Wednesday, 14 June 2023 17:30
FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON NAMING PARK
THE Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Campbelltown City Council to name a reserve in the suburb of Schofields as Russell Copeman Park, which is bound by Arthur Allen Drive and Alamein Street, Bardia, Campbelltown Local Government Area.
The name seeks to commemorate Private Russell James Copeman, 3rd Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment in recognition of his service in Vietnam where he was critically wounded.
Private Copeman was repatriated to the Army Camp Hospital, Ingleburn where his condition deteriorated and he died on 10 April 1967, aged 20.
He was the only Australian SAS serviceman to die in the Vietnam War due to enemy action.
GNB is seeking feedback to gauge community sentiment for the proposed name with suggestions for alternative names not being sought at this time.
Details of the proposal can be viewed, and submissions lodged on the Geographical Names Board’s website.
Alternatively, written submissions may be mailed to the Secretary, Geographical Names Board, 346 Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW 2795.
Submissions can be made between 2 June and 2 July 2023.
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Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:40
DOCTORS WANTS ALCOHOL DRINKING REGULATED
THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has criticized the influence of the alcohol industry on government health strategy. The RACGP called on the Albanese Government to prioritize community safety and wellbeing over the interests of Big Alcohol. This follows research that found industry submissions to the National Alcohol Strategy consultation relied on dubious evidence, exaggerated the benefits of moderate drinking, and downplayed the link between alcohol and violence. RACGP President Dr. Nicole Higgins urged the government to regulate the alcohol industry similar to the tobacco industry, emphasizing the need for unbiased public health policy and protection against misleading industry tactics.
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Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:39
SUPER FUND BACKS GIG WORKERS
HESTA, an Australian superannuation fund, has called for gig workers to receive compulsory employer Super Guarantee (SG) contributions to protect them from poverty in retirement. In its submission to a government consultation, HESTA emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure superannuation rights for gig workers and increased oversight by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to enforce employer contributions. The focus of HESTA's submission is on gig work in the care economy, which is prevalent in health and community services. HESTA's recommendations include enshrining SG as a minimum standard for gig workers and strengthening ATO compliance activities in the care economy.
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