Experience the New Rydges Resort Hunter Valley  Introducing the newly rebranded and revitalised Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, an award-winning resort nestled in the heart of the picturesque Hunter Valley. Under the refreshingly local management of Rydges Hotels & Resorts, this landmark resort is poised to redefine tourism, leisure, and conferencing in regional NSW. This strategic partnership…

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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has urged the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Pricing to carefully examine all the factors contributing…

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The Victorian Government has welcomed the appointment of a new CEO for Ports Victoria.  Craig Walker has been appointed to the position and will commence in his new role in February 2024. Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne, said that Mr Walker’s appointment will bring extensive leadership and experience to the commercial ports role.  In previous positions, Mr Walker has held various advisor roles within government and as Chief…

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The longtime head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) says he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he diverted millions of dollars from the powerful gun rights organisation to pay for personal travel and other lavish perks.

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The Australian Association of Social Workers has appointed Bigambul woman Linda Ford as the first Indigenous president in the association's history. Ms Ford brings experience and expertise to her new role, having served on the Association (AASW) Board since 2017, demonstrating "strong leadership and a deep commitment to social work", the organisation said on Wednesday. Ms Ford said that as the first Aboriginal President of AASW, she is "honoured and excited to…

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The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia (KIAA) is proudly announcing its transformation into the Australian Wild Game Industry Council (AWGIC). The change reflects the industry’s commitment to the expansion of its national membership base, representing the interests of wild game meat and skin processors throughout Australia. As the peak representative body for the commercial industry, AWGIC will bring together the…

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On 1 January 2024, the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Registers Reform new measure comes into effect, transferring administrative responsibility of 4 unique DGR categories from 4 other government departments to the ATO. The changes also repeal provisions that require each of the 4 government departments to maintain a separate register. Currently, we're responsible for administering 48 of the 52 DGR categories. From 1 January 2024 we'll be responsible for administering…

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At the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), we are thrilled to share the remarkable impact and reach of our media coverage throughout the Christmas and Boxing Day period.   Our dedication to providing insightful commentary, tireless advocacy and accurate retail trade information has led to a significant media presence, setting us apart as the leading retail association in Australia. 

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The Australian Coffee Traders Association details how it intends to bring the association closer to the coffee community. November 2023 was a busy month for the Australian Coffee Traders Association (ACTA). The association invited members and non-members to its annual Golf Day on 3 November at Oatlands Golf Course, followed by its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 November. The annual Golf Day included an Ambrose competition,…

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The NFP Year Ahead – 2024 As we head into new year organisations are expected to navigate a range of increasingly difficult challenges. These include regulatory complexity, geopolitical risk and the blurred line between board and management, as well as rapidly evolving expectations of corporate accountability and stakeholder engagement. Based upon an environmental scan of a number of…

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Companies limited by guarantee are a common legal structure for not-for-profit organisations in Australia. Members play an important governance role in holding the board accountable. To this end, members hold certain rights, including the right to call general meetings and to propose resolutions. Under section 249D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), members holding at least 5% of the…

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