October 6, 2006

NAB Indigenous MBA scholarship changes a life

A Melbourne Business School MBA allowed the move to big business. Glen Brennan is a talented young man. By age 31 he had: played rugby for the Canberra Raiders; been appointed as head of the Australian Sports Commission’s Indigenous Sports […]
October 6, 2006

‘Perpetual Water’

The new Perpetual Water system turns grey water blue A new grey water treatment system can turn up to 750 litres of grey water into safe, high-quality, clear water daily, which should be enough to ‘drought proof your property’ and […]
October 5, 2006

Telstra & tourism leadership in Gippsland (Vic)

Gippsland Tourism Leadership Program applications deadline extended This program – the first of its type in Australia – is designed specifically for the tourism industry and will use the framework from the highly regarded Gippsland Community Leadership Program. The deadline […]
October 5, 2006

International visitors spend more, stay longer

Valuable visitors though only a modest growth in numbers Tourism Queensland reports that spending by international tourists in Australia rose by almost 10 percent during the last financial year, to $13 billion. According to a new report by Tourism Research […]
October 4, 2006

A creative idea – get into ART free!

The first ever free open day in 36 Victorian public galleries This inaugural event is being coordinated by the Public Galleries Association of Victoria with major funding support from Arts Victoria. On Sunday 29 October this very creative event idea […]
October 4, 2006

A critical look at Hybrids

What you need to consider before selecting the plug-in option The latest Treehugger newsletter warns that ‘Not all hybrids are created equal’. The full article gives a lot of info for consideration after asking the questions: Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles may […]
October 3, 2006

‘Grey nomads’ contributing to outback towns

Volunteer projects for ‘Grey Nomads’ with skilled trades Over the next two years Volunteering Australia (VA) is carrying out a national research program promoting the development of Volunteer projects in outback towns for Grey Nomads. What is a Grey Nomad? […]
October 1, 2006

Jobs – SA

The cancer Council SA – Manager Communications The Cancer Council South Australia is a community based, non-government organisation whose role is to reduce the impact of cancer in South Australia. It achieves this by providing information and services for people […]
October 1, 2006

Jobs – QLD

Amnesty International Australia – Human Resources Manager * This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic senior HR & IR Generalist. Reporting to the Director, Organisational Development and supporting the needs of 70 paid staff and many more […]
October 1, 2006

Jobs – VIC

Youth Services Opportunities Youth Recreation Officer, Youth Development Officer. Make a difference to young people in Cardinia. Bring your knowledge of young people and their needs and services to these exciting fulltime positions. This is a wonderful opportunity to join […]
October 1, 2006

Jobs – NSW

Co-ordinator – Attendant Care Program Community Connections Australia is a not for profit organisation which provides support and in home assistance to people – particularly those who have disabilities – across the Sydney metropolitan area.We are seeking an experienced person […]