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Swimz Guildford extends its deepest condolences to the families affected by recent drowning tragedies over the holiday period. These heartbreaking losses highlight the urgent need for stronger water safety awareness and action. In just the past two months, and in February already, we have seen multiple drownings— including young children and adults in backyard pools, rivers and beaches across Greater Sydney and New South Wales. February 2025: * Drowning of a five-year-old boy in Sydney’s west, after being pulled unconscious from the water on Saturday 1 February. January 2025: * The tragic loss involving a Western Sydney toddler while on…

The renowned musical duo Jaani and B Praak have officially launched Kripa Records, a devotional music label dedicated to creating spiritually uplifting music. Inspired by the Sanskrit word “Kripa,” meaning “grace,” the label aims to produce songs that invoke peace, devotion, and reflection with modern production values, visuals at a scale never seen before in this category, offering listeners a space to connect with the divine and find solace in their faith.   Distributed by Universal Music India, Kripa Records aims to bring together celebrated artists and composers to craft melodies that inspire spiritual awakening. The label seeks to blend traditional and…

Liverpool celebrated Australia Day by firing up the barbie in Bigge Park, welcoming new citizens and conferring honours on residents who are making amazing contributions to the city. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said the city celebrated its diverse multiculturalism in many ways, but especially by uniting to celebrate “the best country in the world, Australia”. “Australia Day is not about the nation, it is about the people who make the nation,” he said. “It is a land of opportunities that welcomes new residents from all nations and gives them a safe and harmonious place to live.” Australia Day Ambassador Lottie…

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future in Sydney’s West by delivering $580 million to support flood resilience and housing growth in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and surrounds. The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Resilience and Housing Growth Package will provide crucial road connections to support new housing and boost economic growth through safer and more reliable access to flood-prone areas. The package includes $345.3 million for Stage 1 of the Townson Road and Burdekin Road project. Stage 1 will upgrade 1.6 kilometres of Townson Road between Richmond Road and Jersey Road, delivering two-lanes in either direction, separated by a raised median. This investment…

It’s well documented that despite increasing awareness of gender equality, women remain underrepresented when taking a seat at leadership tables in the corporate world. But what about the challenges women face once they make it to the boardroom? University of South Australia researchers have found that women encounter significant struggles when navigating power dynamics in leadership teams – specifically when it comes to driving corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This is despite many previous studies suggesting that having more women on boards will lead to stronger social outcomes. CSR is when a business makes a conscious effort to make the world a better…

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is delighted to announce Clothilde Bullen, Manager of ECU Art, Culture and Collections, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of her services to the Arts, specifically Indigenous Arts. Clo is an acclaimed Wardandi and Badimaya curator, writer and advocate. A trailblazer in the Australian arts and cultural landscape, she has spent her career championing the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts workers, and advocating for their inclusion, development and representation across the arts sector. Since joining ECU, Clo has been instrumental in shaping the University’s…

Parramatta’s city-shaping corridor linking Parramatta CBD to the River has received a welcome boost with the Federal Government announcing $10.1 million in funding from the Housing Support Program Stream 2 for the Civic Link project. Parramatta’s population is expected to grow to close to 450,000 by 2050 and the funding will help deliver a new green space along Horwood Place linking the river to Parramatta Square and future housing with public transport connections via rail, light rail and the future Sydney Metro West. The $21 million Civic Link project (Block 3) runs north-south along Horwood Place from George Street to…

Today the Greens and their candidate for Prahran, Angelica Di Camillo, announced their latest proposal for a commercial vacancy tax that will further harm small businesses already struggling with rising costs and Labor’s 56 new or increased taxes. Labor’s decade in power has seen 56 new or increased taxes, breaking their 2014 election promise of no new or increased taxes. The Greens’ misguided 2% tax on vacant commercial properties will significantly damage retail precincts like Chapel Street and discourage investment in Melbourne’s CBD. It unfairly targets hardworking small business owners and investors. Many Chapel Street traders have only just recovered…

The KFC BBL’s inaugural Player Movement Window has opened, with 52 Eligible Free Agents available to be contracted by a new club over the next 10 days. The Window comes after a historic KFC BBL|14 Final last night, with Hobart Hurricanes crowned champions for the first time after defeating Sydney Thunder by seven wickets at a sold out Ninja Stadium. During the Window, clubs may only sign an Eligible Free Agent or trade a player and/or Draft picks with another club. A club may not adjust an existing player contract in this time. View a full list of Contracted players,…

Global Music Sensation Guru Randhawa has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first and only Indian artist to surpass 14 billion views on YouTube. This remarkable accomplishment has firmly established him as a trailblazer in the Indian music scene, taking YouTube’s growth in India to unparalleled heights. This remarkable feat places him ahead of global music icons like Drake, Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa, cementing his status as a global music powerhouse. When YouTube was still gaining traction in India, Guru Randhawa played a pivotal role in making the platform a household name. His early…