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11/03/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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....only 8.4% of the general population in surveys identifies Diabetes as cause of kidney disease. The link between Type 2 Diabetes and kidney failure is the focus of this year's World Kidney Day which takes place today. |
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10/03/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Australian home owners have been urged to take grass roots action in their homes through a 'Climate Change on a Shoe String' program to complement current environmental programs aimed improving sustainability in Australian homes. |
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10/03/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Following the wild storms in Melbourne and country Victoria over the weekend, home owners have been urged to put safety first when dealing with flooded or water damaged homes or leaky roofs and to prepare for storms in advance by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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10/03/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
The Impact of Kidney Disease and what Government should be doing about it |
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The National Consumer Council of Kidney Health Australia will release its special report titled 'The Impact of Kidney Disease and what Government should be doing about it'. |
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3/03/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Archicentre - Insulation Program Highlights Importance of Safety Switches |
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Home buyers have been urged to ensure that Residual Current Devices (RCDs) electrical safety switches are installed in any home they purchase. |
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2/03/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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The sixteen year old grandson of Australia's most famous racing car legend Sir Jack Brabham, three times world Formula One Champion, will officially launch World Kidney Day in Australia on 11 March 2010 in Melbourne. |
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21/02/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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A $17 million three year program to cover the costs of transplants in Australian Hospitals has been supported by Kidney Health Australia and the International Transplantation Society. |
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16/02/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The use of foil insulation over ceiling joists or beneath rafters in homes can conceal structural faults and make it almost impossible for inspectors to find potential electrical, plumbing or termite problems Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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11/02/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Sir Jack and Lady Margaret Brabham Pay Tribute to Dialysis Staff |
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Sir Jack and Lady Margaret Brabham today paid a special tribute to renal nurses and staff of dialysis units saying that their long term involvement with patients and their families created a special bond. |
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11/02/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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A wearable kidney, which is worn like a belt and provides continuous dialysis, would change the lifestyle of people with failed kidneys and play a major role in the total reform of dialysis treatment in Australia and internationally. |
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10/02/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects has issued an urgent warning to its 1000 member architects who undertake pre-purchase housing inspections across the country. |
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9/02/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Call for National Water and Electricity Tariff for Home Dialysis Patients |
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Australians with failed kidneys, who have chosen to undertake home dialysis and save the government up to $37,000 every year, should be protected against the skyrocketing costs of electricity and water by a national program which covers the cost of running life preserving home dialysis equipment. |
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8/02/2010 |
Sanctuary Lakes and Horsham Golf Club |
Sanctuary Lakes and Horsham Golf Clubs Commemorate Black Saturday with the Phoenix Challenge |
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The links between Sanctuary Lakes and Horsham Golf Clubs grew stronger on Sunday, the anniversary of Black Saturday, with the staging of the inaugural Phoenix Challenge. |
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4/02/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Archicentre - 100 Free Concept Designs Completed for Fire Survivors |
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Archicentre today said it had completed over one hundred new home concept designs for survivors of the Black Saturday Victorian bushfires aimed at helping speed up the rebuilding process saying that most people wanted a replacement house, similar to the one they had lost, and few wanted fire bunkers. |
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2/02/2010 |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort |
Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club Celebrates 10th Birthday with Horsham Golf Club in the Phoenix Challenge |
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Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club will celebrate its tenth birthday on Sunday 7 February 2010 by hosting a special tournament with the members of the Horsham Golf Club, that was badly damaged by the Black Saturday Fires on Saturday 7 February 2009. |
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3/02/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
South Australian Land Tax Cut to Stimulate Residential Renovation |
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The slashing of $50 million of South Australian land tax in the lead up to the next election will stimulate the building and renovation industry, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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29/01/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia today said the latest medical research from the United States showing the reduction of salt in diets across the population could be as beneficial as interventions aimed at smoking cessation, weight reduction, or the use of blood pressure controlling drugs, is timely coinciding with Salt Week - 1- 7 February 2010. |
