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The rising prices of fresh and healthy foods in Australia has been reported as a key barrier to healthy diets and a major contributor to diet-related health issues. According to a 2021 report by The Food Bank of Australia, during covid 38% of people experienced food insecurity, which is defined as a lack of regular …
A 2023 report by the Australian Media Landscape reveals the fears and threats that surround journalists in Australia today. The survey of more than 1000 journalists showed that 98% of respondents felt that public interest journalism had been threatened in 2022, due to factors including disinformation, strict defamation laws and a lack of resources. Nearly …
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Kelp forests around the world are shrinking. These forests are underwater jungles of brown algae that live off a third of the world’s coastlines and are hubs of immense biodiversity. Marine ecologists are working to regrow kelp seaweed and are calling on the public to participate in a global challenge to restore a million hectares …
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This international Women’s day, Women’s Health and Equality Queensland has launched the campaign advocating for young women to have skills and knowledge to take control of their mental and physical wellbeing. The My Body, My Choice campaign targets women aged 12-24 and focuses on women’s mental wellbeing, sex, consent and relationships, body image and the …
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Today is World Wildlife Day, and the Australian government is marking the day by cutting funding to a wildlife disaster program implemented in response to the Black Summer Bushfires in 2020. The program has assisted over 1100 community groups and councils against natural disasters over the last three years. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …
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In November last year, the Federal government introduced a new paid family and domestic violence leave, allowing workers in non-small companies to get ten days of paid leave. Small businesses will access this scheme in August this year, but some experts are concerned the paid leave is not enough, particularly in regional communities. Story published …
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Today is World Hearing Day, and a new survey found out 88 per cent of Australians over 40 are more concerned about their eyesight fading than their hearing. It also found out there’s a stigma around wearing a hearing aid, with 42 per cent of the survey participants expressing they would not wear any, even …
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In 2020, the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children devastated her family, her community, and the country. Then, during the pandemic, Australians experiencing domestic abuse had serious challenges with lockdowns across the country, becoming more vulnerable. These events motivated Karen Lindsay to start Financial Superwomen. Her organisation provides free workshops to empower women to …
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