ruling recognizes that having your personal details sold to criminals creates genuine suffering, even when physical attacks don't materialize. This landmark decision enforces the principle that employers bear responsibility for their employees' actions when handling sensitive data. For anyone concerned about their digital privacy, this case represents a significant step toward protecting personal information in an increasingly connected world.Meanwhile, the courts navigate the complex territory where art meets evidence. A murder trial in Surrey broke new ground by allowing expert testimony on drill rap—a subgenre where violent lyrics are often performative rather than autobiographical. The defence successfully argued that without understanding this cultural context, jurors might mistakenly interpret rap about violence as literal confessions. This raises fascinating questions about how we evaluate artistic expression in criminal proceedings and acknowledges potential racial biases in interpreting such content.In Victoria, justice persisted despite a defendant's violent refusal to participate in his own trial. Charged with beating someone with their own wheelchair during a robbery, the accused fought with sheriffs and refused to enter the courtroom. The judge's ruling that this behaviour constituted "absconding" demonstrates how our legal system adapts to maintain functionality even when faced with extreme disruption.These cases highlight how Canadian courts are evolving to address modern challenges while upholding fundamental principles of justice. Have you ever wondered how much your privacy is actually worth in the eyes of the law? This week's developments provide some compelling answers.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.
In Victoria, Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia delivers the speech from the throne to open the first session of the 43rd Parliament of British Columbia."We open this first session of British Columbia's 43rd Parliament at the most consequential time for our province since the Second World War," said B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor, Wendy Cocchia, reading the speech. "In the face of an unprecedented and unjustified threat to our economy, British Columbians are joining with all Canadians to fight back.”Is the “Made in BC “ program really going to be enough to protect residents from higher prices caused by the tariff that Trump is proposing? Should Eby and his team do more? What about other social issues like low-income housing and medical care having enough Doctors and nurses to keep us healthyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
Podcast! Improv! Featuring the wonderful Andrew Brimstone! Andrew is a part of Alex's improv troupe Entertainment Village. See them live in Victoria! . See Alex and Nash Live! In Victoria → https://tickets.ok-dope.com/e/the-crowd-work-show-8 Everywhere else → https://www.ok-dope.com/shows The OK, DOPE Podcast: Where stand-up comedian Nash Park and improviser Alex Forman meet up weekly and act like a couple of silly billys. New episodes every Tuesday. SUBSCRIBE on Youtube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ok_dope?sub_confirmation=1 Up Coming Shows! Website Instagram Tik Tok
Podcast! Alex and Nash are back! This time on a couch! This time with a quilt! Buckle up as they start the next civil war! . See Alex and Nash Live! In Victoria → https://tickets.ok-dope.com/e/the-crowd-work-show-8 Everywhere else → https://www.ok-dope.com/shows The OK, DOPE Podcast: Where stand-up comedian Nash Park and improviser Alex Forman meet up weekly and act like a couple of silly billys. New episodes every Tuesday. SUBSCRIBE on Youtube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ok_dope?sub_confirmation=1 Up Coming Shows! Website Instagram Tik Tok
Crowd Work Show in Full! Recorded live in Victoria, BC at The Mint Friday, January 10th, 2025. Enjoy! See Alex and Nash Live! In Victoria → https://tickets.ok-dope.com/e/the-crowd-work-show-8 Everywhere else → https://www.ok-dope.com/shows The OK, DOPE Podcast: Where stand-up comedian Nash Park and improviser Alex Forman meet up weekly and act like a couple of silly billys. New episodes every Tuesday. SUBSCRIBE on Youtube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ok_dope?sub_confirmation=1 Up Coming Shows! Website Instagram Tik Tok
PODCAST! Alex and Nash are back in their first podcast of 2025! They're kicking off the new year with the killer guest Ivan Decker! If you don't know Ivan Decker you should! Ivan is a really incredible comedian and a wonderful person who has made appearances on Netflix, Conan, and Just for Laughs! Check out his latest special Popcorn on youtube now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsF_7e6rukY . See Alex and Nash Live! In Victoria → https://tickets.ok-dope.com/e/the-crowd-work-show-8 Everywhere else → https://www.ok-dope.com/shows The OK, DOPE Podcast: Where stand-up comedian Nash Park and improviser Alex Forman meet up weekly and act like a couple of silly billys. New episodes every Tuesday. SUBSCRIBE on Youtube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ok_dope?sub_confirmation=1 Up Coming Shows! Website Instagram Tik Tok
Christmas week is delivering a tale of fire and ice in Australia. In Victoria, communities in the state's west are bracing for the worst fire conditions since the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It's a different story interstate, where a cold front has delivered snow to parts of New South Wales and Tasmania.
Christmas week is delivering a tale of fire and ice in Australia. In Victoria, communities in the state's west are bracing for the worst fire conditions since the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It's a different story interstate, where a cold front has delivered snow to parts of New South Wales and Tasmania.
Christmas week is delivering a tale of fire and ice in Australia. In Victoria, communities in the state's west are bracing for the worst fire conditions since the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It's a different story interstate, where a cold front has delivered snow to parts of New South Wales and Tasmania.
