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Vandalism in Hindu temple sparks concern in Melbourne

This week, Hindu temples in Melbourne were vandalised, sparking concerns across the community. The event is being investigated by the Victorian Police. The graffiti found on the temple translates to ‘Death to Hindu places’, and it breaches state legislation against racism connotations in any form. Image: Hindu art at the Melbourne Art Gallery. Image by …

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Australian War Memorial set to provide greater recognition of The Frontier Wars

The Australian War memorial is set to undergo an expansion which will cost the Australian taxpayer over half a billion dollars. Despite this large investment, the Australian War Memorial is approximately set to only spend one to two percent of its new funding on The Frontier Wars. The Frontier Wars have previously received comparatively little …

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First Nations leadership crucial for climate action

Communities are reeling from natural disasters across the continent as campaigners call for immediate climate action. This comes in the wake of an IPCC report released earlier this year which, for the first time, mentioned the crucial role First Nations people play in conserving ecosystems they have cared for and sustained for generations.  Academics have …

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Hospitality industry still struggling to fill labour shortage

While most industries faced a decline in their workforce due to COVID-19, hospitality is still struggling to recover.  Lack of supports for workers immigrating to Australia and welfare payment restrictions for students who are working are just some of the reasons cited in a report released by the Don Dunstan Foundation.  The Wire spoke with …

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“Extremely serious” Murray Valley Encephalitis outbreak detected in southeastern Australia

Health authorities are warning the public to take care avoiding mosquito bites for the second summer in a row, after detecting Murray Valley Encephalitis in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.  The disease is generally present in northern Australia, but its spread southwest is renewing concerns about the risk of infection.   The Wire …

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