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28/01/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Million dollar homes, which have become more common in Australia as property prices skyrocket, can also have faults, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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25/01/2010 |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort |
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Second and third home buyers within fifteen kilometres of the Melbourne CBD are displaying a strong interest in the latest release of land at the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort. |
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20/01/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects today said the collapse of a brick wall on a two year old toddler last night in Clayton South, should be a warning for all home owners and those with commercial premises to monitor the condition of their homes and buildings, particularly any brick fences and walls. |
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18/01/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Why you should inspect the whole building and know about the Sinking Fund. When cracks started to appear in the ground floor apartment residents on the second and third floor were not worried until the letter from the Owner's Corporation arrived saying every apartment owner would be levied $10,000 to repair the structural damage. |
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18/01/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Vale Professor Bryan Emmerson Kidney Health Australia greatly regrets the passing of the eminent nephrologist Professor Bryan Emmerson who died on the Gold Coast on January 13, 2010. |
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13/01/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Over 74% of people taking part in the latest Archicentre online consumer poll have said they intend to renovate their existing homes within the next two years. |
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11/01/2010 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Play It Cool - National Heatwave Warning for Kidney Patients |
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Kidney Health Australia today called on people with kidney disease to play it cool in heatwaves to save stress on their kidneys by maintaining their levels of hydration by quenching their thirst with water - nature's choice. One in seven Australians have some form of Chronic Kidney Disease. |
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7/01/2010 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Renovations, extensions and new home costs have increased only 1% in the last quarter according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, in its latest cost guide released today. |
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31/12/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Men at high risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) should request regular kidney checks when they visit their GP in the same way people are now conditioned to ask for checks for prostate cancer, heart disease, blood pressure or diabetes, Kidney Health Australia said today |
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17/12/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Australian families could save hundreds of dollars off their existing phone bills with a TAX BREAK by supporting one of Australia's peak charities, Kidney Health Australia. |
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14/12/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Architects add at least 10% value to New Homes and Renovations |
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Renovations and homes designed by Architects can add at least ten per cent value to the property as home buyers look for special features according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. |
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13/12/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia today said a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was an important reminder of the major challenges being faced by the health system to cope with chronic disease. |
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10/12/2009 |
Kidsafe Victoria |
Give Your Children Safety For Christmas: Is Your Home Kidsafe? |
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With 60% of all child injuries in Victoria taking place in the home, Kidsafe is urging Victorian parents to give their children safety for Christmas by conducting a safety audit and removing dangers from their homes or holiday homes. |
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7/12/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Australian homeowners have been urged to protect their greatest asset, their home, with a summer tune up by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. |
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3/12/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Check the deck before you have a party this holiday season is the message from Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. The warning follows the collapse of a balcony last night in Lorne where a railing gave way with three people falling and being injured. A number of incidents have occurred over the past twelve months where deck and balcony collapses have been responsible for deaths and serious injuries. |
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30/11/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The efficiency of the building industry, new materials, cheaper methods of construction and less expensive imported housing fittings is providing Australians with an ability to build larger homes, Archicentre the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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27/11/2009 |
Sandhurst Club and Limbs 4 Life |
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The inspirational exploits of British Flying Ace Douglas Bader, who lost both legs in air crash on 14 December 1931 and who fought bureaucracy to rejoin the RAF as a fighter pilot in 1939, will be celebrated on the eve of the United Nations International Day of the Disabled on 2 December 2009. |
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23/11/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The growing urban sprawl surrounding Australia's capital cities combined with the baby boomer tree change and sea change phenomena has made fire resistant homes a major part of Australia's mainstream housing market, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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20/11/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has appointed Mark Stewart as its new Chief Executive Officer. |
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18/11/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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With home ownership in Australia having fallen from 40% to 33% in just ten years and 24% of renters spending more than 30% of their income on rent*, Australia is in urgent need of clean, green and affordable design solutions to battle climate change and housing affordability. *Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. |
