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Potential budget cuts to Australian disability housing

Good news and difficult news. One of Australia’s largest special disability accommodation housing providers says a proposed crackdown on NDIS rorting is welcomed, but any funding cuts to disability accommodation would be disastrous.  SDA Smart Homes welcomes news of a proposed task force cracking down on systemic issues within the National Disability Insurance Scheme of …

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How Australian systems deteriorate mental health of asylum seekers

Forced migration can lead to loss of social support and increased vulnerability to psychological distress. This is a reality for thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia with unstable visa conditions.   The Wire’s Nicholas Powell spoke to Associate Professor at Murdoch University, Mary Anne Kenny, and Professor from the University of South Australia, Professor …

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Black People’s Union on King Charles III Coronation

The pomp and ceremony of King Charles III’s coronation is over, but the spectacle has reignited debates about slavery, colonial legacies and republicanism.  Many pledged their allegiance to the king, including PM Anthony Albanese. This act of allegiance was described as “crucial” by members of the Australian government, but this act and the coronation has …

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Budget 2023: Nationals want more regional investment

The federal Budget is just around the corner and Nationals Leader David Littleproud says more needs to be invested in regional Australia. He says Australia relies on regional industries like farming and resources, but government investment in regional towns and service delivery is lacking. Image: Image by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Flickr Produced …

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The Mardi Grass festival kicks off in Nimbin

Nimbin’s cannabis festival, Mardi Grass, kicks off tonight with a fashion show and the Great Green Cabaret, featuring musos, poets, comedians, and more. The festival will also include speakers like Leader of the Reason Party Fiona Patten, Greens Senator David Shoebridge, and President of the Legalise Cannabis Party Michael Balderstone. The road to cannabis legislation …

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