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In 2021, there were 247 million malaria cases globally, which led to 619,000 deaths in total. Ninety-five per cent of the world’s cases are linked to the World Health Organisation (WHO) African region, comprising Sub-Saharan Africa. In a leap forward against Malaria, the WHO approved a cheaper, easier to mass-produce vaccination. Named R21, the vaccine …
The housing crisis is an ongoing issue for Australian families, with house prices still rising. A new tool created by Swinburne University of Technology is allowing policy makers and shareholders to understand how critical social and affordable housing in Australia is, giving economic benefits for the community. The tool called SIGMAH (Social Infrastructure and Green …
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Last week, the Disability Royal Commission released a report about the NDIS and the challenges Australians with disabilities face when accessing the system. But there are men and women with disabilities who are achieving great outcomes despite the challenges of accessing education. Jesse Daniel, Bachelor of Pharmacy student at Charles Sturt University and Gundungurra man, …
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A new research by Curtin University found new data on adults with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The research analysed more than 50 international studies, and revealed three per cent of the adult population are affected by ADHD, but nine out of ten adults are not receiving the treatments they need. Story produced by RTRFM …
The Queensland government is still considering their options after The Supreme Court of Queensland overturned a ban on knives in schools for religious reasons. The law in Queensland under the Weapons Act says it’s prohibited to carry knives at a school without a reasonable excuse, and religion is included in this category, finding the law …
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Today the report around the Disability Royal Commission has been released, with 222 recommendations for change across different areas, such as education, employment, and human rights. Over the last four and a half years, the Disability Royal Commission has heard the lived experiences of neglect and exploitation via inquiries, round tables, public hearing, and community …
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In a recent development, Azerbaijan military forces launched a full-scale attack on the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh to ethnic Karabakh Armenians, forcing Karabakh forces to surrender. Following the takeover, the President of Azerbaijan announced the restoration of his nation’s sovereignty over the region. Since December 2022, they’ve been living under a …
The controversy around the native forest logging in New South Wales continues. Environmental campaigners and activists claim the issue could be brought to an end through the courts. Campaigners and advocates claim it will be the best way, since the State government is not listening, and direct action and protest is the only way to …
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