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16/11/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia today said diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 34% of new dialysis patients in 2008, up 3% on 2007. Less than half of the people diagnosed with diabetes are undergoing a simple screening test for kidney disease. |
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13/11/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Billy Kidney and Lindi Jane Launch Online Healthy Barbeque Recipes |
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Kidney Health Australia's Children's Ambassadors Billy Kidney and his companion ventriloquist Lindi Jane have launched the latest online healthy BIG RED BBQ recipes to help Kidney Health Australia tackle obesity at the traditional Australian barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease at http://www.bigredbbq.com.au |
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12/11/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Victorian MPs, in an all Party Cook Off in the Parliamentary Gardens, today helped Kidney Health Australia tackle obesity at the traditional Australian barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease, which is present in one in seven Australians. |
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10/11/2009 |
Limbs 4 Life and Sandhurst Club |
Limbs 4 Life Launches Fundraising Campaign For Amputee Golf Clinics |
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Limbs 4 Life has launched a fundraising campaign for clinics for amputee golfers who are learning to play golf as part of their rehabilitation and return to social activity. The event known as the Sandhurst Red Gum Classic will be staged on Wednesday 2nd December 2009, on the eve of the International Day for the Disabled. |
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10/11/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Australian men are being accepted onto dialysis programs at a rate 154% higher than women according to data released today by Kidney Health Australia. In Australia in 2008, 1503 men and 973 women started dialysis. |
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10/11/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The Federal Government's move to cap superannuation contributions at $50,000 has stimulated interest in renovation and investment in negatively geared property, according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. |
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9/11/2009 |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort |
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Second and third home buyers have ignored rising interest rates purchasing thirty three blocks of land in three days at the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort last week. |
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6/11/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia is helping fifteen Western Australian families break down the barriers of dialysis with a holiday in Busselton. |
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5/11/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Government planning policies to increase housing densities combined with the trend to maximise land space during renovations and new building is seeing an increasing number of people excavating and building to property boundaries. |
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2/11/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia has chosen the eve of a proposed interest rate rise expected to be announced tomorrow to launch an Australian wide phone service retailing operation which could save families hundreds of dollars off their existing phone bills. |
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29/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects has issued a red safety alert for all home owners in relation to attaching hammocks to brick pillars or single brick walls. The alert follows the tragic death of a three old boy crushed to death when a brick pier collapsed on a hammock in Western Australia. |
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29/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The collapse of a timber deck at Morayfield, north of Brisbane yesterday, where seven people were injured and taken to hospital, is a timely warning for people organising end of year events or parties at their home, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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28/10/2009 |
Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
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The horse race that stops the nation in November, the Melbourne Cup, will be simulcast on the Fed Square and Marysville Big Screens next Tuesday 3 November 2009. |
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26/10/2009 |
Wodonga Lions Club and Kidney Health Australia |
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Lions and motor bike enthusiasts are set to create a lot of noise about Australia's 'Silent Killer' -kidney disease with the Wodonga Lions Club Motorbike Show and Shine on Sunday 1 November 2009. |
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21/10/2009 |
Sandhurst Club and Limbs 4 Life |
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A carbon neutral worm race being run at Sandhurst, Australia's only drought proof suburb in Melbourne, to raise money for a unique golfing clinic to teach amputees to play golf, today announced a slider called 'The Ruddster'. |
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21/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, is urging home owners to take a conservative approach to renovating and not over-capitalise their properties based on predictions of up to 20% jump in property values over the next three years and increased interest rates. |
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19/10/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Vandals Cause Thousands of Dollars Damage in Attack on Kidney Health Australia National Headquarters |
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Vandals have caused thousands of dollars damage in an attack on the national headquarters of Kidney Health Australia in York Street, South Melbourne. |
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19/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Archicentre calls for window modifications on multi storey flats and houses |
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Archicentre has called upon parents with young children living in multi storey flats and houses to modify windows to prevent children falling out of them. |
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19/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Apartment Explosion Highlights Importance of Maintenance Checks |