Generaties lang hebben de Aboriginal- en Torres Strait Islander-volken gepleit voor een formeel verdrag om hun soevereiniteit te erkennen. In Victoria zijn nu de formele onderhandelingen begonnen om voor het eerst een verdrag tussen een staat en de Indigenous bevolking van Australië te realiseren. In andere landen zoals Canada, Nieuw-Zeeland en de Verenigde Staten zijn ze eeuwen geleden al begonnen met het ondertekenen van verdragen. Waarom heeft Australië er zo lang over gedaan?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Whether you are a novice or a pro with tagging sheep you always are thinking about a better way to do it. How can I make the tags easier to read? How can I reduce stress and pain on my animal? The basicsFor sheep the only tag necessary is an NLIS tag. This is usually the smaller tag and contains your pic number, animal farm identification number (which you choose) and details of any accreditations your farm has - for example V for OJV vaccinated. Most farmers will also add a larger (often triangle shaped) tag. This tag would have the stud or farm name and the animal number in larger font. In Victoria from January 2017 all sheep born will need to have an electronic tag - more on this to follow. To tag your sheep you also need a tag applicator and for your farm tags a tag pen (unless you get the tags etched). The NLIS tag never changes and stays with the sheep for its life - even if that animal moves farms. Alan suggests choosing an ear to insert your tags and stick with that ear. Some farms would tags the females in the right ear and males in the left. You can remove farm tags and replace them if you like - these can be cut off.Purchasing your tags This is a personal preference and the NLIS website gives a list of companies than supply tags for sheep in Australia.Support the showWant more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
David Hilderman has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Electronic Information Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and has worked in the electronics industry since graduation in 1988. David grew up in Saskatchewan, the second oldest in a family of six boys. Since 2000 he has lived in beautiful Saanichton British Columbia, raising two great kids with his lovely wife. He went to the Victoria area to combine his engineering experience and love of music production to work for TC-Helicon, a company that makes products for performing musicians. He worked there for 19 years, five of which were in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Early 2020 he became aware of the fact that sea level rise rates were not accelerating. In Victoria, the rate of rise has not changed over the entire record since 1909 and is only 0.75mm/yr. This began his research in other climate alarmist claims. Reality is so counter to the narrative and the consequences of acting on the narrative are so detrimental that he felt he needed to do something about it. In 2021 he ran in the federal election against the Green Party incumbent, Elizabeth May, and had the opportunity to debate her on the issue of climate five times. He continues to be active in his community, working to educate people on the benefits of increasing atmospheric CO2. 00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Deception 00:31 Energy Consumption Around the World 04:45 Data Analysis and Methodology 08:07 Climate Change Narratives and Media Influence 10:54 Political Dynamics in Canada 20:09 Personal Journey and Climate Skepticism 37:25 Questioning the Origins of Hydrocarbons 38:14 Introduction to Martin Armstrong's Economic Model 40:13 Martin Armstrong's Predictions and Legal Troubles 41:40 Discussion on US National Debt and Global Economic Concerns 47:24 Climate Change and CO2 Emissions Debate 54:37 Haiti: Culture, Challenges, and Voodoo Beliefs 01:15:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans https://co2coalition.org/teammember/david-hilderman/ https://x.com/david_hilderman 34% of the world's weather stations have experienced 70+ year cooling trends: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1858837448496754999 Pollock: Solar panels don't make sense above 35 degrees latitude: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1841626005976318009 ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts (plus transcripts of recent podcasts): https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
City Limits' monthly housing update with Shane McGrath from Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) and Jack Verdins from Friends of Public Housing Victoria.In the top half of the show, Keving mentions the event at Coburg Town Hall on Saturday 23 November: Voices from the Frontline of the Climate Crisis – an urgent call from the NTShane McGrath comes on the show to discuss retirement villages. HAAG featured recently on a 7.30 Report's investigation on Retirement Villages' prioritise profit over their residents. Also discussed were the upcoming rental reforms and their shortcomings as well as the long waiting lists for aged care packages. You can give HAAG a call on 1300 765 178 if you're looking for help accessing aged care services. Upcoming HAAG AGM: 28th Nov 11am-1pm Ross House. RSVP online or call 96547389. Updates provided by Jack Verdins: CLASS ACTION UPDATE FROM INNER MELBOURNE COMMUNITY LEGALPublic housing class action against the Victorian Government The Victorian Government made the decision to ‘retire and redevelop' all public housing towers across Melbourne by 2051 on 18 September 2023. Inner Melbourne Community Legal ("IMCL") filed a class action on behalf of public housing residents in North Melbourne and Flemington against Homes Victoria over the decision. What happened in the class action trial?IMCL argued in the Supreme Court of Victoria that Homes Victoria's decision to demolish the public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne was made without regard to the policies and procedures it is required to follow. It was also argued and that Homes Victoria did not properly consider the residents' human rights before it made the decision and compatible with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). Homes Victoria said its proposal for the redevelopment of 44 public housing towers across Melbourne was based on the understanding that the towers could not be refurbished. They said the decision was based on documents that cannot be shared with the Court because they are Cabinet documents and therefore cannot be released. The Judge has paused the trial to decide whether the documents should be produced in Court and considered as evidence in the matter. The class action documents can be found on the Supreme Court of Victoria's website. What happens next and what do you need to do?IMCL will return to Court before the end of the year to argue the documents the decision was based on should be included as evidence in the trial. Once this issue is decided, the trial can resume. This means the timeline for the trial has been extended and we will not have a final decision until next year.Residents do not need to leave their home for now.The Judge has ordered Homes Victoria to not send residents eviction notices to make them leave their homes because the trial is still underway. Public housing residents can contact IMCL for free legal advice on (03) 9328 1885 or by email at info@imcl.org.au.Services overwhelmed as 3 million at risk of becoming unhoused, says Homelessness Australia report - Monday 18 NovemberA new Homelessness Australia report has found more than a 60 per cent increase in risk of homelessness since 2016. The Impact Economics modelling estimates that between 2016 and 2022, the number of Australians at risk of homelessness increased by 63 per cent, representing between 2.7 and 3.2 million people.due to increasing rental stress and low incomesservice providers say they are having to shut their doors to new clients due to poor resourcing.Homelessness Australia has commissioned modelling of the number of Australians struggling with complicating factors such as low income, rental stress or low social resources, and says people with two or more of those factors are 'at risk' of becoming homeless. "People who could have afforded private rentals just a few years ago are now resorting to couch surfing, sleeping in cars or pitching a tent."Victoria and Queensland the fastest growersA state-by-state breakdown found Victoria and Queensland had seen the greatest growth in people at risk of homelessness, due to rental stress.In Victoria, 987,405 people were at risk of losing their home, the report found, after the state saw a 23.1 per cent increase in rental stress.The ACT was the only state to see a decrease in homelessness risk.Homelessness Australia acknowledged the Albanese government's increase investment in social housing, but said those homes would take some time to be built and there was still a shortfall of 640,000 social homes.
