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Dolphins teaching each other to ‘beg’ a concern

University of Queensland researchers have discovered dolphins in the Moreton Bay Area, teaching fellow dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from recreational fishers. This sophisticated behaviour was first noticed in a study into the social structures of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins’.  Since fishing is popular in the region, dolphins have now begun to take advantage of the …

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One third of women in media considering leaving their jobs: report

A new report has found more than half of women in the media industry are dissatisfied or unsure about their careers.  The industry insight report released today by Women In Media also found a third of women are considering leaving their job in media in the next twelve months.  The report identifies consistent barriers faced …

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First Nations peoples face barriers for enrolment in Voice referendum

First Nations enrolment for the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum is increasing, but there are still significant barriers to overcome. The latest national enrolment figures from the Australian Electoral Commission sit at 84.5% for First Nations people, while 97.2% of all eligible Australians are enrolled.   Produced By: Isaac Brogan Featured In Story: Amy Gordon …

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Agriculture Ministers sign statement on climate change

This week, the State and Federal agriculture ministers signed the First National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture, making a commitment with farmers to reduce carbon emissions. Advocates welcomed the statement, saying it’s the first step to cut emissions. This is in line with a new report called ‘Farming Forever’ commissioned by Farmers for Climate …

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By-election at Gold Coast in the spotlight in Canberra

People in the electorate of Fadden on Queensland’s Gold Coast will head to the polls on Saturday. Tomorrow’s by-election was triggered by former MP and Coalition Government Services Minister Stuart Robert resigning earlier this year. Both Labor and the Liberal National Party are competing for the seat. Produced By: Amanda Copp Featured In Story: Letitia …

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Pushes for ‘welfare culture’ change in wake of RoboDebt revelations

Described as “a crude and cruel mechanism,” RoboDebt received thorough investigation in the final Royal Commission Report, with the assessment stating the unlawful Scheme “made many people feel like criminals”. Following a condemning account of federal ministers and public servants, the report made 57 recommendations, including a change in social attitudes towards welfare recipients. With thousands …

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