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An explosion in an East Hawthorn apartment block in Melbourne yesterday highlighted the importance of regular maintenance and safety inspections on multi storey units and apartments Archicentre said today. |
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16/10/2009 |
Sandhurst Club |
Sandhurst Club - Cashed Up Fourth Home Buyers Go for Green Open Space and Superannuation Top Ups |
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Cashed up home buyers looking for a green lifestyle are cashing in on a tree change in the suburbs, shifting onto projects with open space and using the equity in their family homes to boost their superannuation funds. |
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16/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Archicentre Hits One Hundred Free Housing Bushfire Rebuild Design Concepts |
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Archicentre today announced over one hundred free home design concepts for survivors of the Victorian bushfires, aimed at helping speed up the rebuilding process, had been commissioned with 32 completed. |
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16/10/2009 |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort |
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Sanctuary Lakes Resort sparked development in Point Cook some fourteen years ago as Melbourne's first golfing residential project and has now announced its last four stages of land for sale. |
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15/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Confusion between government, manufacturers and industry associations over high fronted guttering regulations could become a costly and major environmental problem with climate change causing shorter but heavier rainfall patterns. |
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14/10/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia has combined forces with BBQ manufacturer LOKKII to tackle obesity by promoting healthy eating at the traditional barbeque. The partnership supports the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians. |
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14/10/2009 |
Kidsafe and Melbourne rail operator Connex |
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Kidsafe and Melbourne rail operator Connex have issued a RED ALERT over an alarming number of potentially serious incidents involving children and babies in prams travelling on trains. |
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8/10/2009 |
Lane Cove Council and Archicentre |
Lane Cove Council and Archicentre Announce FREE Green Advice Service for Home Owners |
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Lane Cove Council has combined with Archicentre to offer residents a Sustainable Building Advisory Service (SBAS). |
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7/10/2009 |
Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
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The Melbourne Concert Sound Relief Concert will be screened on the MARYSVILLE BIG SCREEN on SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2009 at 1.00pm. |
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7/10/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Interest Rate Rise Increases Lemon Factor Risk for Home Buyers |
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The rise in the official cash rate by the Reserve Bank by one quarter of a percentage point in a hot housing market where affordability is falling has increased the 'Lemon Risk' for home buyers who do not check out a property thoroughly before signing the contract of sale. |
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7/10/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia today said interest rate rises will make it harder for charities to raise funds in their fight back against the impact of the global economic downturn. |
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6/10/2009 |
Sandhurst Club and Limbs 4 Life |
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Major political parties have been requested to acknowledge the major positive role worms play in climate change by entering a 'slider' in the Sandhurst Cup to be staged on Sunday 1st November at Sandhurst, Australia's drought proof suburb in south east Melbourne. |
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6/10/2009 |
Sandhurst Club |
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Waterfront living at Sandhurst has proved popular with just four lots left for sale on the island. Residents of the award winning golfing residential project, Sandhurst Club, have nominated the ability to live in a drought proof suburb with vast areas of green open space as the number one reason for choosing to build a new home in the prestigious Sandhurst Club with waterfront living seen as the pinnacle location. |
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5/10/2009 |
Sandarra |
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Just fifteen golf front lots bordering the prestigious Champions Course are expected to be sold quickly when they are released this week as the final stage of Sandarra, the 500 lot subdivision adjacent to the prestigious Sandhurst Club, is almost complete. |
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1/10/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Patients Get A Voice in First National Survey on Dialysis Delivery |
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Kidney Health Australia today announced it had completed the first stage of a national survey of all kidney dialysis patients to examine barriers and issues affecting the treatment they have experienced in their battle with kidney failure. |
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30/09/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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….Mould can result in black specks on the wall, pungent odours and toxic air which can cause respiratory problems, especially for asthma sufferers. People turning their homes green by taking action to seal them to stop heat escaping and cut power use have been warned to balance their activities with sensible ventilation or risk expensive repairs by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. |
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30/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Kidney Failure Increasing at Alarming Rate - New Figures Released |
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....... This equates to almost 7 new patients requiring dialysis or transplantation each and every day of the year. Kidney Health Australia today said new figures released this week by the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis & Transplant Registry show that the burden of kidney failure on the Australian community continues to escalate at an alarming rate. |
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28/09/2009 |
Marysville Marathon Festival and Fed Square |
