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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 …
Australians with disabilities face different challenges, particularly when deciding where to live. The system is a ‘one size fits all’, creating a challenge for this community sector and their providers to find a suitable home. In South Australia, a program from Acces4u is tailoring the needs of Australians with disabilities to find a suitable accommodation. …
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Australian theatre has long been criticised for being too white, too straight and too middle class. This Tony-award nominated play, written by Oscar winner, Tarrell Alvin McCraney, is a story about sexuality, race, hope, gospel music, and a young gay man finding his voice. Determined to make his mark, teenager Pharus wants to be the …
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Over the past weeks, Australian media has been up in arms over the Adelaide Festival Writers Week programming of two Palestinian literary voices. Both writers have offered responses which received resounding applause from audiences at Writers Week, even as other Palestinian and First Nations writers spoke about the weight of fighting the systemic injustices often …
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