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The Canadian real estate market is navigating an intriguing landscape shaped by fluctuating interest rates, economic policies, and global influences. With discussions around inflation, precious metals like gold and silver remain in the spotlight as potential hedges against economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the effects of previous events, such as the Trump presidency, continue to spark debates on global markets and their influence on the Canadian economy. In Victoria's real estate market (#YYJRE, #YYJRealEstate), buyers and sellers are adapting to these changes, seeking opportunities despite economic shifts. Whether you're investing in property or exploring financial strategies, staying informed about key market trends is crucial for success in Canada's evolving real estate sector. #YYJ #Victoria #Money
The US election is underway with millions of Americans turning out to vote. In Victoria, a 30 yr old man has been charged after he allegedly slashed three people with a box cutter in Fountain Gate yesterday afternoon.There's been a bit of a health scare for Queen Camilla. Prince William is currently over in South Africa with Robert Irwin. Irish actor Barry Keoghan, who starred in Saltburn, has denied he's an absent father. Did you know that the Irish jockey that won the Melbourne Cup yesterday was once a contestant on The Voice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How long could we reasonably expect governments to take, to sort out a problem like the rental shortage? I ask the question because we have had the problem of a shortage of options for tenants in Australia – and the consequent steep rises in rents - for a very long time. And it keeps getting worse, not better. The latest data from SQM Research shows that, nationally, the vacancy rate got a little worse last month, dropping from 1.3% in August to 1.2% in September. Three of our capital cities have vacancies well below 1%. And in six of the eight capital cities, vacancies stayed the same or got smaller in September. In only two cities was there a slight improvement. But the key piece of information is the longevity of this rental shortage crisis. Australia has had vacancies below 1.5% for close to three years now. It's generally considered that a balanced rental market – one in which there is ample supply of homes for tenants to choose from and rents are stable – is one where vacancies are at least 3%. The data from SQM Research shows that Australia has not had a vacancy rate as high as 3% at any time in the past 20 years. The closest we came was 2.9% in April 2020 after the onset of Covid caused major disruption to property markets. Since then, the national vacancy rate has dropped sharply, reaching 1.2% in March 2022 – and it has hovered between 1% and 1.3% for the past two and a half years. According to SQM Research, a further 1,700 rental properties disappeared from Australia's rental market in September – at a time when the nation's population has surpassed 27 million. The SQM report said: “The total number of rental vacancies now stands at 37,932 residential properties, a decrease from 39,665 in August.” There are clear reasons why we have had this steady decline in the number of properties available for rental, a shortage which has caused rents to rise and rise. Mostly, those reasons relate to the decisions of politicians, particularly state politicians, in making life increasingly onerous for the investors who provide over 90% of the homes that people rent in Australia. State and territory governments have increased taxes on investors and have changed the rental laws in ways that have eroded the rights of the owners. This has led to a reduction in the number of homes available for rental. In Victoria, the state with the most onerous conditions for investors including big tax increases, the number of rental properties in the state has fallen by 22,000 so far this year, as the investor exodus gathered momentum on the back of anti-landlord legislation. That's according to new data from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. And its data supports a trend identified in the latest Investor Sentiment Survey published by PIPA – the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). The survey described a "sell-off of investment properties around the nation" that has "continuing unabated" and "fuelling fears of an even tighter rental market". But the problem is most acute in Victoria. PIPA Victoria board director Cate Bakos says legislative changes and increased taxes are driving investors from the state. A new land tax regime, minimum rental property standards legislation, and policies that are seen as overly tenant-friendly have caused many investors to sell up in Victoria. Nicola McDougall, the Chair of PIPA says: “This is predominantly due to its plethora of anti-investor rental reforms, as well its new land tax regime that is set to cost investors billions of dollars over the years ahead.” PIPA's annual investor sentiment survey found Victoria was regarded as the “least accommodating” state or territory for property investors in the nation, with 22% of survey respondents indicating they had sold at least one dwelling in Melbourne in the last year. As a consequence, rental availability has fallen and rents have risen. Data from Domain shows that the vast majority of Melbourne suburbs recorded rent rises this year, continuing a trend that has extended over several years. According to the Domain rent report for the September quarter, the median house rent in Melbourne at the start of 2022 was $440 a week. Now it's $580 a week. The median unit rent was $375 a week in January 2022 and now it's $550 a week. That's an increase of almost 50% in less than three years. But the problems keep getting worse, with NSW being the latest state government to pass new laws detrimental to landlords. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin says the lessons for the NSW Government are crystal clear but have been disregarded. He says: “The removal of landlords' rights under the guise of populist rental reforms has had a clear negative impact on renters elsewhere. “The rental reforms by the NSW Government will result in more investors selling up or opting for a short-term accommodation strategy, both of which remove more properties from the private rental market. “This is already happening and it's happening at a time when the NSW population is increasing by over 15,000 people each month. The rental market is in crisis and we need solutions, not reforms that we know from recent experience will make the problem worse.” And that pretty much sums up the seriousness and absurdity of this ongoing issue. Australia has had a rental shortage crisis for several years but the only policies implemented by state governments have made a bad situation even worse.