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Yesterday Marysville's only town doctor, Lachlan Fraser, promoted the upcoming Marysville Marathon Festival by running from the Big Screen in Marysville to the Big Screen at Federation Square. |
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28/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Pensioners Plan to Use Kerosene Lamps to Fund Dialysis Machine Electricity Bill |
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One of Australia's leading charities, Kidney Health Australia today called for the New South Wales and Federal Governments to investigate the cost of electricity and water to people with kidney failure undertaking home dialysis. |
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21/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Patients Urged to Ask Doctors for Simple Test on Silent Killer |
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Kidney Health Australia has urged people at an increased risk of kidney disease - those over 50 years, all diabetics and those known to have high blood pressure - to visit their local GP to request a simple test to check the health of their kidneys. |
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16/09/2009 |
Kidsafe Victoria |
Kidsafe calls for increased parental awareness on water safety |
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Kidsafe Victoria has called on increased parental awareness on swimming and water safety following a 16% jump in drowning in the 12 months to June 2009. |
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15/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
International Marketer Says ‘Business Winners Love Recessions’ |
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The economic downturn is full of opportunities for Australian business to expand and grow their market share according to one of the world's leading marketing and business consultants, Bob Pritchard, who has warned business against depending on the Rudd Government economic stimulus package. |
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11/09/2009 |
Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
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Footy fans not attending the AFL Grand Final have been urged to make the One Day in September a special day to help rebuild Marysville. |
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10/09/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Australians Back Property Investment over Shares in Archicentre Consumer Poll |
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Property is In and Shares are Out according to a snap consumer poll on the Archicentre website of 450 respondents conducted by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. |
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10/09/2009 |
Kidsafe Victoria |
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Kidsafe Victoria has backed an interim ban by Consumer Affairs Victoria on novelty lighters, saying it should be immediately introduced nationally in all states to prevent serious injury. |
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10/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Adelaide Kidney Health Australia Angel of the Road Arrives in Darwin |
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NT: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who left her home town on 17th of July is on the last day of her 4500 kilometre solo ride to Darwin this morning as she heads towards Darwin. |
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9/09/2009 |
Esperance |
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Sixty lots have sold over the past two weekends at Esperance, the project at Point Cook adjacent to Sanctuary Lakes Resort, and is set to sell out in record time. |
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9/09/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The massive insulation boom boosted by the Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package to install ceiling insulation in up to 2.9 million Australian homes has prompted a red alert warning from Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects over the deadly fire risk caused by the installation of insulation and down lights. |
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9/09/2009 |
Sandarra |
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Sandarra, the 500 lot subdivision adjacent to the prestigious Sandhurst Club, released in November 2008, is expected to be sold out by late November, just 12 months after being released to the market. |
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8/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Kidney Health Australia Launches Red Runners Against Obesity |
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Kidney Health Australia has launched 'Red Runners' to attack the issue of obesity, one of the major influences of Chronic Kidney Disease. Obesity places the kidneys under strain through high blood pressure and poor diet with excessive consumption of alcohol, sugar and salt. |
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7/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia and ANZSN |
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The forty-fifth annual scientific meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) will commence in Hobart today with over four hundred kidney specialists from around the world attending. |
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6/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Katherine NT: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who left her home town on 17th of July, will commence the last five days of her solo ride to Darwin this morning as she heads towards Pine Creek (80 klm) from Katherine in support of people with Kidney Disease. |
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3/09/2009 |
Sandhurst Club and South East Water |
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The supply of recycled water to residents at Sandhurst by South East Water has brought to life Operation Green Shoot, a unique potting program which will see local residents and South East Water staff working together to pot up to 1000 native shrubs which will be planted in Marysville later in the year. The plants are being donated to the Marysville community as part of efforts to re-vegetate the area after February's 'Black Saturday' bush fires. |
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3/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Australia’s Spending on Kidney Disease Jumps 33% in Four Years |
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Kidney Health Australia, in welcoming the release of this first report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on the cost of Chronic Kidney Disease said it is no surprise that spending surged by more than 30% in the four years to 2004-5 and believes it will continue to escalate until a national coordinated approach to detection, treatment and management is introduced. |
