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Queensland housing plan doesn’t go far enough says Qld Greens

The Queensland government recently announced they would be partnering with St Vincent de Paul Queensland to build 147 new social houses in Toowoomba, Bundaberg and the Gold Coast. It will cost $71 million. In a statement, the government said the project was part of a $5 billion investment to start building 13 000 social and affordable …

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Young Aussies experiencing disadvantage in post-school work or study environments

A recent study finds young Aussies experience disadvantage in post-school work and study transition periods.  The report released by The Smith Family focused on the years between 2021-2022 and reveals that while engagement statistics are trending in a positive direction, concerns remain around career progression opportunities in the long term. The Wire’s Isaac Brogan spoke …

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Sarcoma Awareness Month: Brisbanite’s shocking cancer diagnosis

Researchers and advocates are calling for greater funding to support cancer research, particularly Sarcoma, this July for Sarcoma Awareness month.  Sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that can form anywhere in the body, and with over 80 different subtypes, this makes funding for research vital.  Sarcoma is not commonly diagnosed, with only 1.5% of …

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As Brisbane looks ahead to the Olympics, the survival of Brisbane parks hangs in the balance

The Queensland Government proposes to build a full-sized athletics warm-up track in Brisbane’s Raymond Park for the 2032 Olympic Games.  The parkland located in Kangaroo Point is one of many locations in surrounding inner-city suburbs eyed for major infrastructure changes over the coming years. Why are the proposed plans for the parkland controversial, and what …

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Thousands of Muslims come together in Sydney to spread message of peace

This weekend, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community launched its 35th Annual Congress in Sydney last Saturday, discussing issues around international peace and unity.  This year, the central topic for the conference is how to avoid the catastrophic consequences if a Third World War started. National Radio News asked the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, …

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