Crown’s $450 million Money Laundering Penalty

This morning, Crown Resorts received a $450 million penalty for money laundering breaches at its Melbourne and Perth casino location. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, known as AUSTRAC, will use this money to maintain and ensure policy is being implemented in Australian casinos. As to whether or not Crown’s public representations of regret …

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After death of Clare Nowland, concerns raised on police taser use against vulnerable

The use of a taser to subdue a 95-year-old dementia patient at an aged care home just recently, is yet another example of what goes wrong when police rely too heavily on force to resolve challenging situations. Clare Nowland died in hospital a week after being tasered by an Australian police officer inside her nursing home in …

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The Multicultural Comedy Gala changing the comedy one laugh at a time

The Multicultural Comedy Gala is on tour again this year, and businesses and sectors across the nation are reflecting more about the value of multicultural communities, and comedy is not an exception. Australian stand-up comedian Dilruk Jayasinha is a clear example, being in reality shows and TV programs, and coming to Australia as an international student. …

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Hardening insurance market pricing out artists and arts workers

Artist insurance is a vital part of safe working conditions for people in the arts.  But this important coverage was recently threatened. Local community and insurance services including QBE Insurance made changes to their policies so that artists could no longer use equipment that produce and open flame for example, among other things.  Artists remain …

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Odour Camouflage could be reducing mice in crops: research

Farmers have been dealing with mice plague over the years, and it continues to ruin crops in Australia. But new research could change this. Researchers from the University of Sydney are investigating how Odour Camouflage is sending confusing messages to the mouse’s olfactory nerves. The trial found seed loss was reduced by 74%. National Radio …

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Stolen Generations support gains momentum: report

Today is National Sorry Day, where the community acknowledges the mistreatment of First Nations people known as The Stolen Generations. A new report commissioned by Caritas Australia shows Australians want to see more support from the Federal government for the Stolen Generations, with younger Australians aged 18 to 34 believing it’s important to address the …

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Calling sexism and discrimination in the music industry

A report released last year called ‘Raising Your Voices’ shows how the Australian music industry still faces sexual harassment and discrimination, particularly towards women. Despite the challenges faced by women in the industry, there’s progress in the matter, especially in regional communities, and one Australian woman is spreading the voice.  Produced By: Netta Finney Featured …

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