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3/09/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects expects that renovations and extension costs and new home costs could increase by 2% over the next six months. |
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1/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia has launched a unique health and fundraising campaign program to tackle obesity at the traditional barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians. |
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1/09/2009 |
Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
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An alliance between Fed Square, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria, the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust and the Marysville and Triangle Development Group will see the Marysville community and visitors to the historic township. which is now in recovery mode from the Black Saturday bushfires, enjoy the benefits of a large screen for community events, development and cultural experiences. |
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31/08/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The financial risk of buying a 'lemon' property is increasing in Australia with the housing market heating up, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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30/08/2009 |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort |
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Sanctuary Lakes Beach Sunday 30 August 2009 The family, friends and members of the Sanctuary Lakes Community today honoured one of its former residents, Luke Mitchell, with the unveiling of a plaque on the beach at Sanctuary Lakes Resort, his favourite spot for sitting and photographing. Over a hundred people gathered to support Luke's family with representation also from the Victoria Police Association and Sanctuary Lakes Club staff. Luke lost his life being a Good Samaritan protecting another person. |
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25/08/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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With governments planning to add hundreds of thousands of more residents to existing suburbs in Australia's capital cities to battle the urban sprawl, noise will become a major economic, social and environmental issue for home buyers and home owners. |
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24/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Patients Get A Voice in First National Survey on Dialysis Delivery |
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Kidney Health Australia today announced it has launched the first stage of a national survey of all kidney dialysis patients to examine barriers and issues affecting the clinical pathway they have experienced in their battle with kidney failure. |
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24/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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The 21st Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally was an outstanding success. The Rally raised in excess of $500,000. Kidney Health Australia wishes to thank all of the teams who participated in the Kidney Kar Rally and the sponsors and supporters of the teams. |
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21/08/2009 |
Esperance |
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30% of all land purchasers on the new Esperance project are from Point Cook with another 10% making the move from Werribee as locals move to upgrade into a new home. |
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21/08/2009 |
Sandarra |
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40% of all land purchasers on Sandarra will move from suburbs close by including Patterson Lakes, Skye, Frankston, Chelsea Heights and Edithvale. |
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20/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Kidney Health Australia Welcomes Roxon Announcement on Swine Flu Vaccine |
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Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon on the provision of the Swine Flu vaccination for people with chronic kidney disease. |
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20/08/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The falling hours of work being offered to Australians is likely to translate in an increase of home offices as people look for ways to boost their incomes in the current economic downturn, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. |
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19/09/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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The Kidney Kar Rally now in its fourth day left Ballarat this morning and headed for Rushworth where the first cars are due around lunch time before heading onto Myrtleford for an overnight stay with cars arriving at around 4.30pm. |
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19/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Alice Springs: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who is riding solo to Darwin to support people with Kidney Disease will meet up with her eldest daughter Kat Raynor, a well known local musician for a night of rock n roll in Alice Springs. Along with other well known musicians Kat Raynor will stage a special fundraising night for Kidney Health Australia. |
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18/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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The projections of numbers needing Kidney Dialysis in Australia over the next 10 years and the current Federal Government's drive to make the health system more efficient will ultimately force the current Rudd Government to review the delivery of dialysis and consider a nationally coordinated Chronic Kidney Disease policy on prevention, detection and management, Kidney Health Australia said today. |
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18/08/2009 |
Sandhurst Club |
Top End of the South East Lifestyle Property Market on the Move |
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The top end of the property market in the south east of Melbourne is on the move with the best sales month for eighteen months being reported at Sandhurst Club. |
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17/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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The 21st Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally is well underway with two days completed during a hectic schedule created by the weather which saw cars facing deep water crossings after six inches of rain in Tasmania. |
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17/08/2009 |
Sandhurst Club |
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Well known ABC and 3AW Gardening Personality Jane Edmanson was in good form when she entertained gardeners at the Sandhurst Gardening Club Dinner last Thursday evening. |
