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More Women in Prison

In the last decade there has been a sixty percent increase in female prisoners all throughout Australia. With this rate, there are a growing number of women according to CEDA’s report that are trapped in the system that is perpetuating the disadvantage that brought them into the system in the first place Image: Image: Shutterstock- …

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Ukrainian community rally in Brisbane, one year following invasion

This weekend marked one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Community of Queensland organised a rally to commemorate this anniversary and show solidarity for Ukrainian diaspora living in Brisbane, Australia. The Wire’s Nicholas Powell attended the rally and spoke with Vice President of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland, Adam Miljenovic and other …

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The ongoing fight for Toondah Harbour

A 67-hectare development plan in Moreton Bay’s Toondah Harbour area has been met with great opposition by locals and wildlife advocates.  The proposed development by Walker Corporation would involve dredging and drying out about 40 hectares of Ramsar-listed wetlands.  The development is reported to have major impacts on environmental biodiversity and the local community populations.    …

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Lacking support for Indigenous children experiencing domestic and family violence

A new report from Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak reveals First Nations children experiencing domestic and family violence are not receiving adequate support from child protection services, education, and health services.  The report states this lack of support has resulted in increased harm and life-long consequences for children.  Aboriginal and Torres …

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