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Robodebt Royal Commissioner Catherine Holmes delivered a damning assessment of federal ministers and public servants in her final report released today. She makes 57 recommendations to change public service and government processes, as well pleading for a shift in cultural attitudes towards welfare recipients. There’s also a sealed section of the report that recommends referring some …
International migrants in Australia face many challenges, and one of them is being at risk of HIV infection, according to a new research. The Pre-exposure prophylaxis antiretroviral tablet (known as PrEP) reduces the risk of infection in a 99 per cent, and is easily accessible to Australian citizens. But migrants don’t have this access, and …
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First Nations communities are being encouraged to share their knowledge with STEM researchers in a new initiative aimed at addressing underrepresented issues. The National Indigenous Innovation Challenge, hosted by Monash University, aims to support traditional Indigenous knowledge with STEM research to identify issues in First Nations communities and find sustainable solutions. Program lead and proud …
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For First Nations people, connection to Country is vital, with land and water remaining central to culture. New research on male migration across remote communities in central Australia, shows waterholes are significant in shaping patterns of migration. But, poisoning or damage to waterholes could impact their link to Indigenous cultural value; storytelling and knowledge-sharing. National …
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Each year Australia hosts a number of observed days and weeks, dedicated to First Nations people. From Reconciliation week, and Sorry Day through to the more celebratory NAIDOC week. However, opinions around such cultural events in the workplace are mixed, with some First Nations academics saying Indigenous people are expected to bear the brunt of …
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The housing crisis continues to affect Australians, and in regional areas of the country, the situation is dire as prices surge. In Karratha, WA, the housing shortage is rapidly worsening with an increase in local construction projects. The Wire’s contributor from Ngaarda Media Conrad MacLean, asked Karratha City Mayor Peter Long what is the housing …
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Trillions of pieces of plastic are in our oceans and it’s predicted that global plastic production is set to double by 2040. The issue has since been termed by a leading scientist as “a planetary crisis”. In a bid to explore how different countries are tackling plastic pollution, the CSIRO has published a book, Ending …
Some economists have been looking at the conditions that signal a recession could be looming. The much anticipated Reserve bank decision on Interest rates settled on a pause yesterday leaving rates at 4.1%. This put the spotlight on the economy and the better than expected inflation figures a few weeks ago. The question is whether …