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15/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Warning on Lack of Government Policy to Fight Kidney Disease |
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Kidney Health Australia has used the start of its 21st Kidney Kar Rally to 'Make a Noise about the Silent Killer' Chronic Kidney Disease and issue a warning to the Federal and State Governments over the current lack of long term policy and funding to reduce the burden of kidney disease in Australia. |
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13/08/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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DIY renovators and owner builders, especially older handymen, can risk death and serious injury of both themselves and others if they do not follow appropriate safety procedures during home renovations, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. Injuries are usually caused by the non-use of personal protective equipment, inappropriate tools, unsafe work practices and insufficient safety precautions. |
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13/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Kidney Kar Rally Set To Make A Noise About The Silent Killer |
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Rally Kars from all over Australia are starting to roll into Tasmania to take part in the 21st Kidney Kar Rally, which will include a crossing of Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, and cover three States - Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. The first car will be flagged off at 8.00am Saturday morning 15 August 2009 from the Country Club in Launceston. |
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13/08/2009 |
Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
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An alliance between Fed Square, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust will see the Marysville community and visitors to the historic township, which is now in recovery mode from the Black Saturday bushfires, enjoy the benefits of a large screen for community events, development and cultural experiences. |
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7/08/2009 |
Kidsafe Victoria |
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Many parents who are not are aware of new seat belt laws which come into force on 9 November 2009 could find themselves breaking the law and hefty fines, Kidsafe warned today. |
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5/08/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The first question anyone hiring a person to undertake a pre-purchase housing inspection should ask is do they have professional indemnity insurance and what are their qualifications, Australia's major independent home inspection service Archicentre said today. |
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4/08/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Melbourne: The Kidney Kar Rally, will celebrate its 21st Birthday this year by starting its rally on Saturday 15th August 2009 at Launceston when the first cars will be flagged off at 8.00am from the Country Club. Seventy vehicles in the event from all over Australia will start arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania in the week prior to the start to assemble in Launceston for final safety checks. |
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31/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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The City of Greater Dandenong has the greatest incidence of rats and mice in Victorian homes and Stonnington has the highest infestation of possums. |
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30/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Rudd Government Could Follow US Congress on National Kidney Health Reform |
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The Rudd Government could follow the United States Congress strategy to deal with Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia, Kidney Health Australia said today. |
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28/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Australian racing car legend Sir Jack Brabham will be on the side of the Angels today when Kidney Heath Australia officially recognises three Queensland residents as special Kidney Health Australia Angels this morning at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. |
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27/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia today said thousands of Australians suffering kidney failure on dialysis were doing it tough in the economic downturn as they struggled to cope with three visits a week to dialysis centres to stay alive. |
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25/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia has launched a major community awareness campaign in Australia on Chronic Kidney Disease with a series of web based videos including statements from two of the world's leading authorities on the disease known as the Silent Killer. |
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24/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre today said many people investing in small commercial properties such as office buildings, factories or retail properties are unaware of the climate change reporting regulations which will come into force next year. |
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23/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Congress Puts United States on $100 Billion Kidney Watch Health Program |
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The United States Government has elevated the priority of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in order to address the high cost of end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Known as the multiplier of all other major chronic diseases including heart, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease, CKD is a silent but deadly killer. |
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20/07/2009 |
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and Kidsafe Victoria |
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Babies and toddlers are twice as likely to present to hospital with head injuries as older children, according to new research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. |
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20/07/2009 |
Esperance |
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Fifty lots costing an average of $185,000 valued at $9.4 million on a new 250 lot subdivision Esperance, which abuts the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort, have been sold on the first day of the project going on sale on Saturday. |
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20/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Australian women urged to put health knowledge into practice |
