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 Cleaning and preserving antiques is essential to maintain their beauty and value. When cleaning vintage items, always start by removing loose dust and debris with a soft brush or cloth. Use a gentle, non-abrasive cleaner specifically designed for antiques and test it on a small, inconspicuous area first. Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage delicate surfaces. For wood antiques, apply a high-quality furniture wax to protect and enhance the finish. Keep antiques away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and high humidity to prevent fading, warping, or cracking. Regularly dust and maintain the pieces to ensure they retain their charm and historical significance for generations to come. https://www.bondcleaningingoldcoast.com.au/cleaning-and-preserving-antiques-caring-for-vintage-items/   

 A consultancy company, run by a "complexity and systems thinker", is suing the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) for $3 million it says is owed due to a cancelled contract. The long-running saga between CIT and consultancy firm Think Garden has now landed in the ACT Supreme Court, with the company claiming $3.4 million in compensation. The stoush began last year, when the ABC revealed that, since 2018, CIT had awarded almost $8.5 million of work to a firm owned by Patrick Hollingworth, who describes himself as a "complexity and systems thinker". CIT's board then ordered an internal review of the latest contract with the business Think Garden, valued at $5 million, which was designed to help the institute "progress the evolution of its complex, adaptive, systems-informed approach to … transformation". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-24/think-garden-patrick-hollingworth-sue-cit-suspended-contract/102640258   

  Senior public servant Kathryn Campbell has resigned from the Department of Defence after coming under heavy criticism for her role in the Robodebt scandal. Ms Campbell was suspended from her role on the AUKUS advisory panel in the aftermath of the Robodebt royal commission's final report. Ms Campbell was the head of the department that was responsible for the illegal program. The royal commission was scathing of her role in the saga saying: "When exposed to information that brought to light the illegality of income averaging, she did nothing of substance." After coming to power, the federal Labor government quietly moved Ms Campbell from her role as the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade into the AUKUS role, which paid about $900,000 a year. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-24/kathryn-campbell-resigns-from-defence-department-after-robodebt/102641370