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Food fraud is becoming an increasing problem for consumers in the global food supply chain. According to a report from AgriFutures Australia, food fraud costs the Australian economy $3 billion each year. Products ranging from meat and seafood to herbs are not immune from food fraudsters looking to profit. Image: Image supplied and edited by E Jordan …
Last week, the High Court ruled Qantas had acted illegally when they sacked hundreds of workers during Covid-19. When the pandemic brought the airline industry to a standstill, Qantas fired 17 HUNDRED ground staff – like baggage handlers and cleaners. Then, the airline outsourced their jobs by using third-party companies, sometimes offering the staff they …
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Recent data has shown a disconnect between the demand for care work in Australia and the salaries that are being offered, compared to occupations with similar levels of demand. Research suggests that this disconnect could stem from negative societal perceptions around care work, and there is work to be done to alleviate these stigmas. Image: …
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As the deadline for online enrollment to vote in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum approaches on 18 September, more than 95 per cent of prisoners have been enrolled to vote. But according to Justice Action, this is disenfranchising nearly 45,000 Australians in the justice system, one third of them being First Nations prisoners. If …
Bone Marrow Donor Day kicks off on 16 September, raising awareness about the importance of donating bone marrow to treat blood cancer. Around 20,000 Australians are expected to be diagnosed with blood cancer this year, and the donor pool is not meeting local patients’ needs. On top of this, more donors from different cultural backgrounds …
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A new research discovered ultrathin nanotechnology could be used as an alternative to antibiotic resistance derived from black phosphorus. This technology could help treat infection and wound healing in patients. Image: Image by D3Damon Produced By: Bianca Mulheron Featured In Story: Dr Aaron Elbourne – Senior Research Fellow at the School of Sciences from RMIT …
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An analysis conducted by Market Forces found out Australian Super is one of the top five shareholders from Woodside, the largest oil and gas company in Australia. While Australian Super has committed to implement climate action steps in their portfolio, Market Forces claim they’re greenwashing after failing to vote against Woodside’s climate plan in 2022. …
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Advocates say ‘education transformation’ is needed in Australia, calling for greater investment as they look to navigate improved outcomes for students living with disability. This follows recent survey results which show exclusion and bullying rates are widespread amongst students with disability in Australian schools. In a statement, Education Minister, Jason Clare said that “funding is critical …
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