Common Issues to Obtaining Home Insurance. In Victoria we have standard conditions that we address as a part of our forms. One that often gets the lowest amount of attention but is essential is insurance. There are items we can look for when looking at homes to see if you may be facing some issues that can prevent you from getting insurance.
In this episode we are discussing, in detail, the reasonably new offence (In Victoria) of Non fatal strangulation moreso in a DV situation – its pretty confronting, so just consider if today's subject matter is right for you.TODAY I WANTED TO TALK MORE ABOUT STRANGULATION IN A DV SENSE, NOT WHAT SOME MAY DEEM PLEASURABLE. TODAY IS ABOUT THOSE WHO STRANGLE AS A FORM OF CONTROL, AS A FORM OF FEAR, USED AS A THREAT WHICH WE CALL NON FATAL STRANGULATION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Victoria, more than 1500 women froze their eggs during 2021-22, which represented a 63 per cent increase from the year prior.
The shooter who tried to assassinate Donald Trump has been identified as 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was a registered Republican. In Victoria, two bodies were found in the Maribyrnong River on Sunday. Actress Shannen Doherty has died aged 53 after a long battle with cancer. Brittany Higgins has announced that she's pregnant. Carlos Alcaraz has won Wimbledon for the second year in a row, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pills, powders and liquids that might be harbouring deadly substances will be able to be legally tested across Victoria, following a major policy change announced by Premier Jacinta Allan this week. Pill testing will become permanent after an 18-month trial starting this summer, with a mobile service to attend up to 10 music festivals. In Victoria, paramedics responded to more drug overdoses at festivals in the first three months of 2024 than during all of 2023. The announcement is a change from Labor's previous stance against pill testing, and comes alongside the party choosing to not support a second safe drug injecting room in Melbourne's CBD despite experts' advice saying it would help reduce fatal heroin overdoses in the state. In this episode of The Briefing, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan joins to explain the reasoning behind the change of heart in the Victorian government, and Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell gives her take on the proposed rollout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Hilderman has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Electronic Information Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and has worked in the electronics industry since graduation in 1988. David grew up in Saskatchewan, the second oldest in a family of six boys. Since 2000 he has lived in beautiful Saanichton British Columbia, raising two great kids with his lovely wife. He went to the Victoria area to combine his engineering experience and love of music production to work for TC-Helicon, a company that makes products for performing musicians. He worked there for 19 years, five of which were in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Early 2020 he became aware of the fact that sea level rise rates were not accelerating. In Victoria, the rate of rise has not changed over the entire record since 1909 and is only 0.75mm/yr. This began his research in other climate alarmist claims. Reality is so counter to the narrative and the consequences of acting on the narrative are so detrimental that he felt he needed to do something about it. In 2021 he ran in the federal election against the Green Party incumbent, Elizabeth May, and had the opportunity to debate her on the issue of climate five times. He continues to be active in his community, working to educate people on the benefits of increasing atmospheric CO2. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:33 Understanding Carbon Dioxide Emissions 02:06 Historical Carbon Dioxide Levels 05:08 Impact of Increased Carbon Dioxide 09:26 Mathematical Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Absorption 15:50 Future Carbon Dioxide Emission Scenarios 28:42 Sea Level Rise and Climate Change 37:51 Personal Journey and Conclusion https://co2coalition.org/teammember/david-hilderman/ https://x.com/david_hilderman ———————— AI summaries of all of my podcasts (plus transcripts of recent podcasts): https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2022/03/about-me-tom-nelson.html Notes for climate skeptics: https://tomn.substack.com/p/notes-for-climate-skeptics ClimateGate emails: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html
In episode one of season two, Maya talks to Experience Consultant, Victoria Taylor, about her work at the cross sector of hospitality, tourism, cultural destination, and luxury experience brands. During the conversation, the two speak briefly about Wrexham Association Football Club, which is based in North Wales, just outside her hometown. The team was recently acquired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, whos vision's led the complete transformation of a team with a rich legacy and passionate fanbase. In Victoria's words: they've transformed Wrexham from a town into a city. In part four of our Masters of Storytelling mini series, 'How to Tell a Sports Story,' Maya talks to BRC's President, Carmel Lewis, a woman who has been producing projects in the experiential world long before "experience" was a buzzword. Listen in as Maya asks Carmel about casting and leading teams, working through unknown unknowns, and the unseen and sometimes thankless job of production. Listen to Maya's interview with Victoria Taylor: https://bit.ly/42SSI6b To learn more about Carmel Lewis: https://bit.ly/3yx72Gg To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com
HIV impacts people regardless of race, sexuality, or gender. With ¼ of people in Australia with at least one parent born overseas, or from other countries themselves - our communities are diverse. In Victoria, HIV impacts the lives of people from all cultures, and so providing information and services tailored to individual cultural and linguistic needs is vital. Michael talks to Jimmy Yu-Hsiang Chen, Networks Project Officer at NAPWHA - the national association for PLHIV. Jimmy previously led ‘Community Conversations' aimed to better understand the experiences and needs of Asian men living with HIV who were born overseas in East or South-East Asia Jimmy joins us now to discuss PANA—The Positive Asian Network Australia for all people with an Asian background who are living with HIV in Australia. HIV Resources Positive Asian Network Australia (PANA) Positive Latinx Australian Network (PLAN) Free HIV medication for people without Medicare Free HIV self test kits Mpox Recently, Victoria has seen a couple of new cases of Mpox appear in community. Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a viral infection. It can result in symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes (similar to COVID or the flu) before progressing to a skin rash or lesions. A vaccination program began in 2022, with many in our community at risk for Mpox taking up vaccination to get protected. If you have have only had one shot, are looking to get your first, or want to learn more about Mpox - head to thorneharbour.org/mpox * This episode originally aired Thursday, May 2 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