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Despite 2 in 3 Australian women saying they know what superfoods are, only 1 in 3 eat superfoods on a regular basis to get the health benefits according to new research1. |
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16/07/2009 |
Sandhurst Club |
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Local gardeners are in for a special treat with the announcement of the 'Wine and Roses Dinner' to be held at Sandhurst Club on Thursday 13th August 2009. |
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16/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Electricity Safety Switches should be included in all Renovations |
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The mandatory laws related to electricity safety switches being fitted to all houses being rented or sold should be extended to all renovations, Archicentre said today. |
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16/07/2009 |
Kirra Galleries |
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Kirra Galleries opened in 1997 and showcases one of the most comprehensive collections of Australian Glass Art and Jewelry in the world, and is set to hold its milestone 100th exhibition featuring the work of internationally acclaimed Australian glass artist Nick Mount. |
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17/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Media Alert - Cyclist Starts Adelaide To Darwin Ride To Promote Kidney Health Awareness |
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Kidney Health Australia will officially declare 54 year old Margie Raynor a Kidney Angel for her ongoing support of people with Kidney Disease at the start of her solo ride from Adelaide to Darwin this morning at 8.00am. |
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14/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Home owners being given out industrial-strength earmuffs in Rozelle on Sunday night, to cope with noise from massive road works should be demanding dilapidation reports are carried out on their homes to record any damage done by these road works, according to Archicentre. |
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13/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Archicentre Launches Free Housing Bushfire Rebuild Design Concept Service |
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Archicentre has launched hands on housing design service for survivors of the Victorian bushfires aimed at helping speed up the rebuilding process. |
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13/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Archicentre Architect to attend Asia Pacific Climate Summit with Al Gore |
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West Australian Archicentre Architect Gerard Siero has been selected from more than 2000 Australasian applicants to be trained by former US Vice President Al Gore at The Climate Project - Australia Asia Pacific Summit (A-P Summit) in Melbourne in 11 – 13 July. |
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10/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia has called on Adelaide cyclists to rally and meet at the Rotunda in Elder Park in Adelaide at 8.00am Friday 17th July in support of Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who will commence a solo ride to Darwin to support people with Kidney Disease. |
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9/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said it is a question all homeowners have to face at some point and there's no easy answer as every situation is unique. |
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6/07/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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Kidney Health Australia today said it would back any move to increase the tax on cigarettes to taking them to more than $20.00 a packet to cut their use in the community especially in children in the future. |
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3/07/2009 |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort |
'The Sanctuary' Opens its Doors to The Public with Major Renovation |
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Sanctuary Lakes has re-launched its dining, entertainment, function and corporate events facilities with a recently completed $750,000 renovation. |
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1/07/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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A change in Australia's superannuation regulations which becomes law today limiting superannuation contributions to $50,000 could be a further catalyst for a return to property investment and renovation. |
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30/06/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
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A conference featuring local and international experts on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) will meet in Melbourne on 23-24 July 2009. |
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30/06/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has launched a campaign to promote safety and energy efficiency around the home to their customers. |
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24/06/2009 |
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects |
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Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, today warned that most fatal fires occur in the home and winter is a high fire risk time. A faulty electrical appliance or washing left too close to a heater could have disastrous consequences by exposing family members to death or injuries and causing major structural damage to a property. |
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19/06/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Kidney Health Australia Launches First Stage of Online Nutrition Forum |
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Kidney Health Australia will hold a consumer forum in Parramatta on Saturday 20th June 2009 which is to be filmed and distributed to hundreds of renal units across Australia. |
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17/06/2009 |
Links Living Limited |
Links Living Launches $100 Million New Development in Point Cook |
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Links Living Limited, responsible for the development of the award winning Sanctuary Lakes Resort, has announced the release of a new $100 million development in Point Cook. |
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16/06/2009 |
Kidney Health Australia |
Kidney Health Australia Welcomes Government Support for Domino Kidney Transplants |
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Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the appointment of one of Australia's leading Kidney specialists, Dr Paolo Ferrari as National Program Director of the National Paired Kidney Exchange program as a major win for kidney health in Australia and patients on the transplant waiting list. |
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