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Deliveroo leaves Australia due to economic challenges

Deliveroo’s exodus from the Australian market has left thousands of gig economy workers at a loss, less than a month from Christmas. With little to no warning, Deliveroo ceased trade, removing their app and official website access in Australia citing ‘challenging economic conditions’ With alternatives such as Uber Eats and Menu log seemingly functioning as …

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New resource tool for travellers with disabilities

With summer almost here, many Australians are making travel plans, but for people living with disabilities, travel can be much more difficult. Spinal Life Australia has been reviewing and investigating the best accessible tourism regions in Western Australia and working to improve accessibility. Story published by RTRFM Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: Karen …

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Systemic neglect accounts for Indigenous deaths in custody

A 51-year-old Indigenous man in Kowanyama, Far North Queensland died in custody last week. Inequalities in the health sector, unconscious bias, long-term neglect within the justice system and colonial influences are explored as contributing factors for Indigenous deaths in custody. While recommendations provided by First Nations people in addition to those by the Royal Commission …

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COP27 addresses inequality and Indigenous communities

COP27 is taking place in Egypt. Some of the key issues include keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius, and developing countries receiving financial assistance in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Experts say vulnerable developing countries are demanding finance for ‘loss and damage’ because they have polluted less and currently mitigating climate change’s impacts …

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