In episode one of season two, Maya talks to Experience Consultant, Victoria Taylor, about her work at the cross sector of hospitality, tourism, cultural destination, and luxury experience brands. During the conversation, the two speak briefly about Wrexham Association Football Club, which is based in North Wales, just outside her hometown. The team was recently acquired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, whos vision's led the complete transformation of a team with a rich legacy and passionate fanbase. In Victoria's words: they've transformed Wrexham from a town into a city. In part three of our Masters of Storytelling mini series, 'How to Tell a Sports Story,' Maya talks to Edward Hodge, Vice President of Creative and Innovation at BRC. Listen in as Edward and Maya discuss the science of immersion: how we use lighting, sound, technology, and a dash of magic to recreate the same emotional highs we experience on game days as non game days. Listen to Maya's interview with Victoria Taylor: https://bit.ly/42SSI6b To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com
HIV impacts people regardless of race, sexuality, or gender. With ¼ of people in Australia with at least one parent born overseas, or from other countries themselves - our communities are diverse. In Victoria, HIV impacts the lives of people from all cultures, and so providing information and services tailored to individual cultural and linguistic needs is vital. Michael talks to Jen Johnson, Program Manager at Living Positive Victoria about supporting our communities living with HIV who speak a language other than English through various multilingual resources and projects. Thank you so much to Beau Newham, the project lead on Translating the Facts for bringing these resources to life for our community. Resources Translating the Facts available in Arabic, Burmese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese Planet Positive GOES NORTH for Winter, LPV's social event at the Thornbury Bowls Club for people living with HIV, their families, and friends 2024 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, May 19 at the Library at the Dock * This episode originally aired Thursday, May 2 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Euthanasia Rebutted: No "right to life" In Australia by Daisy SnowEuthanasia--the act of assisted suicide--was once outlawed in every country in the world because it destroys civilizations. The problem is that representative democracy in Western countries allows politicians to acquire an authority that goes beyond the power of the people. A questionable agenda can therefore be endorsed in parliamentary legislation. Euthanasia is one of them.The opinions of professionals, doctors of medicine and academics can sway the government because they have a power assumed to be in the bes interest of the people. When a politician with the gift of the gab obtains leadership in a democratic representative country, he or she can act like a dictator. The media is so powerful that it can endorse a personal agenda as though the people approved of some minority or controversial argument. The worms in proposed legislation can therefore be covered up in parliament and in the media.In 1996-97 the Federal Parliament of Australia provided evidence from euthanasia countries in Europe that regulations and procedures endorsed as safeguards in Euthanasia Laws do not work. The states ignored that evidence as though it did not exist. Opposing arguments were also ignored as unprofessional. The people were not consulted. The euthanasia premier of Victoria used compassion and emotion as a political tool to endorse the World Euthanasia Movement's Agenda in Parliament itself. Other states in Australia are copying Victoria's Euthanasia end-of-life death Laws.In Victoria murder under certain conditions is not a crime anymore. Those with a terminal illness are not the only ones who can be murdered under Euthanasia Laws. The targeted are killed in cold blood contrary to their 'No, No, No, No' screams. Thousands of innocent medical clients are euthanized in European countries every year without their knowledge or consent. This book investigates the implementation of twenty-first century Euthanasia Laws advocated by the World Euthanasia Movement that penetrates European and Western democratic parliaments.That is why the author investigated Euthanasia and wrote an informative book about it in 2018. This book acknowledges the updates. In late 2020 as happened through providence itself, the author Meret-Field Sally-Brown, penname Daisy Snow, witnessed how Euthanasia Laws are implemented in Victoria to murder the targeted in cold blood regardless of their objections. Although the author was not murdered under the state's Euthanasia Laws like other innocent and disenchanted people, she remains vulnerable. This is because of the non-factual criminal claims documented against her in the Mental Health Systems of both South Australia and Victoria. Criminal claims are commonly documented in mental health files in Australia against the poor, the vulnerable and the targeted because they cannot be documented in police files as such because they are not true. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/euthanasia-rebutted-daisy-snow/1144608047https://daisysnow9-11books.com/http://www.urlinkpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524dsurl.mp3
In Victoria in September 1883, moments before he was hanged for murder, Robert Burns made a startling confession, claiming he'd killed not one but eight people. Flash forward 140 years and Bendigo woman Julie di Bella was researching her family history when she made a shocking discovery about her bloodline. Julie joins Forgotten Australia to talk about the thorniest branch in her family tree. Support Forgotten Australia:Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustraliaPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustraliaCheck out my books:The Murder Squadhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781922863836.htmlHanging Ned Kellyhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia's Sweethearthttps://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In episode one of season two, Maya talks to Experience Consultant, Victoria Taylor, about her work at the cross sector of hospitality, tourism, cultural destination, and luxury experience brands. During the conversation, the two speak briefly about Wrexham Association Football Club, which is based in North Wales, just outside her hometown. The team was recently acquired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, whos vision's led the complete transformation of a team with a rich legacy and passionate fanbase. In Victoria's words: they've transformed Wrexham from a town into a city. In part two of our Masters of Storytelling mini series, 'How to Tell a Sports Story,' Maya talks to Christian Lachel, Chief Creative Officer at BRC. Listen in as Christian and Maya discuss the business case or rather, the opportunity, sports stadiums and venues have to wake up their sleeping asset. The two unpack the planning, budgeting, goal setting, and deep strategic work that goes into building not only sports experiences, but entire mixed use destinations and districts. Listen to Maya's interview with Victoria Taylor: https://bit.ly/42SSI6b To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com
