Tag: Australia Business

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a powerful and eye-opening new release, Jo Cooling's latest novel delves deep into the uncharted territories of child protection, offering a candid and unflinching examination of the system through the lens of personal experience. Titled "Child Protection Behind Closed Doors" (ISBN: 978-1779418692; released July 25, 2024), Jo Cooling's book is set to shake up public perception and ignite critical conversations about the challenges and failings within child welfare.

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What deadly secret lies hidden behind a seemingly innocuous chess game? Warwick Wood, the acclaimed author of "Funeral Circus," returns with a new thriller that promises to keep readers guessing until the final page. "Your Move: The Girl in the Park" (ISBN: 978-1773707464; Tellwell) plunges into a shadowy world where an innocent match becomes a high-stakes battle of wits and survival.

VICTORIA, Kerang, Australia, Aug. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brace yourself for a journey into a world of shadows and magic with Maya Forrester's spellbinding new release, "Night Terrors: Book One in the Weylin Valley Series" (ISBN: 978-1998482108; July, 2024). This dark fantasy adventure plunges readers into a realm where every corner hides a threat, and every choice can be fatal.

ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia, July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Siegel, Emeritus Professor at the University of New England, has released his latest work, the "Nama Dictionary" (ISBN: 978-1923065512; March 11, 2024). The book is a detailed resource on the Nama language of Southern New Guinea. This is the first dictionary of a language from the Yam family to be published, contributing significantly to the documentation and preservation of Papuan languages.

CANBERRA, Australia, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scores of protesters marched on the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Annual Congress in Canberra to demand it end its support of electroshock treatment, psychiatric restraints, forced drugging, and involuntary detainment. The protest was organized by Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology. CCHR demands a complete ban on coercive and dangerous psychiatric practices, citing their harmful effects on the vulnerable.

COFFS HARBOUR, New South Wales, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Every April, Sikh communities around the world celebrate the Sikh faith festival of Vaisakhi with a procession known as Nagar Kirtan. The religion holds that everyone is equal in the eyes of God and must be treated with respect and equality. This is why the Singhs Social Motorcycle Club of Australia (Singhs SMC) joined forces with United for Human Rights New South Wales, a human rights campaign supported by the Church of Scientology, to raise awareness of an important human rights issue affecting Australians.

SYDNEY, Australia, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit, produced by Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, was held at Embassy Conference Centre on George Street in Sydney as one of the first phases of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights Psychiatry: An Industry of Death 2024 World Tour. Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is an international mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology.

SYDNEY, Australia, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Church of Scientology Advanced Organization in Sydney, Australia, hosted the "Thanking Festival" of the Australian Multicultural Arts & Values (AMAV) that honored 48 community groups for their outstanding service to the community. In addition to the awards presentation, guests learned to apply first aid skills such as CPR and the care of injuries.

CANBERRA, Australian Capital Territory, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Australia's 26th annual Canberra National Multicultural Festival brought together more than 170 diverse communities to share their customs, history, and heritage through food, art, song and dance. But while Australians today pride themselves on diversity and inclusion, this was not always the case. And ingrained bias and prejudice can die hard. This is why volunteers from the Church of Scientology brought their human rights education initiative to the festival.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a city obsessed with sport, what could be a better location for a Church of Scientology than the original home of the first Aussie rules football team and the site of the first game that team ever played? That is exactly where the Ideal Church of Scientology was dedicated by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige on January 29, 2011.

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Oct. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A message of hope coming through the veil from those who have passed over, and from the Divine Spirit who is guiding us into this new future. In Dr. Mark W. Burns' current book, "A Light Amongst the Stars" (ISBN: 978-0228893684; July, 2023), he questions: What if humanity has passed an important milestone and the message of doom, proposed by so many for so long, is now wrong?

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emerging author Dewalt du Plessis introduces readers to his mesmerizing imagination and world-building skills in his debut novel, "Ash Moonlight" (ISBN: 978-0228886617; July, 2022). Originally conceived as song lyrics, "Ash Moonlight" has blossomed into a captivating tale set in a post-apocalyptic world. In this era, following The Great Star Fall, the once-kindled bonds of unity have been replaced by mounting tensions between the Ahusaka and Dyenie tribes.

SYDNEY, Australia, July 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sloan Blecher's literary fiction novel "The Shadow" (ISBN: 978-0228888840; June, 2023) is a heartbreaking story told in a heartwarming way of a family's struggles when a new family moves next door. "The Shadow," Blecher's first novel, was released in 2023 and is now available on Amazon, Booktopia, and Barnes & Noble.

PERTH, Australia, April 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Colleen Millsteed has announced the release of her book, "Battle Angel: The Ultimate She Warrior," (IBSN: 978-0228888727; March 2023) a collection of empowering poetry written to inspire women to tap into their inner strength and overcome the challenges of life.

NORTHGATE, South Australia, April 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Australian author Jayda Addleton announces the release of her debut poetry book, "Unspoken Emotions" (ISBN: 978-0228883203; March 2023), which explores life from a child's innocence to facing the harsh realities of the world. "Unspoken Emotions" is a collection of poems that offers an honest and raw portrayal of life's challenges.

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- F. Dumanjug felt a strong calling to write during Australia's extensive lockdowns. As someone who did not have a prior interest in being an author, she began to question herself. However, F. Dumanjug states that God spoke and said, "This book, I will make it happen, and it will be done." Several months later, born out of her personal journals "To Listen of the Lord's Jesus Christ Voice, Holy Spirit" (ISBN: 978-0228885740; Jan. 2023) came to life.

MELBOURNE, Australia and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the anniversary of the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Melbourne by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in 2011, all are invited to learn more about the Church, its staff, and the unique character of one of the world's premiere cities by watching Destination: Scientology--Melbourne on the Scientology Network.

SYDNEY, New South Wales, Nov. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Last Chance: A Future Apocalypse Caught in a Trilogy" by Darren E. Watling (ISBN: 978-0228882879; released Oct., 2022) is a quirky look at earth's final hours. The best and brightest are sent to colonize a more stable planet as earth meets its untimely demise. However a Plan B rocket contains a motley crew who could be described as "wildcards" at best.

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Nov. 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ukraine Aid Ops is a group of civilians helping secure and distribute protective equipment to those in need. This is no small feat, given the size of the country and the sheer number of people caught in the conflict. Given the need, Appenate is sponsoring 50 Premium user licenses to those on the ground in Ukraine.

PERTH, Western Australia, July 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A psychologically complex villain faces off against a tenacious FBI agent in "Once is Never Enough: Revenge Never Sleeps" (ISBN: 978-0228879206; paper; Tellwell Talent), the latest globe-trotting thriller by author Dr. Monique Gliozzi.