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Queensland is proposing changes to drug laws which will give people in possession of illicit drugs three chances before they face criminal charges. This change in legislation hopes to divert resources into areas that will be most helpful in addressing drug problems, such as healthcare and re-education. Dr Maria Boulton and Professor Andreas Schloenhardt talk …
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved 116 new coal seam gas wells for the Surat basin in western Queensland yesterday afternoon. The new gas projects are part of an ongoing gas extraction scheme from Santos. This greenlight comes while Plibersek and the Labor government are in the process of reforming the safeguard mechanism legislation, focused …
This deadly disease is spreading fast in Australia due to wet warm conditions and proximity to pigs and birds. The disease is transferred to humans by mosquitoes, and actor and star of Black Comedy Aaron Fa’Aso is spearheading a campaign to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in at risk areas to understand how best …
After a concerted campaign by the Victims of Crime Collective and other groups the Queensland Government has decided to backflip on bail laws. This means that if a child breaches a bail provision, they can be locked up for up to 2 years. Yet the current research indicates that this kind of heavy handed approach …
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After one year of fighting the war in Ukraine has no visible end in sight, The Russian casualties are estimated at 180 000 and Ukrainians casualties are at 100 000 military personnel with 30 000 civilians. Cities like Bakhmut, Mariupol and Lyman have been destroyed, Kyiv has been battered by missiles. The Russian have met …
Science experts from The ANU and Deakin University warn that baby formula companies are manipulating parents’ concerns for their child’s health and development through exploitative advertising tactics. They argue that the current self-regulated and voluntarily code for manufacturers of infant formula products is not strong enough to overcome commercial marketing techniques. Therefore, there is a …
The government’s announcement to create a path of permanency for thousands of refugees living under temporary visas, has given these people hope for the future. Around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent visa. The Wire’s Aryana Mohmood spoke …
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The Sydney WorldPride Festival for 2023 began this week and a First Nations committee was created to inform the festival’s development and review festival planning. The committee aims to ensure First Nations people from rural communities feel heard and are welcomed to celebrate in their community. The Wire’s Chloe White spoke with Festival Creative Director …