Population growth fuelled by soaring migration is set to cut the amount of GST revenue coming to NSW by $80 per person next financial year, heaping pressure on the state government to fund hospitals, schools and roads with a decreasing share of Commonwealth cash. A beloved special forces soldier described by his squad mates as a loyal friend with an “infectious sense of humour” has been farewelled in a heartfelt ceremony. In Victoria, organised crime figures who use their profits to lash out on yachts, penthouse living and sex workers will pay the price under new Allan Government laws. And Adelaide's most famous madam, Stormy Summers, has died, three days short of her 78th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode one of season two, Maya talks to Experience Consultant, Victoria Taylor, about her work at the cross sector of hospitality, tourism, cultural destination, and luxury experience brands. During the conversation, the two speak briefly about Wrexham Association Football Club, which is based in North Wales, just outside her hometown. The team was recently acquired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, whos vision's led the complete transformation of a team with a rich legacy and passionate fanbase. In Victoria's words: they've transformed Wrexham from a town into a city. To follow up on her interview with Victoria, Maya talks to Brad Shelton, Vice President of Creative and Story at BRC. Listen in as Brad and Maya discuss why we tell sports stories, how sports teams serve as symbols for humanity and civic pride, and the transformative impact that teams and stadiums have on their communities. Listen to Maya's interview with Victoria Taylor: https://bit.ly/42SSI6b To learn more about The Bud Selig Experience: https://bit.ly/3wFcIxk To learn more about The Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium Tours: https://bit.ly/3IgdjFw To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com
Sydney's gang war is on track to eclipse the infamous Melbourne conflict involving Carl Williams and the Morans, according to one of the men behind the original Underbelly TV series. In Victoria, Mornington Peninsula ratepayers who don't install new solar power would be forced to fund a generous discount for households that make the switch under a new council proposal. Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has revealed ahead of a meeting today with Minister Mark Ryan to discuss her future that she “may not” continue on as the state's top cop. South Australian first-homebuyers purchasing a home-and-land package are, from today, eligible for a home loan with a deposit of just 2 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Victoria, the destruction tally continues to grow after fires and storms swept through the state's east and west earlier in the week.
Anthony Albanese will almost halve the tax cut going to some Australians in order to deliver savings to low and middle income earners. Former South Australian premier Steven Marshall retire from state parliament. A young boy is fighting for life after being kicked in the head by a horse in Centennial Park. In Victoria, three people are dead in a drowning tragedy at Phillip Island. A 400mm deluge is expected for parts of Queensland, along with wind gusts of 165km/h, when Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crosses the coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Victoria, Tamil language is offered as a subject in VCE. Students' language skills are tested in conversation, responding to an aural stimulus, responding to a variety of written material, writing for a variety of purposes and the culture of Tamil-speaking communities in texts. Top achievers in Tamil Continuers course were Mathusan Suntharamohan (first), Kirisha Rekha(second), Sherlyn Antony, Thivya Thevabalan (third) and Thivya Thayalan, Suvathy Sujeendran (Fourth) Selvi talks to them all. - விக்டோரியா மாநிலத்தில் 2023 VCE பரீட்சையில் தமிழ் பாடத்தில் மாநிலத்தில் முதலாவது, இரண்டாவது, மூன்றாவது மற்றும் நான்காவது இடங்களை பெற்றுள்ள விக்டோரியா தமிழ் சங்கத்தின் தமிழ் பாடசாலை மாணவர்கள் மதுசன் சுந்தரமோகன், கிரிஷா ரேகா, திவ்யா தேவபாலன், திவ்யா தயாளன், சுவாதி சுஜீந்தரன் மற்றும் மூன்றாவது இடத்தை பெற்றுள்ள பாரதி தமிழ் பாடசாலை மாணவி ஷெர்லின் அந்தோணி ஆகியோருடன் அவர்களின் கற்றல் அனுபவம் மற்றும் தமிழ் மொழி மீதான ஆர்வம் தொடர்பில் உரையாடுகிறார் செல்வி
Calls for New Zealand to develop more specialist children's hospitals around the country. It follows new research that reveals that Kiwi kids are dying from serious trauma injuries at twice the rate of those in the Australian state of Victoria. In Victoria, children under 16 are sent to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Here, children are sent to a range of hospitals, depending on their location, with varying levels of care. Lead Researcher Doctor Warwick Teague told Mike Hosking that Australia's system may be key a factor in increasing survival rates for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's solo episode Victoria shares valuable information about her educational programs for artists. There are 3 ways you can work with Victoria to elevate your art career! See details below.1. Victoria teaches The Emerging Artist Workshop a few times a year. In this 2.5 hour virtual workshop, she provides essential strategies for emerging artists who are ready to grow their art career. To register for the last workshop of 2023, click here.2. In The Artist Glow-Up Program, Victoria works with artists in a group setting over 12 weeks. Each week Victoria covers a different topic related to your art career, including: increasing visibility and sales, approaching curators and galleries, and finding the right opportunities for your art career. To learn more, email Victoria directly at info@visionaryartcollective.com3. In Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, she works with a select number of artists individually over the course of 3 months to provide customized support and guidance. In this transformative program, Victoria works closely with you to meet your long-term and short-term goals. To apply for 2024, click here and submit the application form.About Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter
Police have been stepping up their patrols as the Middle East conflict intensifies and brings people to the streets with almost daily protests. In Victoria, police say they've made over 650 patrols and visits to schools and places of worship since the conflict erupted and are engaging closely with the community. Alex Anyfantis spoke to Commander Jo Stafford about the police response.
