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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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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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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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An organisation will reforest a section of the Daintree Rainforest in Wonga Beach this weekend, located in Far North Queensland . Rainforest Rescue has been reforesting the area for EIGHT consecutive years, and this year they have received support from a grant from Planet Ark by providing native seeds to plant. Image: Volunteers co-operating Rainforest …
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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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A new research found out technology could be used by perpetrators as a tool to harm culturally and linguistically diverse women. Immigrant women use technology to be in touch with family and friends from their home country, but some women experience abuse from their perpetrators by isolating them without any device to connect. Produced By: …
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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 …
With South Australian children returning to school this week, there is growing concern around junk food advertising seen by children on their way to school – and its potential influences on children’s dietary choices and health. Research suggests that the average Australian child has a one in four chance of being above a healthy weight. …
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