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National Firearms Register implemented decades after Howard reforms

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The Australian Government will implement a National Firearms Register (NFR), decades after the National Firearms Agreement first called for one.  The register will provide frontline police officers with near real-time information on firearms, parts, and owners.     Image: Image: Unsplash/ David Leveque Produced By: Joshua McIntosh Featured In Story: Tom Kenyon – CEO, Sporting …

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New research ‘teaching’ crocodiles not to eat cane toads in Western Australia

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New research shows feeding baited cane toads to freshwater crocodiles in Western Australia’s north could prevent major destruction of the species. With the invasive cane toad having made its way across Australia, scientists from Macquarie University are working with WA’s Banuba Rangers. The study has seen great success using ‘taste aversion practices,’ by conditioning the …

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Farmers and Regional Australians rally for better support services

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Regional Australians are calling for better services to support farmers after protests on the lawns of parliament last week. The end of the live sheep export trade in Western Australia was the main point of contention issue for most of the crowd. However, community members from across the country are concerned the government is failing …

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Makarrata Senate Inquiry: Federal government still committed to truth telling, says Indigenous Australians minister

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The following story contains discussions of youth suicide that some may find distressing. Please use discretion.  Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator, Malarndirri McCarthy says the government is still committed to Truth and Treaty processes, despite the setbacks of the Voice referendum, The Yanyuwa Garrawa Senator from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria is urging First Nations …

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Nearly half of Aussies unprepared in First Aid during emergencies

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A new report from Australia Wide First Aid reveals nearly half of Aussies are unprepared to save a life during CPR emergencies. Though most Australians are aware of the importance of CPR in rescuing lives, they also lack confidence in handling other emergencies such as anxiety attacks. Image: Image Credit: RDNE Stock project / Pexels …

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Crypto scams across the socioeconomic spectrum: Study

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Research from the University of Queensland has revealed consumer vulnerability to cryptocurrency investment scams is common across all ends of the socioeconomic spectrum. The biggest risks consumers face are security concerns, unsolicited advice, lack of financial and IT literacy and limited options for education.   Image: Image Credit: Tumisu / Pixabay Produced By: Sameen Arshad …

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South Australia to ban Conversion practices directed at LGBTQIA+

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This week, South Australia introduced new laws to ban conversion practices in the state. Conversion practices, which seek to change or remove an LGBTQIA+ person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, will face severe penalties under new SA legislation. The move echoes New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT who already have similar laws. Advocacy groups …

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