SBS Sinhala monthly radio journey is to the Great Dividing Range Mountain region In Victoria. Queensland correspondent of SBS Sinhala Radio, Janaka Weerasinghe takes you on this radio journey - ඕස්ට්රේලියාවේ වික්ටෝරියා ප්රාන්තයේ විහිද යන Great Dividing Range කඳු පන්තිය පාමුල පිහිටි සුන්දර ගම්මානයකටයි මෙවර සිංහල සේවයේ මාසික ගුවන්විදුලි චාරිකාව - Australian Rural Beauty. සුපුරුදු ලෙසින් ඔබව මේ චාරිකාව රැගෙන යන්නේ SBS සිංහල ගුවන් විදුලියේ ක්වීන්ස්ලන්ත ප්රාන්තයේ වාර්තාකරු ජනක වීරසිංහ විසින්
In Victoria, police have stepped up patrols around schools in affluent areas, amid a spate of violent attacks on young people, Donald Trump has said that he would Love to debate Meghan Markle, A government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit seeking to bar him from running for President again, the fallout continues from the so-called ‘kiss-gate' at the women's world cup, Grant Denyer collapsed while competing in the celebrity edition of The Amazing Race Australia, And finally, one of the Beckham boys has paid tribute to his mum's Spice Girl daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The number of women going to prison is rising. In Victoria if a woman is pregnant or has a dependent child under the age of five, she can apply for her Living with mum program. In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explore how best to support mothers and their children in the prison system.
Anthony Albanese is expected to reveal the date of ‘The Voice' referendum next week, In Victoria - two of the three people who died after eating a meal containing poisonous mushrooms will be farewelled at a public memorial, Donald Trump's legal woes will continue, the Venice Film Festival gets underway and Novak Djokovic is the favourite to win the men's side of the competition, with Iga Swiatek tipped to win the women's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are joined by the renowned interior designer Victoria Hagan, whose illustrious career spans over 25 years since she founded her eponymous firm. Throughout her journey, Victoria has garnered acclaim for her exceptional fusion of architecture and interior design, epitomizing modern American luxury like no other. Her talents have not gone unnoticed, as she has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Architectural Digest AD 100. Furthermore, her exceptional contributions have led her to be inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. We discuss Victoria's latest book, "Live Now," published by Rizzoli, how she developed her innate ability to harmonize opposites, and how we can start living in our dream homes today using what we currently have. What You'll Hear On This Episode: Victoria's journey into the design field and how she developed her signature style. Designing to all the senses and realizing that there are no black-and-white rules. In Victoria's new book, Live Now, she demystifies the idea that embracing our dream style and home has to be overwhelming or mysterious. How do you know if your dimensions aren't right? Must haves for great entertaining space. Tips for making the dining room a more inviting and comfortable space. Inspiration and guidance for using pops of color like red and fuschia. What is Victoria's approach to editing? Some of the featured projects in Live Now include one in Greenwich, Connecticut, and how it gives examples of using light and adding softness and texture. Mentioned in This Episode: Victoria Hagan Live Now Decorating Dilemma: First off Christina, fantastic job with your living room. Victoria thinks it looks beautiful, and she particularly admires the use of rich colors. However, she does have a couple of suggestions to enhance the room further. Her first thought is about the built-ins. While they can be stunning, Victoria points out that they tend to be quite expensive. If you want to save on costs, think about hanging the TV on the wall instead of incorporating built-in cabinetry. To ensure comfortable TV viewing, she advises lowering the TV slightly so that it aligns with the recommended height, typically between 36 and 38 inches from the bottom of the screen to the floor. Regarding the design of the bookcase, Victoria appreciates its beauty but suggests a few adjustments. She mentions that the TV should be placed within the millwork to maintain a comfortable viewing angle. The cabinetry below the bookcase should be carefully positioned not to raise the line too high, especially considering the presence of lower windows in the room. Maintaining the right proportions will create a sense of verticality and make the ceiling feel taller. Victoria also mentions the possibility of adding an interesting finish or color at the back of the bookcases. This can add an extra layer of depth and character to the room's design. When it comes to the depth of the bookcase, Victoria advises against assuming it needs to be excessively deep. Instead, she suggests measuring the books that will go on the shelves and designing the depth accordingly to avoid wasting space. Finally, Victoria recommends limiting the number of finishes in the room and taking cues from the wall colors to maintain a cohesive and visually appealing overall look. With a few adjustments, the room will undoubtedly become an even more inviting and stylish environment.
