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Working with Children checks in spotlight following Joshua Dale Brown case allegations - The Wire

Issues in Early Childcare regulation and legislations are under the microscope right now following the case of alleged sexual misconduct in Victoria.
Consequently, the Australian Parliament has issued a new bill that gives the Department of Education the power to cut funding to child care centres that aren’t up to standards.
But there are worries about the regulations required and the accessibility of credentials like Working with Children’s Check’s.

Issues in Early Childcare regulation and leg...

New Plastic Recycling Scheme for Supermarkets will Impact Consumers - The Wire %

The ACCC has issued a new scheme proposing collection of soft plastic packaging from consumers for recycling purposes. Food and grocery giants Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Nestlé, Mars and McCormick Foods are already on board.
What could this mean for consumers?
The scheme will be run by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA). This is following the collapse of the REDcycle program in 2022, after it was revealed that approximately 11,000 tonnes of soft plastics collected from supermarkets across...

Hive Festival - Art, Play and Imagination - 2SER

Have you ever wanted to throw the doors open to pure imagination? An intersection of art and play, with surprise, creativity, and chaos. Well we may have found the perfect space for you.
From story times to singalongs and art workshops to discos, the Art Gallery of New South Wales bursts into life this summer with the return of the much-awaited Hive Festival. This free, fun-filled festival is a celebration of the power of play for all ages.
Victoria Collings, the family programs manager at the A...

Once Upon a Time and Crime in Paddington - 2SER

When you think of Paddington what comes to mind? Trendy terrace houses and cozy coffee shops? Sydney’s suburb of chic and boutique may be stylish and affluent now, but it has a much darker past…
Just half a century ago, Paddington was a world of crime, murder, mysteries, misfits, riots and revenge. Delving into these forgotten lives of Paddington, the group Journey Walks have curated an immersive walking tour experience. Eleanor spoke with Max from Journey Walks to find out the sinister stories...

Ghosts in The Rocks Festival - 2SER

Are you looking for something spooky for your Halloween Fix? The renowned Sydney Halloween festival is back! Four days of food, music, ghouls and glam with an added hint of fear and a whole lot of fun.
 
The Founder of the Festival Vincent Hernandez joined Eleanor to talk inspirations and aspirations for the festival, as well as what to expect from the festival while leaving some frights for you to discover yourself.
 
Check out more here!

Are you looking for something spooky for your Halloween...

Glitter, Grit, and Attitude - Confessions of a Drama Queen - 2SER

Are you looking for a night out of live music, comedy and cheeky storytelling? Well you’re in luck, Songbird Siren is putting on a brand new cabaret.
“It’s sexy but also soulful, self-aware, and delightfully risque”- This is how What’s The Show reviewed the brand new cabaret show Confessions of a Drama Queen. The hour-long show follows the glamorous highs and behind the scenes lows of a performer’s chaotic life.  Eleanor spoke with the creator and lead, Songbird Siren to tell us more.

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Will the UN Global Ocean Treaty Happen? - Greenpeace - 2SER

Save our ocean and save the world.
Hidden beneath the waters is a whole new world, one we need to save to have a healthier, greener future.
Greenpeace Australia is working hard to give us a greener future, including advocating for ocean rehabilitation. With the upcoming United Nations Ocean conference happening from June 9th to 13th, Greenpeace have taken action, seizing fishing gear, and freeing countless animals from industrial fishers. Georgia Whitaker from Greenpeace Australia joined us to t...