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Calls for protection of Exmouth Gulf humpback whales

According to research, the Exmouth Gulf in WA’s Pilbara region has an incredibly high density of mother whales and calves migrating for their mating season. It’s one of the reasons researchers from the University of Western Australia have put forward recommendations to protect the humpback whales in the area. If these recommendations go ahead, the …

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Australia Unveils First National Autism Strategy

La Trobe University has welcomed Australia’s first national autism strategy, aiming for a more inclusive society. The strategy, developed with the government, includes 50 recommendations on education, housing, and jobs. Backed by $42.3 million, it focuses on inclusion, support services, and health, while respecting the diversity of the Autistic community. Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured …

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New research: 1 in 3 parents struggle to afford school basics

Cost-of-living pressures are making it harder for many Australian families to afford back-to-school essentials like uniforms, stationery, and school fees. Research from Act for Kids shows that over a quarter of parents struggle to pay for home internet, and 40% have difficulty covering extracurricular activities. Image: Image from shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In …

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Yothu Yindi: message of hit song “Treaty” lives on

A disclaimer for our First Nations listeners,  the following story contains mention of an Aboriginal person who has died. In 1988, former Prime Minister Bob Hawke visited an Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, promising a treaty, but it never came.  THREE years later, Australian band Yothu Yindi released their famous song ‘Treaty’ in …

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Council pledges NSW government to eliminate shark nets

Council members in the city of Newcastle are pledging the New South Wales government to eliminate shark nets and embrace new monitoring technology to minimise the risks of shark attacks.  Image: Image: Unsplash/ David Clode Produced By: Peter Hyslop Featured In Story: Charlotte McCabe- Greens Councillor for Newcastle First aired on The Wire, Monday 13 …

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