In Victoria - a mother and daughter who were among the 10 people killed in that horrific bus crash in the Hunter Valley were laid to rest today, a school in Victoria has outraged some parents by releasing a new puffer jacket for students featuring a pride flag and an indigenous flag, in the UK, the BBC has suspended a presenter following allegations that he paid a teenager tens of thousands of dollars for sexually explicit photos and Pat Cummins has refused to rule out dropping David Warner ahead of the fourth Ashes test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So the next part of this is your responsibilities and what are they? So please make sure you're checking what we call gaming legislation, whatever that translates for you to make sure that you're complying. Okay? From what I understand in the USA, it's different in every state permit. So just make sure that you're complying because it's a competition. In Victoria, if it's a competition, you need a permit. It's a dollar or two for this permit. It's ridiculous. I don't even know why they bother. But if you don't get the permit, then you can be fined $25,000. Okay? Because the way we've worded this, this is not a game of chance. Because you are selecting we're not picking it out of a hat. It doesn't fall under the gaming legislation for our state in Victoria. But you need to check your legislation in your town, make sure you're complying with whatever needs to be complied with. Okay? Just find out about competitions, how they run and whether it's different, whether it's a game of chance or whether it's because for all of the people that are nominating that they would love to receive one, their chance to receive one that could be construed as part of that. Welcome to Steve Saporito Education pod cast channel to learn more about what I do head over to my website www.stevesaporitoeducation.com Support the showwww.stevesaportioeducation.com
After a full year of preparation and months of travel, Alaska was almost finished. For us, at least. In Victoria, we left summer comforts behind for a solo North Country expedition. Due to our age and the physical demands of the journey, we knew this would be our first and last road trip to this latitude. If you're following our story you know this journey is not a piece o'cake. Nevertheless, the pullouts are full of Olive Garden patrons – some on motorcycles, some with walkers – and they're not coming all this way for The Bingo Trail. Neither old age or the Alaska highway is for sissies. But, all things considered, viewing glaciers from inside a warm and cozy RV helps you to forget about Volkswagen sized pot-holes, wet weather and limp imported lettuce. It truly is The Great American road trip. The post Airstreaming to Alaska – Chapter 16: Whittier to Talkeetna appeared first on Living In Beauty.
In Victoria, in order to access assisted reproductive technologies there is a mandatory counselling component. The concept of supportive counselling can be daunting if it isn't something that has been tried before. In this conversation with Suellen Peak, Senior Fertility Counsellor at Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne, we discuss what to expect and how we can benefit from this session. Suellen Peak has a Masters Qualified Positive Psychology Practitioner and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience. Over the course of her career, Suellen has worked with diverse groups of people, in a variety of settings that include community organizations, not for profit agencies, and public and private health care settings. For the past 15 years, Suellen has specialized in counselling patients to navigate infertility and assisted reproductive technologies. She has a particular interest in Wellbeing Science, and fuses mindbody practices with the evidence base interventions from the field of positive psychology, neuroscience and psychology to help people to cultivate their full potential. Suellen is a full member of the Australia and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association and is a licensed Mental Health First Aid Trainer. Suellen is happiest riding around on her scooter Ruby, baking in the kitchen and travelling the world. Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here. Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonGuest: Suellen Peak, Senior Fertility Counsellor at Life Fertility Clinic MelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 257: In Victoria, B.C., on the rainy evening of Friday, September 29, 1899, on her way home from work alone, forty-four-year-old Agnes Bings walked across a railroad bridge, cutting through the Songhees Reserve as she did every other night without incident. This night, however, would be her last. Someone took her life somewhere during the 20-minute walk between her bakery on Store Street and the Bings family home on Russell Street. The next morning, Agnes Bing's body was discovered. She'd been strangled, and her body mutilated. Her slaying has never been solved, although there have been a few suspects, interestingly including the world's most famous serial killer, Jack the Ripper, whose 1888 crimes also remain unsolved. Sources: HISTORY OF DOWNTOWN VICTORIA | LIVE SITE Home | Victoria Canada's Jack the Ripper Pinkerton's National Detective Agency Records Relating To The Murder of Agnes Bings | PDF Historical police records give a glimpse into Victoria's seamier side | Times Colonist The British Colonist 1858-1961 Agnes Bings (1855-1899) - Find a Grave Memorial Murder & Mutilation In Victoria - Jack The Ripper Forums - Ripperology For The 21st Century Unlocking the Dark Secrets of Victoria - Monday Magazine Coroner Inquests in BC around the time of Agnes Bings' Murder Seeing Dead People E23 — Mrs. Bings Meets a Madman The History of Garrick's Head Pub | Victoria, BC, Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam answers our latest poll question, but which ended up being the winning topic? The choices were the Field of Dreams game tonight, do the Canes need more scorers, Giants v Patriots, or more Watson talk. Plus, we learn during our Halftime Entertainment that another memorable sports moment could be made tonight, what is returning WAY too soon, and where do you most definitely have to get pizza if you're in Chicago. In Victoria's opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices