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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the details of a nuclear submarine program run in partnership with the USA and UK. Over the next three decades, Australia will acquire, produce and run nuclear powered submarines at a cost of up to $368bn. As part of the deal, Australia will receive four second-hand US Virginia class …
Humans can now successfully guide a satellite into an asteroid, but more importantly we now know that if you shoot a satellite into an asteroid at 6.6 kilometers per second (23,760 kph) it is possible to slightly push an asteroid out of an orbit. Given enough time a small push could be enough to divert …
Environmental conservation groups are concerned about Australia acquiring nuclear submarines saying it undermines environmental protection efforts and increases the threat of nuclear conflict. Currently, Australia is in the market for at least eight nuclear-powered submarines, at a cost of $100 billion – the largest defense acquisition in the nation’s history, and PM Anthony Albanese is …
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Women’s struggles have been put in the spotlight this week with International Women’s Day. But there is another ‘W’ that is just as important. On Saturday, the Queensland Council of Unions hosted an International Working Women’s Day rally in Brisbane, Meanjin, to send a strong message that it’s time for fairer and more equitable workplaces. …
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Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anywhere, anytime, and is often fatal without prompt and appropriate intervention from bystanders. This message comes as The Heart Foundation is calling for greater funding and support to install greater numbers of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public facilities and for further regulation for e-cigarettes, tobacco and junk food advertising …
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After more than a decade of negotiations, United Nations member countries have agreed to the first ever treaty to protect the world’s oceans that lie outside national boundaries. Environmental groups say the UN High Seas Treaty will help reverse biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development, but caution there is still a long way to go …
Vanuatu is struggling after two cyclones passed through the nation in less than a week. Aid is slowly coming from neighbouring countries, including Australia, but more help is needed for women in the island. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Flora Vento – Country Manager at ActionAid Vanuatu First aired on The Wire, Friday 10 …
A University of Canberra report investigating coverage of diverse voices in the media has found that diverse groups must look to their own community to fill a content gap not represented on mainstream news. However, attitudes towards inclusivity in the media are progressively shifting to reflect the nation’s rich cultural presence. The report, Valuing Diversity …